Future of RES is in our hands!
For the tenth time, we are pleased to invite you to the upcoming International Renewable Energy Conference, which will be held in the charming town of Krynica-Zdroj in Malopolska.
20 - 23 May 2025
Krynica Zdroj, Poland
10th International Scientific and Business Conference "Renewable Energy Sources". will focus on the latest developments and innovations in the field of renewable energy, aiming to explore sustainable solutions for a better future. This extraordinary event will provide an opportunity to meet and network with prominent scientists, experts and global decision makers. This is the perfect time to hear from notables who will share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends and challenges in the renewable energy sector. We are very much looking forward to your presence and full engagement in substantive discussions that will concretize the future of renewable energy.
Scope of the Conference
As in previous years, the conference will be divided into a plenary part and thematic sessions, corresponding to the areas listed below.
Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Biomass and biomass fuels
Heat pumps
Wind energy
Fuel cells
Combustion, co-firing and cogeneration in RES systems
Modelling, simulation and optimization of RES systems
Advanced energy storage technologies
Waste and heat management
Politics and economics of RES
Conference schedule
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The first day
22 May 2023 -
Second Day
23 May 2023 -
Day third
24 May 2023
9:00 - 11:00
Registration of participants - Posting of poster materials
11:00 - 12:15
Opening of the conference - Guest speeches
- Prof. Sylwester Tabor - Rector of the Hugo Kołłątaj Agricultural University in Kraków
- Prof. Michał Zasada - Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
- Prof. Krzysztof Galos - Director of the Institute of Mineral Raw Materials and Energy Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Cracow
- Tomasz Mieczkowski - Department of Geology and Geological Concessions Ministry of Climate and Environment
- Prof. Sergey Kiurchev - Rector of Tavriyan State University of Agriculture and Technology named after Dmytr Motorny, Ukraine
- Prof. Oleh Skydan - Rector of the Polis National University in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
- Serhii Tkachuk - Deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration.
12:15 - 13:00
I Plenary Session
- Prof. Sylwester Tabor - Competencies of the future - challenge or present
- Adam Nocoń, Ph.D. - Renewable energy sources are a problem of the 2020s.
- Szymon Liszka - TOP TEN competition - presentation of diplomas.
13:00 - 13:30
- Commemorative Conference Photo
- Poster session
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch break
14:30 - 15:30
I RES Discussion Panel - Perspective of distributed energy systems in Poland
- Janusz Kowalski - Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Prof. Michał Zasada - Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
- Robert Galara - GALMET Company
- dr. hab. Iwona Jelonek prof. UŚ - University of Silesia in Katowice
- Grzegorz Pełka, Ph.D. - Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Conservation of the WGGIOŚ, AGH in Miękinia
15:30 - 15:40
Coffee break - Poster Session - Presentation.
15:40 - 16:40
2nd RES Discussion Panel - Determinants of RES and electromobility technology development
- Tomasz Mieczkowski - Department of Geology and Geological Concessions Ministry of Climate and Environment
- Prof. Krzysztof Galos - Director of the Institute of Mineral Raw Materials and Energy Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Cracow
- Dr. Anna Sowiżdzał prof. AGH - AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow
- Łukasz Białczak - Geotermia Polska sp. z o.o.
16:40 - 16:50
Coffee break - Poster Session - Presentation.
16:50 - 18:00
II Plenary Session
- Prof. Mariusz Stolarski - Energy consumption and heating costs of a single-family house using renewable and fossil fuels - a 12-year case study
- Łukasz Bubiłek - Energy-efficient drives
- Prof. Krzysztof Pilarski - Prospects for development of agricultural biogas plants in Poland
- Hubert Skowron - Heat plant of the future - Discover Geothermal.
20:00
Gala Dinner - Evening Wear
8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00
Plenary Session III
Chairman: Dr. Krzysztof Mudryk, Prof. URK
- Edward Siarka - State Secretary of the Ministry of Climate and Environment - Are solid biofuels stable sources of energy?
