Webinar “From Waste Heat to Real-World Applications”

Across industrial sectors, vast amounts of energy are lost every day in the form of waste heat: an underused resource with enormous potential. Thermoelectric technologies offer a powerful solution by directly converting heat into electricity, enabling smarter energy systems and contributing to Europe’s transition towards a more efficient and sustainable economy.

The first SUSTENET Working Group 3 (WG3) webinar will explore how these technologies are moving beyond research environments and into real industrial applications, addressing key challenges related to scalability, materials, and deployment.

What to expect

This webinar will provide insights into the latest technological developments and emerging applications, including:

• Large-scale thermoelectric generator (TEG) manufacturing
  Advances in production processes and scalability, enabling wider industrial adoption.
• Heat-powered, battery-free IoT solutions
  Using harvested thermal energy to power sensors for infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy optimisation.
• Applications in district heating systems
  Integrating thermoelectric solutions to improve system efficiency and recover unused energy within urban energy networks.
• Flexible and advanced ceramic materials
  New material solutions supporting next-generation, adaptable thermoelectric devices.
• Tellurium-free thermoelectric technologies
  Addressing critical raw material challenges by developing sustainable and widely available alternatives.

From research to market

Thermoelectricity is increasingly recognised as a key contributor to energy efficiency and decarbonisation strategies, with applications ranging from industrial processes to smart infrastructure and distributed energy systems. Within SUSTENET, overcoming bottlenecks in the supply chain and strengthening business development pathways are essential steps to accelerate market uptake and ensure long-term impact.

Our WG3 plays a central role in this transition by bringing together industry and research stakeholders to address these challenges and foster collaboration across the value chain.

Speakers and contributors

The webinar will feature experts from leading organisations working at the forefront of thermoelectric innovation:

• TEGnology ApS
• AEInnova – Alternative Energy Innovations, SL
• Wioniq
• Flexiramics
• Thermo Power Systems

Agenda

2:00 – 2:05 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Overview of the webinar and SUSTENET initiative.

2:05 – 2:25 PM
TEGNOLOGY
Large Scale TEG Manufacturing
Speaker: Hao Yin – Founder & CEO

2:25 – 2:45 PM
AEInnova
Heat-powered Batteryless Steam Leaks IIoT Solution
Speaker: Dr. Raúl Aragonés – Founder & CEO

2:45 – 3:05 PM
WIONIQ
District Heating Man Hole Applications
Speaker: Dan Wärja – Commercial Manager

3:05 – 3:25 PM
Flexiramics
Flexible Ceramics for Advanced Technologies – Next Generation Material for the TEG Ecosystem
Speaker: Ivana Ivanovic – Commercial Manager

3:25 – 3:45 PM
Thermo Power Systems
Tellurium-free TEG for a More Sustainable Society
Speaker: Frédéric Lani – Managing Director

3:45 – 3:55 PM
Live Q&A Session

3:55 – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Who should attend?

This session is open to:

• Researchers and academics working on energy materials and systems
• Industry professionals exploring energy efficiency solutions
• Innovators and technology developers
• Students interested in sustainable energy technologies

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required:

👉 Register for the webinar