KTH and ODQA Honored with 2025 SolarPACES Technology Innovation Award for Breakthrough in Industrial Heat

October 1, 2025 - 08:45

In a significant achievement for renewable energy innovation, ODQA and KTH have been jointly awarded the prestigious SolarPACES Technology Innovation Award 2025. The award recognizes their groundbreaking work on the High-Temperature Air-Based Integrated Concentrated Solar Technology (CST), designed to deliver flexible renewable heat solutions for industrial applications.

The award ceremony featured representatives from both organizations, including Pok Wan Kwang and Gediz Karaca from ODQA, alongside Rafael Guedez, Silvia Trevisan, and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos-Kalkavouras from KTH. Their collaborative efforts highlight the potential of advanced solar technologies to meet the growing demand for sustainable heat in various industries.

The innovative CST system developed by the team is poised to revolutionize the way heat is generated and utilized, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuels. This recognition not only underscores the importance of research and development in renewable energy but also sets a benchmark for future innovations in the field.