Following the successful launch of the SKILLS4HP cluster in May 2026, the five partner projects, KnowHowHP,HeatCraftHP, Re-Energize, SKILLSAFE EU, and install.res, are coming together for a second joint webinar. This time, the focus is no longer on what has been developed, but rather on what actually works in practice.

The expansion of heat pumps in Europe is increasingly focused on practical implementation. Training programs, digital tools, and safety guidelines only deliver their full benefits when they address existing skill gaps and contribute to faster, safer, and higher-quality installations. The focus is on concrete insights, necessary adjustments, and transferable experiences. Click here to register.

Program

10:00–10:05 | Welcome and brief overview of the SKILLS4HP cluster
(Re-Energize Project)

10:05–10:20 | Geothermal Heat Pump Solutions in Practice: Challenges, Expertise, and Experiences
(PhD Alexandra Ban – Romanian Geoexchange Society, RGS)

10:20–10:35 | Opentropy – A Digital Platform for Networked Laboratories Using Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality
(Bernardo Peris Pérez – University of Málaga, UMA)

10:35–10:50 | Initial experiences from the field and an overview of training content on heat pumps in existing apartment buildings
(Dr. Tobias Hatt – Vorarlberg Energy Institute)

10:50–11:05 | Presentation by a project partner or external speaker:
(Speaker to be announced)

11:05–11:25 | Q&A and Discussion: “
” (all speakers)

11:25–11:30 | Closing remarks by
(Re-Energize Project)

Participants will gain insights into:

• Experiences with the tools and training materials that were developed,
• the practical application of safety guidelines and training programs for handling flammable refrigerants,
• Experience with simulators as well as hands-on and craft-oriented learning formats,
• Findings from the use of planning and coordination tools in the renovation of multi-story buildings,
• Feedback from building owners and experts on decision-making aids and planning tools,
• the current use of digital learning resources by vocational training institutions and trainers.

The webinar brings together insights from across the entire SKILLS4HP cluster and provides a forum for exchange among projects, training institutions, and practitioners.