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Transformation through cooperation – thinking ahead together in energy management

The second network meeting of the EnerNET project in the field of energy management took place on July 17, 2025 from 2 to 7 pm. The host and organizer was the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The EnerNET project is led by the iwe and consists of three individual networks: local and district heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology and energy management. [more]

published: 07.08.2025

Making refrigeration processes more efficient and sustainable: Propane refrigeration plant inaugurated

As part of a network meeting of the EnerNET project at the end of June, a new test and research facility was inaugurated and put into operation at the Münchberg campus, in whose high-tech laboratories the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) is currently still based until the new building at the Hof campus is completed. [more]

published: 17.07.2025

EnerNET project workshop: Focus on the region’s economy

The EnerNET project is managed by the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe). It offers specialists from the aforementioned areas various free further training courses and the opportunity to network. In February, the project hosted a workshop at the Coburg waste-to-energy plant. [more]

published: 25.03.2025

Making local and district heating network storage more efficient and profitable

With a recently launched project, researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences want to contribute to the further improvement of local and district heating network storage systems. At the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe), the focus is particularly on the internal flows within the storage system during charging and discharging cycles. [more]

published: 17.10.2024

Hof Energy Symposium 2024 once again a resounding success: conference becomes a fixture in the region

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V. invited guests to the 5th Hof Energy Symposium 2024 at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) on the Hof campus. The organizers were able to welcome around 70 participants this year. A review of a successful specialist event. [more]

published: 17.10.2024

5. Hof Energy Symposium: Experience the energy supply of tomorrow

The Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) and the Competence Network Water and Energy e.V. cordially invite you to the 5th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences on September 26, 2024. Participants can expect an extensive program of lectures and networking opportunities as well as an integrated trade and poster exhibition. [more]

published: 27.08.2024

Acquisition seminar for employees: “The first appointment is always on site!”

Cold calling for industrial projects is not everyone's cup of tea. It involves making initial contact with people you don't know, but who you consider important for planned projects: How do I get in touch with them? In order to learn tips and tricks here, Hof University of Applied Sciences has offered further training for its academic staff. [more]

published: 31.07.2024