DESCRIPTION
What have we learned from WaterWarmth – and what comes next for aquathermal energy (AE)? Join our final webinar to explore key lessons from the project, real-life insights from pilot cases, and future pathways to scale AE solutions. Building on the previous sessions, this webinar will highlight practical experiences, success factors, and remaining challenges, while introducing long-term visions and strategies to support wider deployment of aquathermal energy across Europe.
WHY ATTEND?
Turning aquathermal energy into a scalable solution requires both practical experience and a clear long-term vision. This webinar brings together lessons from pilot projects and strategic insights on governance, planning, and scaling.
Whether you’re developing projects, shaping policy, or investing in clean energy, you’ll gain practical takeaways to move from local initiatives to broader deployment.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- A short recap of the WaterWarmth project and key takeaways from previous webinars
- Updates from pilot projects and Action Plans, including progress and priorities
- Insights on governance approaches, visioning methods, and practical pathways to scale up AE deployment
- Real-life lessons from pilot cases, highlighting barriers and success factors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This webinar is ideal for energy communities—particularly those exploring heat pump integration—as well as local authorities, municipalities, EU project partners, national heat pump associations, academia, policymakers at all levels, and energy project funders or investors.
AGENDA
14:00 – Opening
Aurélia Vanden Steene, Head of events, EHPA
14:05 – Lessons learned, examples set, visions gained, Dirk
Dirk Blom, WaterWarmth project leader, Provincie Fryslân
14:15 – WP1 update
Lenn Coussement. Project engineer, EXTRAQT
14:20 – Firma van Buiten: aquathermal energy on TU Delft’s Campus South
Michiel Fremouw. Researcher, Delft University of Technology
14:35 – WP6 – Aquathermal energy: governance, visions and pathways
- Overview of WP6 activities & outputs
Nthabi Mohlakoana, Researcher, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
- Visioning methodology
AnnSofie Micallef-Nilsson, Project assistant, Lund University
- Pathways to scale up aquathermal energy
Sara Brogaard, Senior lecturer, LUCSUS
15:05 – Wrap-up and key reflections
Dirk Blom, WaterWarmth project leader, Provincie Fryslân
15:15 – Q&A session
Aurélia Vanden Steene, Head of events, EHPA
ABOUT WATERWARMTH
WaterWarmth brings together partners across the North Sea Region to unlock the potential of aquathermal energy. By sharing practical examples and lessons learned, the project supports communities in implementing AE systems and contributes to a more sustainable, resilient energy future.
JOIN US!
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how aquathermal energy can move from pilot projects to scalable solutions. Register now for the final session of the WaterWarmth webinar series!
