ZEE Miniworkshop on Renewable Energy Research in Laos and Germany

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ZEE Miniworkshop on Renewable Energy Research in Laos and Germany

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026

Time: 14:00 – 17:00

Location: Biomimetic Shell (livMatS), Faculty of Engineering, University of Freiburg

Research, Education and Knowledge Transfer in Renewable Energy

As part of the EU Erasmus+ project RESET – “Redefining Research Management Structures and Research Career Development to Accelerate Green Growth in Lao PDR”, the University of Freiburg will welcome a delegation of around 30 representatives from Laos from 27 to 30 July 2026. The delegation includes university presidents, representatives of the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports, and researchers from different academic disciplines.

During their visit to the Center for Renewable Energy (ZEE), the delegation will gain insights into renewable energy research and education at the University of Freiburg. The programme will provide opportunities to exchange experiences and discuss research networking, cooperation between research, industry and society, and knowledge and technology transfer.


The visit will combine presentations and discussions with practical insights into current renewable energy research, including the ZEE Agrivoltaics Demonstrator. Further topics include district heating and cooling networks and airborne wind energy. The programme will conclude with a discussion on potential synergies and future cooperation between Laos and Germany in renewable energy education and research.

Speakers and Contributors:

  • Prof. Dr. Moritz Diehl, University of Freiburg
  • Prof. Dr. Stefan Adler, University of Freiburg
  • Roderich von Detten, University of Freiburg
  • Manuel Kollmar, Hochschule Karlsruhe & University of Freiburg
  • Ida Malou Bechmann, University of Freiburg
  • Sania Singhania, University of Freiburg

Participants:

The event will bring together the Laotian delegation, researchers and speakers from the University of Freiburg and partner institutions.

Members of the ZEE are warmly invited to join the event and take part in the exchange with the Laotian delegation.

Timetable:

14:00 – 14:10
Welcome (Roderich von Detten, Moritz Diehl)
14:10 –14:20
Introduction of ZEE (Moritz Diehl)
14:20 – 14:30
Remarks on the ZEE History (Stefan Adler)
14:30 – 15:00
Presentations and Discussion on Renewable Energy in Education and Research in Laos
15:00 – 15:15
The Role of District Heating and Cooling Networks in the Future Renewable Energy System (Manuel Kollmar)
15:15 – 15:30
Coffee Break and 1st Group Photo
15:30 – 15:45
Introduction to the ZEE Agrivoltaics Demonstrator (Ida Malou Bechmann)
15:45 – 16:30
Visit to the ZEE Agrivoltaics Demonstrator and 2nd Group Photo (10 minute walk + 25-minute on-site visit incl. Sensor Explenations by Sania Singhania + 10-minute walk back)
16:30 – 16:45
Introduction to Airborne Wind Energy (Moritz Diehl)
16:45 – 17:00
Discussion on Possible Synergies in Renewable Erergy Education and Research between Laos and Germany
~ 17:00
End of the Event

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