Energetics | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Join the Environmental and Climate Technologies Conference CONECT 2026

We invite you to join the XIX Scientific Conference on Environmental and Climate Technologies, CONECT 2026, which will take place from May 12th to 15th the Riga Technical University Auditorium Centre “Domus Auditorialis”, Zunda Krastmala 8, Riga. Latvia. The event is organized to introduce scientists to the cutting-edge achievements in the fields of energy systems and environmental engineering and to provide researchers - especially doctoral students - with the opportunity to publish the results of their work. Each year, CONECT brings together around 200 scientists and researchers from more than 25 countries. The main focus of this year’s conference will.

We invite you to the seminar “Shaping Regional Energy Futures: From Renewables to Climate Neutrality”

We invite you to the seminar “Shaping Regional Energy Futures: From Renewables to Climate Neutrality” on October 8 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Riga Technical University (RTU) auditorium center “Domus Auditorialis” on the 2nd floor, Zunda krastmala 8, Riga. How to approach climate neutrality step by step and smartly integrate renewable resources? In the seminar, we will look for answers by delving into the synergies of wind and hydrogen, as well as getting to know best practice examples from the Baltic Sea region and discussing the latest policy trends. We will offer an insight into innovative technologies, current events.

Apply for the lifelong learning study module “Integrated Wind Energy Systems and Hydrogen”

Energy efficiency is currently undergoing significant changes, driven both by the path toward climate neutrality and the increasing presence of renewable energy sources in Latvia’s market. Wind energy is becoming an increasingly popular resource in Latvia, and questions often arise: How many wind power plants do we actually need? What capacities and sizes should be built? Where will we store surplus renewable electricity? And why should we consider hydrogen production? It’s time to clarify these uncertainties. The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment at Riga Technical University (RTU VASSI) has developed a lifelong learning study module titled “Integrated Wind Energy Systems and Hydrogen.”.

We are starting to implement a project within the framework of the National Research Program “Decision-making support system for achieving climate neutrality goals”

The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of Riga Technical University, in cooperation with the University of Latvia, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, and Riga Stradins University, has launched the project “Climate Neutrality Decision Models in Action” of the National Research Programme “Decision-makins Support System for Achieving Climate Neutrality Goals”, which was launched at the project kick-off meeting on 14 March. The aim of the project is to create a single national decision support tool for achieving Latvia’s climate neutrality goal. The main focus will be on modelling the impact of policy decisions in various sectors – energy, industrial processes, agriculture,.

Webinar “Role of waste heat in future energy systems” | 23.01. | 10.30-12.30

We invite you to participate in a webinar on the integration of waste heat flow into central heating systems, also referred to as excess or surplus heat. This process is considered a significant step towards climate neutrality, providing substantial savings in primary energy. However, to broaden the utilization of this waste heat flow, it is essential to adhere to specific economic and technical conditions. The seminar will provide insights into the role of waste heat in future smart energy systems, with a particular focus on Latvia, Estonia, and Norway. The presentation will cover key findings from both national and regional.

Podcast “Life Cycle Assessment and Ecolabelling towards Circular Economy”

Podcast "Sustainable Worlds" episode "Life Cycle Assessment and Ecolabelling towards Circular Economy". Nowadays, consumers are more aware of products' sustainability and circular aspects. However, on the other hand, implementing a substantial environmental strategy that addresses all phases of the product lifecycle is a complex and demanding challenge that several companies still need to overcome convincingly. In this podcast, entitled “Life Cycle Assessment and Ecolabelling towards Circular Economy”, the speakers would like to clarify the use LCA as a quantitative tool to evaluate product’s environmental performances and its role in promoting Circular Economy solutions, Ecodesign and product’s ecolabelling. Participants: Francesco Romagnoli, Dr.sc.ing.,.

Seminar “BUILDING RENOVATION – A life cycle perspective”

Seminar about “BUILDING RENOVATION - A life cycle perspective” in cooperation with the Polytechnic of Turin (Italy) within the ERASMUS+ academic staff exchange framework. The seminar will be held on the 11th and 12th of April at the Polytechnic of Turin in the classrooms of the Valentino Castle (address: Viale Pier Andrea Mattioli, 39 – 10125, Torino). This two-day seminar looks into energy efficiency in buildings and building deep renovation, analysing technical, economic, and financial solutions. The seminar also goes beyond the simple concept of project appraisal, introducing specific environmental approaches like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This seminar introduces the use of two software packages: TRNSYS,.

Podcasts “Understanding complex dynamic systems in the world”

Podcasts “Sustainable Worlds” about complex dynamic systems The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of the Riga Technical University in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Latvia offering a series of podcasts “Sustainable Worlds”. The newest podcast entitled “Understanding complex dynamic systems in the world” is available for listeners. The podcast episode will focus on how we understanding complex dynamic systems in the world. Professor Pål Davidsen from Bergen University in Norway and professor Andra Blumberga from Riga Technical University in Latvia will reflect on topic about dynamic systems. Discussion is moderated by Dr. Kārlis Valters form the.

ICCEE project e-learning platform

The project Improving Cold Chain Energy Efficiency (ICCEE) aims to turn energy efficiency opportunities of food and beverage companies into actual investments and find out opportunities to improve the overall cold chain steps. With this aim, a full capacity building program dedicated to improving energy performance through direct training and e-learning has been designed and created by a team of experts coming from both the private and public sectors. E-LEARNING PLATFORM ICCEE invites you to participate in our e-learning training course on energy efficiency in food and beverage cold supply chains designed for experts and non-experts in this field. The.

SWEDA multiplier event, 29.-30. September 2021 at the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany

Within the SWEDA –project (Sustainable Wellbeing Entrepreneurship for Diversification in Agriculture) partners from Italy, Latvia and Germany develop and test a short term master course, aiming for improvement of entrepreneurial skills of higher education students (EQF 6) and to promote "welfare" functions within agricultural and agri-food enterprises. In particular project’s activities are related to family/individual welfare within social farms, animal welfare within extensive livestock enterprises, and environmental welfare within agri-food enterprises applying the principles of bio-economy and biodiversity. AGENDA OF THE CONFERENCE Please fill out this ONLINE FORM to apply for a conference grant. The deadline for applications is the.