Over 230 experts gather at the Thermodynamic Engineering Conference to address global energy challenges
Zaragoza becomes the epicenter of the sustainable energy transition this week as it hosts the 14th National and 5th International Conference on Thermodynamic Engineering (14CNIT), taking place from June 4–6 at the World Trade Center Zaragoza.
Organized by the GITSE and ECO2Lab research groups at the University of Zaragoza’s I3A Institute, the event brings together more than 230 researchers and professionals from across Europe and Latin America. Nearly 250 papers are being presented, offering innovative perspectives on energy efficiency, thermal energy storage, air quality, industrial decarbonisation, and renewable integration.
Luis Miguel Romeo, director of the Energy and CO₂ group (ECO2Lab) and co-organizer of the conference, highlighted the growing importance of thermodynamic research in shaping public policies and industrial strategies, particularly in relation to CO₂ emissions and energy storage.
The opening session featured keynote speaker Ignacio Cruz from CIEMAT, who outlined Europe’s major R&D challenges in energy: advanced energy storage, grid integration, and environmental and social impacts.
Spain is making notable progress in thermal storage technologies, but experts agree that more investment and regulatory support are needed to reach competitive levels in the European context.