- Jozef Kubica - Director General of the State Forests - Striving of the State Forests for self-sufficiency in energy based on RES sources.
- D. Eng. Robert Kubica Prof. PŚ in Gliwice - Reducing emissions of pollutants, especially dust from solid biofuel combustion - micro-electrostatic precipitators for low power combustion installations.
- Dariusz Nocoń - Wood pellet or green pellet boilers?
- Rafał Urbaniak, Ph.D. - Primary methods of reducing emissions using modern control methods in low-power boilers
11:00 - 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 - 12:15
RES III Discussion Panel - National biofuel resources
Moderator: Aleksandra Jurkowska - vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Renewable Energy Devices
- Edward Siarka - State Secretary of the Ministry of Climate and Environment
- Mariusz Błasiak - General Directorate of State Forests
- Przemyslaw Wdowiak - Director of MetalFach
- Tomasz Mirowski, Ph.D. - IGSMiE PAN in Cracow
- Jaroslaw Hoszard - RECO sp. z o.o.
- Michal Paprzycki - GREŃ sp. z o.o.
- Andrzej Guła - Polish Smog Alarm
12:15 - 12:30
Coffee break
12:30 - 13:30
IV Paper Session
Chairman: dr. hab. Szymon Glowacki, prof. SGGW
- Prof. Slawomir Kurpaska - National challenges in the implementation of climate goals in light of the regulations contained in the "fit for 55"
- Anna Trudzik NFOSiGW - Use of biomass in the process of decarbonization of Poland - Energy Advisory Project now and in the financial perspective FEnIKS 2021-2027
- Slawomir Ociepa - Intelligent programming of heat pumps - optimization of energy efficiency and user comfort
- dr. hab. Anna Sowiżdżał prof. AGH - Geothermia of the future - development of unconventional geothermal systems in relation to Polish geological conditions
13:30 - 13:35
Break
13:35 - 14:45
V Paper Session
Chairman: Taras Hutsol, Ph.D., professor at PNU
- Kazimierz Warminski - Properties of pellets from biomass of perennial industrial plants extracted with supercritical CO.2
- Krzysztof Wasiak - Replacement of tiled stoves with modern ecological pellet stoves
- Łukasz Sinkowski - Energy Efficiency Certificates, or White Certificates in practice.
- Wieslaw Skiepko - Modern solutions for solid biofuels
- Kamil Sankowski - Synergies of wind and sun at Polenergia
14:45 - 15:30
Dinner
15:30 - 18:00
Backstage conversations / Free time
19:00
Dinner at the Inn (casual attire)
8.00 - 9:30
Breakfast
10:00 - 11:50
VI Paper Session
Chairman: dr. hab. Marek Wróbel, prof. URK
- Prof. Michal Stefaniuk - Hydrogen energy - prospects and problems
- Dominika Dawiec, MA - Application of multi-criteria analysis to the evaluation of investments in renewable energy sources
- Piotr Piersa, M.Sc. - Comparative analysis of the torrefaction process of corn straw and pine wood under a nitrogen and steam atmosphere for the production of biocarbon as a carbon carrier for fertilizer purposes and as a biosorbent
- Dr. Grzegorz Pełka - Concept of hybrid system based on hydronic sidewalk heating and shallow geothermal system for heating, cooling and de-icing of paved areas
- Dr. Wojciech Luboń - Concept of an autonomous building using renewable energy sources
- Dr. Marcin Jewiarz - Concept of using ammonia as a fuel for internal combustion engines - implementation of the ACTIVATE project
- Michał Kaczmarczyk, Ph.D. - How to improve air quality in cities with renewable energy sources - a case study of Krakow (Poland)
- Dr. Ing. Pawel Obstawski Prof. SGGW - High-efficiency subcritical compressor heat pump powered by ecological refrigerant R290 operating in air-water system. Obstawski P. Miners K. Bryś A. Janaszek - Mańkowska M., Winiczenko R.
