INCREASE Summer School 2026
24 August 2026 - 25 August 2026
09:00 - 17:00
EnergyVille, Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium
On August 24-25, INCREASE Summer School brings together researchers, industry professionals, architects, engineers and policymakers at EnergyVille. The Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest developments in solar integration, energy systems, policy and innovation with expert insights, interactive discussions and networking moments.
Programme Monday 24 August 2026, 9 AM - 8 PM
- 09.00-10.00: Registration and coffee
- 10.00-10.30: Welcome to INCREASE (Jens Moschner, KU Leuven/EnergyVille)
- 10:30-11:00: Welcome to EnergyVille and introduction (Bram De Wispelaere, EnergyVille)
- 11:00-12:00: BIPV from a manufacturer’s perspective (Stefan Dewallef, Soltech)
- 12:00-13:15: Lunch and poster session
- 13.15-14:30: Visit to Soltech
- 14.30-15:15: The design process of BIPV: architectural & technical integration (Maaike Berckmoes, Arcora)
- 15:15-16.15: The future of (integrated) PV (Patrizio Manganiello, UHasselt/EnergyVille)
- 16:15-16.30: Break
- 16:30-17.15: Optimisation of the PV-electrical system (Simon Ravyts, KU Leuven/EnergyVille)
- 17.15-18.00: Electrification – buildings and more (Johan Driesen, KU Leuven/EnergyVille)
- 18.00-20.00: Dinner
Programme Tuesday 25 August 2026, 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- 08.30-09.00: Welcome coffee
- 09:00-09:45: The role of building simulation and energy management (Jan Diriken, VITO/EnergyVille)
- 09:45-10:45: From Concept to Operation: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls in BIPV (Dieter Moor, Arconsol)
- 10:45-11.00: Break
- 11.00-12.00: EU Buildings and Energy Legislation is Driving BIPV Uptake (Solar Power Europe)
- 12.00-13.00: Lunch and poster session
- 13:00-15:00: Lab tour: EnergyVille 1, EnergyVille 2 and Open Thor Build
- 15:00-16.30: Financing Integrated PV Projects: from funding opportunities to practical project cases (Anna Pomortseva, Solar Power Europe & Johann Erik Kukk, Institute of Baltic Studies)
- 16.30-17.00: Group discussion: what can be done to make BIPV more successful in the (near) future?
- 17.00: Closure; option for after-work drink
