The “Powering Heat Smarter with Micro-CCHP and Heat Pump Synergies” Workshop will bring together industry representatives, researchers and energy stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to sustainable and efficient heating systems.

Organised by Fit4Micro project in cooperation with B.KWK, the event will examine the role of micro-combined heat and power (Micro-CHP) technologies and their integration with heat pumps in supporting Europe’s decarbonisation and energy transition objectives.

The workshop will feature expert presentations on developments within the German cogeneration market, emerging Micro-CHP applications, hybrid energy systems, biofuel production and trigeneration technologies.

Participants will also gain insights into the Fit4Micro project and the latest research undertaken by leading organisations and technology providers in the sector.

Held in a hybrid format at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany, the event will conclude with a technical visit and live demonstration of the Fit4Micro hybrid system (starting at 16:00).

Deadline for registration: 18 June 2026.

Please note that the maximum number of participants allowed in person is 40.

Powering Heat Smarter with Micro-CCHP and Heat Pump
Synergies Workshop

25 June 2026, 13:00 – 17:00
Hybrid Event

(Online & Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Heidenhofstr. 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany)

Draft Programme
Organised in co-operation with B.KWK

13:00 – 13:05                    
Welcome and Introduction
Michel Delanaye, MITIS, Belgium

13:05 – 13:20                    
Overview of German Cogeneration Market
Barbara Minderjahn, CEO, Federal Association of Combined Heat and Power (B.KWK)

13:20 – 13:35                    
Micro-CHP in Germany
Cord Müller, Managing Director, EC Power GmbH

13:35 – 13:50                    
Power Meets Heat: The Smart Future of CHP and Heat Pumps
Johannes Gausling, International Sales Manager, 2G Energy AG

13:50 – 14:00     
Questions & Answers     

14:00 – 14:05
Coffee Break

14:05 – 14:10
Introduction of Fit4Micro Project
Michel Delanaye, MITIS, Belgium

14:10 – 14:25                    
Biofuel Production and Supply: Upgrading Fast Pyrolysis Oil to Microturbine Fuel

• Bert van de Beld, Director of Technology, Biomass Technology Group (BTG)
• Siri Harboe-Minwegen, Team Leader High Temperature Technologies, OWI Science For Fuels  

14:25 – 14:40                    
Design and Evaluation of a microCHCP Trigeneration System Based on a Humidified Microturbine Cycle
Dr.-Ing. Andreas Velte-Schaefer, Senior Scientist, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)

14:40 – 14:50                    
Questions & Answers

14:50 – 15:00                    
Closure of the Event
Michel Delanaye, MITIS, Belgium

15:00 – 17:00                    
Technical Visit: Fit4Micro Hybrid System Demonstration