On July 4th, the PGMM Symposium 2024 was held at the state-of-the-art incampus in Ingolstadt. The event brought together experts, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss advancements in sustainable solutions with the highlight on the INTERSTORES project and seasonal Thermal Energy Storage.
Setting the Stage – The day began with a welcome from PGMM Technical Director, Martin Hirschke, followed by Markus Faigl from AUDI AG, who provided insights into the transformative incampus project. This initiative is turning a former refinery site into a cutting-edge innovation centre equipped with sustainable energy storage solutions through the INTERSTORES project. Read more
Innovations in Smart Energy – PGMM colleagues, and organisers of the event, Rainer Strobel and Xiaomin Hu presented the innovative LowEx energy system, designed to minimize energy consumption and efficiently utilize environmental energies and waste heat. Their presentations highlighted the vision of a zero-energy campus and the practical solutions in planning the infrastructure. Read more
INTERSTORES Project Insights – Simon Müller from TH Ingolstadt discussed the INTERSTORES project, focusing on the 5th generation of seasonal thermal energy storage systems. His talk emphasized increasing energy efficiency, utilizing renewable energies, and developing intelligent heat supply systems. Read more
The symposium featured an interactive tour of the incampus facilities, showcasing the practical applications of the discussed innovations. The event concluded with a networking session, allowing participants to engage in discussions and form connections.
We extend our gratitude to all speakers, participants, and partners, especially our INTERSTORES partners. The PGMM Symposium 2024 was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in driving sustainable development.
