Description
You are warmly invited to join us for an inspiring webinar on the potential of Aquathermal Energy (AE)! Whether you’re curious about this emerging solution or already considering it for your projects, this is your chance to discover how AE can support the transition to sustainable heating and cooling.
Are you wondering if aquathermal energy could work for your buildings or community? The WaterWarmth Quickscan is a simple yet powerful tool that provides a first impression of whether AE is a feasible option for your plans. It is designed to support early-stage decision-making for anyone exploring cleaner and more resilient energy alternatives.
Who should attend?
- Energy cooperatives
- Project developers and owners
- Consultancy and study agencies
- Urban and spatial planners
- Municipalities and local governments
- Stakeholders interested in advancing sustainable energy solutions through aquathermal energy
- Anyone exploring the transition to renewable heating and cooling in the built environment
Agenda
11:00 – Welcome
11:05 – Aquathermal energy and the WaterWarmth project, by Lenn Coussement, EXTRAQT
- Short overview of aquathermal energy: technology and EU potential
- Introduction to WaterWarmth: project objectives, partners, and pilots
11:20 – The Quickscan tool, by Michiel Fremouw, Delft University of Technology
- Tool overview and functionalities
- Live demonstration
11:30 – Next steps, by Michiel Fremouw
11:35 – Questions & answers
Speakers
Michiel Fremouw
Researcher, Delft University of Technology
Michiel investigates spatial energy quantification at TU Delft. Through many European and national research projects, he has contributed to advancing the energy transition in the built environment for nearly two decades.
Lenn Coussement
Project Engineer, EXTRAQT
An industrial chemical engineer with a postgraduate in Innovative Entrepreneurship for Engineers, Lenn applies his practical and organisational expertise as a project engineer at EXTRAQT. Since 2024, he has been dedicated to advancing sustainability through aquathermal energy.
About the WaterWarmth project
The WaterWarmth project aims to unlock the potential of Aquathermal Energy (AE) in the North Sea Region. AE captures heat from water to provide sustainable heating and cooling. Despite its promise, AE remains underused due to challenges such as high transition costs, low fossil fuel prices, and system integration barriers.
By developing practical tools like the Quickscan and supporting local energy communities with real-life pilots, WaterWarmth helps bridge the gap from curiosity to implementation. The project seeks to create replicable solutions and highlight the role of aquathermal energy in Europe’s clean energy transition.
