Speakers on day one (Agenda) are representatives of state institutions, including Zoran Predić, State Secretary at the Ministry of Mining and Energy of Serbia, and Miloš Banjac, Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Mining and Energy, representatives of sectoral associations, such as Paul Voss, Director of the Euroheat & Power association from Brussels, Dejan Stojanović, Chairman of the Managing Board of the Serbian District Heating Association, as well as managers from companies in the sector – Dušan Macura of public heating utility JKP Novosadska toplana from Novi Sad, Alojz Poredoš, Chairman of the Slovenian Energy Association (SEA), and Dejan Jovišević of heating utility Eko toplane from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Link for registration).

The conference will be a platform for local and international experts to present their works on planned and implemented projects that best illustrate the latest developments in the district energy sector:

• Large solar thermal projects in Bor in Pančevo – green energy at costs lower than fossil fuels;
• The implementation of biomass into the district heating system in Serbia;
• Possibilities for the use of geothermal energy in district heating systems in Serbia;
• Experience with the smart operation of the ULTDH domestic hot water booster substation for a multifamily building.

Sponsored by IRENA, and in cooperation with the EBRD, a session titled “Capacity Building for Renewable Energy Applications for District Heating and Cooling in Cities” will open on day one and close on Friday, December 6. At the session, international experts will talk about strategic planning, prospects for the use of renewable energy sources, available sources of financing, but also technical challenges.

Original Source: https://balkangreenenergynews.com/conference-on-renewable-energy-sources-in-district-heating-and-cooling-to-be-held-in-belgrade-on-december-5-6/