10:00 - 11:50
VI Session - General Election Meeting of the RES-Economic Chamber.
11:50 - 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 - 12:30
Summary and closing of the conference
12:30 - 13:30
Tour of the thermal power station in Arlamow / Free time
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinner
Conference schedule
Day One - May 22, 2023
9:00 - 11:00
Registration of participants - Posting of poster materials
11:00 - 12:15
Opening of the conference - Guest speeches
prof. Sylwester Tabor - Rector of the Hugo Kołłątaj Agricultural University in Kraków
prof. Michał Zasada - Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
prof. Krzysztof Galos - Director of the Institute of Mineral Raw Materials and Energy Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow
Tomasz Mieczkowski - Department of Geology and Geological Concessions Ministry of Climate and Environment
Prof. Sergey Kiurchev - Rector of the Tavriyan Dmytro Motorny State Agro-Technological University, Ukraine
Prof. Oleh Skydan - Rector of the Polis National University in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Serhii Tkachuk - Deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration
12:15 - 13:00
I Plenary Session
Prof. Sylwester Tabor - Competencies of the future - challenge or present
Dr. Adam Nocoń - Renewable energy sources - the problem of the 20s of the 21st century.
Szymon Liszka - TOP TEN competition - presentation of diplomas.
Chairman: Prof. Jaroslaw Frączek
Commemorative Conference Photo
13:00 - 13:30
Commemorative Conference Photo
Poster session
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch break
14:30 - 15:30
I RES Discussion Panel - Perspective of distributed energy systems in Poland
Janusz Kowalski - Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Prof. Michał Zasada - Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Robert Galara - GALMET Company
dr hab. Iwona Jelonek prof. UŚ - University of Silesia in Katowice
Grzegorz Pełka, PhD - Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Conservation at WGGIOŚ, AGH University of Science and Technology in Miękinia
Moderator: Tomasz Mirowski, Ph.D. - IGSMiE PAN in Cracow
15:30 - 15:40
Coffee break - Poster Session - Presentation.
15:40 - 16:40
2nd RES Discussion Panel - Determinants of RES and electromobility technology development
Tomasz Mieczkowski - Department of Geology and Geological Concessions Ministry of Climate and Environment
Prof. Krzysztof Galos - Director of the Institute of Mineral Raw Materials and Energy Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow
dr. hab. Anna Sowiżdżał - Prof. AGH - AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow
Łukasz Białczak - Geotermia Polska sp. z o.o.
Moderator: Paweł Obstawski, Ph.D., Prof. SGGW
16:40 - 16:50
Coffee break - Poster Session - Presentation.
16:50 - 18:00
II Plenary Session
Prof. Mariusz Stolarski - Energy consumption and heating costs of a single-family house using renewable and fossil fuels - a 12-year case study
Łukasz Bubiłek - Energy-efficient drives
Prof. Krzysztof Pilarski - Prospects for development of agricultural biogas plants in Poland
Hubert Skowron - Heat plant of the future - Discover Geothermal
Moderator: Dr. Marcin Jewiarz prof. URK
20:00
Gala Dinner - Evening Wear
Day Two - May 23, 2023
8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00
Plenary Session III
Chairman: Dr. Krzysztof Mudryk, Prof. URK
Edward Siarka - Secretary of State of the Ministry of Climate and Environment - Are solid biofuels stable sources of energy?
Józef Kubica - Director General of the State Forests - Striving for energy self-sufficiency of the State Forests based on RES sources
Robert Kubica, Ph.D. - Professor of Silesian University of Science and Technology in Gliwice - Reducing emissions of pollutants, in particular dust from solid biofuels combustion - micro-electrofilters for low-power combustion installations.
Dariusz Nocoń - Wood pellet or herbaceous pellet boilers?
