Innovation Week on Renewable Energy Systems

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1 Innovation Week on Renewable Energy Systems SOLAR ENERGY PASSIVE SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES WIND ENERGY OCEAN ENERGY CO GENERATION BIOMASS PHOTOVOLTAIC S HYDRO ELECTRICAL ENERGY CLEAN ENVIRONMENT QUALITY IN LIFE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A series of events towards a European Summer School on: PV systems engineering and the other R.E.S. Innovation and Intelligent Applications 1-12 July 2012, Patras, Greece The R.E.S. Laboratory of the T.E.I. of Patras, along with other European partner Universities, with the support of the Operational Programme for Education and Lifelong Learning (Greece), organizes a series of events related to the Theory & Practice of Renewable Energy Systems (R.E.S.). These events are sponsored by the E.S.F. of the E.U. and are organized under the frame of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit of the T.E.I. of Patras. 1

2 Aim & Objectives Students and post graduates, researchers, university staff and professionals. are invited to join the international series of events, such as: Basic and advanced Lectures on R.E.S. Exhibition of R.E.S. products Innovation contest on design and applications in the R.E.S. domain For 12 days, the participants will have the opportunity: 1. to present, debate on technological advancements and exhibit innovative designs on PV & RES, in general 2. to experiment on PV systems and other Solar Energy applications 3. to discuss on new products related to R.E.S. and make up joint groups for innovation products 4. to explore new fields where R.E.S. are to be introduced and provide effective schemes for project proposals. A P.V. sun tracking system: R.E.S. Laboratory, T.E.I. of Patras 2

3 In this series of events: Students and the other participants are invited to take the initiative to exhibit practical applications and innovative products related to R.E.S., that have designed and constructed. This contest within the Exhibition Week of Innovative Design Products is expected to provide opportunities for career development. Interested Enterprises have been invited to join this series of events present and exhibit their innovative R.E.S. systems. Nomination for awards will be processed based on a Jury Committee decision. The old & the new: The Wind Energy in the economic life Attention: 1. For students who are going to exhibit their innovative design products in the special sessions and join the contest, grants will be provided by the Unit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to cover daily accommodation and meals. 2. The same as above holds for students who are going to present either orally or in posters innovative products or other scientific work related to R.E.S. that may lead to Innovations on R.E.S. products. 3. For the staff and students who come from Universities which are partners of this Innovation Week & Summer School on R.E.S., the accommodation meals will be covered by the project Innovation Week on R.E.S.. 4. For all the others, the Summer School fee is 300. This amount covers the coffee breaks and refreshments, the CD with the training material and the participation in the events. 3

4 Fuel cell unit A P.V generator connected Electrolyzer and Hydrogen Unit to the electrolyzer unit and the Fuel cell unit Programme Topics Activities Solar Radiation Theory and Practice Solar Thermal Engineering with Innovative Design and Advanced Applications in the domestic industrial and agricultural sectors. P.V. systems Engineering and Hybrid system Wind Energy Biomass Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Poster Sessions Exhibition of R.E.S. Innovative Designs and Products Zero Energy buildings and Bio-Climatic buildings R.E.S applications and experimental work 4

5 The Lecturers are experts in the domain of R.E.S. and come from partner Universities. Staff from other Universities, may also apply to deliver lectures, in the topics of the programme, shown in: Who can apply Graduates and post-graduates to specialize on P.V. Systems. University staff Professionals who require an updating and widening of their horizons and competitiveness Credit transfer The Summer School Curriculum has been widely recognized by the Universities by accounting for 3 ECTS credits. Students and Lecturers in a session of the Summer School 5

6 A 25 years aged P.V. panel (left) and a newer generation, C-Si P.V. panel (right). Accommodation For those whose accommodation and meal are not going to be covered by the Innovation Week on R.E.S., the T.E.I. of Patras and the Summer School Steering Committee have succeeded to subsidize the accommodation and breakfast / dinners, charged at very low rates of 15 Euros per night, single or double room accommodation and if requested 15 Euros per day for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Please, note that early registration via intoffice@teipat.gr is strongly advised all together for room reservation and participation in this summer event. How to reach the T.E.I. of Patras FROM ATHENS By rail From the El. Venizelos Athens airport take the suburban rail to Kiato. From Kiato take a corresponding bus to Patras, which runs regularly. The Patras' train station is at the center of the city. 6

7 By bus From El. Venizelos airport, take the express bus X93 (outside door 5). It runs every 35 minutes. The express bus takes you to the intercity coach station called "KTEL Peloponissou", telephone: There are regular coach services every 30 min with a trip time of about 2,5 hours. In Patras, the coach station is located at the centre of Patras, telephone: & Both railway and bus stations are very close to each other and with the port. By plane The nearest airport is Araxos, 40 minutes drive from Patras but at the moment serves only charter flights. It's more convenient to land at Athens (El. Venizelos) Airport and then take the suburban train to Kiato and Patras. FROM ITALY There are frequent daily ferry lines to Patras departing from Brindisi, Bari, Ancona and Venice. The Patra harbor is just in the heart of the city. Partner Universities: 1. Technological Educational Institute of Patras: Coordinator Prof. S. Kaplanis 2. KATHO Universtiy College, Belgium 3. Chemical Technology and Metallurgy University, of Sofia, Bulgaria 4. Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus 5. Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic 6. Patras University in Greece 7. Applied Sciences University, Aachen, Germany 8. Abuda University, Budapest, Hungary 7

8 9. Politecnico de Bari, Italy 10. Neofit Rilsky, South West University West Pomeranian University of Technology in Poland 11. Politechnica University, Bucharest, Romania 12. Transilvania University din Brasov in Romania 13. Zaragoza University, Spain The long bridge Rio Antirio in Patras It connects the two sides: Peloponnese & the main land of Greece Patras Information Package The weather conditions during summer in Patras are excellent for swimming, excursions and other amusing activities, especially by the seaside. People are friendly and will professionally welcome and look after you. The cost of tourist life is low especially for dinners outside. If you have special interests like archaeology, history, climbing, diving, sports etc there are many ways to participate. For more information please ask the International Relations Office at And do not forget that attending the course can be combined with excellent, affordable and very amusing HOLIDAYS in Patras combining visit or stay to the nearby Ionian Islands and the famous Delphi Temple of Apollo or Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games were held, with the museum at the stadium. 8

9 Apollo Temple, Delphi The ancient amphitheatre of Epidavros A beautiful seaside on Patras bay 9

10 Athens Patras map. Travel by railway, bus or car. Distance 220 km TECHNOLOGICAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PATRAS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPT. RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY (Head Prof. S. Kaplanis,) REGISTRATION FORM *Please register as soon as possible since the number of places available is limited. Please fill in all the gaps of the registration form using capitals! Mr Mrs Title: First Name: Last Name: Function: Institution/Company: Street: Country/postcode/city: Telephone: Date of Arrival: 10

11 Date of Departure: Intend to attend the R.E.S Innovative Week and Summer School 1-12 July 2012: 1 July 12 July 2012 Intend to present innovative work and innovative design either orally or in posters Intend to participate in the Exhibition of Innovative Designs on R.E.S. technologies Accommodation needed: Yes No Date: Signature: Please send your application as soon as possible SCANNED to: summercourses@teipat.gr More details about accommodation, travel to Patra etc. will be sent to those who send their registration. 11