Slovak Roundtable on Renewable Heating and Cooling

This online event will explore Slovakia’s journey toward achieving a 100% renewable heating and cooling system, taking into account the country’s unique characteristics and challenges. This engaging discussion will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to share insights, strategies, and innovative solutions for overcoming Slovakia’s specific obstacles. The webinar will highlight the current state of RHC technologies in the Slovak heating and cooling sector, while also fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices across the RHC community. 

Agenda: 

15:00 – 15:10 Welcome remarks by the moderator & brief presentation of RHC-ETIP, Andrej Misech (RHC-ETIP Secretariat)

15:10 – 16:10 Expert insights into key technologies driving Slovakia’s transition to renewable heating and cooling, including examples of projects being implemented at the city level

1. Heating and cooling in Slovakia – a policy review | Martina Lyons (International Energy Agency)
2. Reflections on the Slovak heat pump market | Duncan Gibb (RAP)
3. Back to the future - Transformation of district heating systems in Slovakia | Martin Janac (MH Teplarensky holding)
4. Transformation of District Heating in Partizánske: Towards Renewable Energy and Sustainability | Matej Fabsik (Municipality of Partizanske)
5. Title TBC | Juraj Melichar (CEE Bankwatch Network)

16:10 – 16:30 Panel discussion with speakers