Rafał Urbaniak, Ph.D. - Initial methods of reducing pollutant emissions with the use of modern control methods in low-power boilers
11:00 - 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 - 12:15
RES III Discussion Panel - National biofuel resources
Moderator: Aleksandra Jurkowska - vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Renewable Energy Devices
Edward Siarka - Secretary of State at the Ministry of Climate and Environment
Mariusz Błasiak - General Directorate of State Forests
Przemysław Wdowiak - Director of MetalFach
Tomasz Mirowski, Ph.D. - IGSMiE PAN in Cracow
Jarosław Hoszard - RECO sp. z o.o.
Michał Paprzycki - GREŃ sp. z o.o.
Andrzej Guła - Polish Smog Alarm
12:15 - 12:30
Coffee break
12:30 - 13:30
IV Paper Session
Chairman: dr. hab. Szymon Glowacki, prof. SGGW
Prof. Slawomir Kurpaska - National challenges in the implementation of climate goals in the light of regulations contained in the "fit for 55"
Prof. Krzysztof Pilarski - Prospects for the development of agricultural biogas plants in Poland
Anna Trudzik NFOSiGW - Use of biomass in the process of decarbonization of Poland - Energy Advisory Project currently and in the financial perspective FEnIKS 2021-2027
Slawomir Ociepa - Intelligent programming of heat pumps - optimization of energy efficiency and comfort of use
dr hab. Anna Sowiżdżał prof. AGH - Geothermal of the future - development of unconventional geothermal systems in relation to Polish geological conditions
13:30 - 13:35
Break
13:35 - 14:45
V Paper Session
Chairman: Taras Hutsol, Ph.D., professor at PNU
Kazimierz Warminski - Properties of pellets from biomass of perennial industrial plants extracted with supercritical CO.2
Krzysztof Wasiak - Replacing tiled stoves with modern ecological pellet stoves
Łukasz Sinkowski - Energy Efficiency Certificates, or White Certificates in practice.
Wieslaw Skiepko - Modern solutions for solid biofuels
Kamil Sankowski - Synergies of wind and sun in Polenergia.
14:45 - 15:30
Dinner
15:30 - 18:00
Backstage conversations / Free time
19:00
Dinner at the Inn (casual attire)
Day Three - May 24, 2023
8.00 - 9:30
Breakfast
10:00 - 11:50
VI Paper Session
Chairman: dr. hab. Marek Wróbel, prof. URK
Prof. Michał Stefaniuk - Hydrogen energy - perspectives and problems
Dominika Dawiec, MA - Application of multi-criteria analysis to the evaluation of investments in renewable energy sources
M.Sc. Piotr Piersa - Comparative analysis of the process of torrefaction of corn straw and pine wood in an atmosphere of nitrogen and steam for the production of biocarbon as a carbon carrier for fertilizer purposes and as a biosorbent
Dr. Grzegorz Pełka - Concept of a hybrid plant based on hydronic sidewalk heating and shallow geothermal system for heating, cooling and de-icing of paved areas
Dr. Wojciech Luboń - Concept of an autonomous building using renewable energy sources
Marcin Jewiarz, PhD - Concept of using ammonia as a fuel for internal combustion engines - implementation of the ACTIVATE project
Michał Kaczmarczyk, Ph.D. - How to improve air quality in cities with renewable energy sources - a case study of Krakow (Poland)
dr inż. Paweł Obstawski prof. SGGW - High efficiency subcritical compressor heat pump powered by ecological factor R290 working in air - water system. Obstawski P. Miners K. Bryś A. Janaszek - Mańkowska M., Winiczenko R.
10:00 - 11:50
VI Session - General Election Meeting of the RES-Economic Chamber.
11:50 - 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 - 12:30
Summary and closing of the conference
12:30 - 13:30
Tour of the thermal power station in Arlamow / Free time
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinner
Location
This year, we invite you to the Arłamów Hotel, a unique resort located in the heart of the picturesque Bieszczady Mountains in south-eastern Poland, offering its guests a number of benefits. A great advantage of the complex is a strong emphasis on ecology and care for the natural environment.
A unique, beautifully situated hotel on the top of a hill, among the Carpathian Forest, where luxury meets nature. This place is an enclave of relaxation, where you will discover different faces of relaxation.
The hotel has a wide range of various leisure activities, including a modern spa, fitness center and swimming pool, which provide many opportunities to relax and regenerate - it is the perfect place for an unforgettable stay.
You can find peace here, be close to nature, enjoy the beautiful views, breathe fresh air deeply, and watch the stars on a really dark night.
Location
This year we invite you to the renovated Panorama Hotel, located on the southern slope of Jasiennik mountain. The shape of the building has been adapted to the terrain, thanks to which it harmoniously fits into the landscape and characteristic buildings of Krynica Zdroj - one of the most popular mountain resorts, which is called the Pearl of Polish Spas.
A unique, beautifully located hotel on top of a hill, where luxury meets nature. This place is an enclave of relaxation, where you will discover for yourself different facets of relaxation.
The hotel has a wide range of various leisure activities, including a modern spa, fitness center and swimming pool, which provide many opportunities to relax and regenerate - it is the perfect place for an unforgettable stay.
Here you can find silence, be close to nature, enjoy the eye with beautiful views, breathe deeply of fresh air, and enjoy all the attractions that Krynica Zdroj offers.
Location
This year, we invite you to the Arłamów Hotel, a unique resort located in the heart of the picturesque Bieszczady Mountains in south-eastern Poland, offering its guests a number of benefits. A great advantage of the complex is a strong emphasis on ecology and care for the natural environment.
A unique, beautifully situated hotel on the top of a hill, among the Carpathian Forest, where luxury meets nature. This place is an enclave of relaxation, where you will discover different faces of relaxation.
The hotel has a wide range of various leisure activities, including a modern spa, fitness center and swimming pool, which provide many opportunities to relax and regenerate - it is the perfect place for an unforgettable stay.
You can find peace here, be close to nature, enjoy the beautiful views, breathe fresh air deeply, and watch the stars on a really dark night.
How to get
The organizers
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING AND ENERGY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE IM. HUGON KOLŁĄTAJ IN KRAKÓW
CHAIR OF ENERGY RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY, GEOPHYSICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, KRAKOW UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. STANISŁAW STASZIC ACADEMY IN KRAKÓW
INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF GYLIN, SLOVAKIA
POLISKIY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN ZYTOMYR, UKRAINE
PODOLSKIY STATE AGRO-TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, KAMIENIEC PODOLSKIY, UKRAINE
UKRAINE UNIVERSITY IN EUROPE - FOUNDATION
POLISH AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURE AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING SECTION IV: ENERGY IN AGRICULTURE
Honorary Patronage
Prof. Sylvester Tabor
Rector of the Hugo Kołłątaj Agricultural University in Kraków
Prof. Michal Zasada
Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Prof. Jerzy Lis
Rector of the Stanisław Staszic Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Krakow
Prof. Mykhailo Broshkov
Rector of Odessa State Agricultural University, Ukraine
Prof. Oleh Skydan
Rector of Polis National University in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Prof. Sergey Kiurchev
Rector of Zaporozhye State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine
Dr. Henryk Józef Smolarz, Eng.
Director General of the National Center for Agricultural Support
Prof. Jerzy Lis
Rector of the Stanisław Staszic Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Krakow
Prof. Sergey Kiurchev
Rector of Zaporozhye State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine
Prof. Mykhailo Broshkov
Rector of Odessa State Agricultural University, Ukraine
Khmelnitskaya Regional Military Administration, Ukraine
Prof. Oleh Skydan
Rector of Polis National University in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Partners
Ministry of Climate and Environment
General Directorate of State Forests
Khmelnitskaya Regional Military Administration, Ukraine
Prof. Sylvester Tabor
Rector of the Hugo Kołłątaj Agricultural University in Kraków
Prof. Michal Zasada
Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Prof. Krzysztof Galos
Director of the Institute of Mineral and Energy Economy of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow
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