Conference Program

Thursday, 10th April
9:00 a.m. | Registration reception
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session A – Local Energy Communities – Room I
  • 17 - Economic Potentials Of The Pv-Based Energy Community Model In Hungary
    Nikolett Deutsch (Corvinus University of Budapest)
  • 48 – Investment Assessment For Renewable Energy Communities Within Municipal Domain
    Rogerio Rocha (FEUP)*; José Villar (INESC TEC); Inês Reis (AATE)
  • 71 - On The Integration Of Electric Vehicles On Energy Communities
    Luis Ferreira (INESC-TEC/ISEP); T. Fonseca (INESC-TEC/ISEP); P. Rodrigues; P. Paiva; C. Sousa (INESC-TEC/ISEP); R. Venâncio (INESC-TEC/ISEP); R. Severino (INESC-TEC/ISEP)
  • 47 - energy communities in the agri-food sector
    José Villar (INESC TEC); Fábio Cruz (INESC TEC); Sergio Faria (INESC TEC); João Mello (INESC TEC); Isabelle Andrade (INESC TEC)
Concurrent Session B – Energy Policy – Room II
  • 33 - Hydrogen In The European Union’s Framework: Progress And Obstacles
    Guillermo Moya Barba (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)
  • 25 - Promoting inclusive twin transitions in europe: the fitter research project
    Fernando Luis-Ferreira (Uninova); João Sarraipa (Uninova); Alicja Bobek (Technological University Dublin); Sara Clavero (Technological University Dublin)
  • 16 - prioritising agenda conflicts in decarbonisation policy pathways
    Katherine Mahoney (NOVA University of Lisbon, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research)
  • 89 - Perceptions Of Railway Transport Users In Lisbon And Porto Metropolitan Areas, Portugal
    Gean Menezes (University of Minho); Madalena Araújo (University of Minho); Paula Ferreira (University of Minho)
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Coffee Break & Networking
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Opening session
Conference Chair
President of APEEN
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Plenary Session
Keynote Speaker: Rafal Weron, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
1:00 p.m. | Lunch
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session A – Social Aspects of Energy – Room I
  • 5 - Analysis of compliance with strategic objectives by the brazilian electricity system
    Paulo Queiroz (UNICAMP); Waldyr Gallo (UNICAMP)
  • 18 - Thermal Regulation In Buildings: Impact Of Façade Integrated Photovoltaic Panels Using Phase-Change Materials Combined With An Argon Layer
    Yawovi Nougbléga (Université de Lomé; CERME); Kokou Toka (Université de Lomé); Doubik Yemboate LARE (Université de Lomé)
  • 31 - Socio-Economic Drivers Of Renewable Energy Consumption: A Dynamic Panel Analysis Of Rural And Urban Contexts In Europe
    Henrique Oliveira (University of Beira Interior); Luís Marques (University of Beira Interior); Victor Moutinho (University of Beira Interior)
  • 9 - Economic Impacts Of Investment In Wind Energy – The Example Of Portuguese Municipalities
    Kouassi Hayaka (University of Aveiro); Mara Madaleno (University of Aveiro); Margarita Robaina (University of Aveiro)
Concurrent Session B – Economic and Financial dimensions of energy transition – Room II
  • 50 - Private, Public And Social Perspective On The Development Of Electric Vehicles Towards A Circular Economy
    Marta Raźniewska (University of Lodz, Faculty of Management); Anna Wronka (University of Lodz, Faculty of Management); Beata Wieteska-Rosiak (University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology)
  • 57 - The Attributes Of The Board Of Directors And Their Influence On Diversity Indicators In The Workforce Of Electricity Companies In Brazil
    Andréia Hartwig (Fucape Business School); Edilson Coelho da Silveira (Fucape Business School); Fernando Caio Galdi (Fucape Business School)
  • 20 - The Impact Of Esg Factors On Financial Performance In The European Energy Sector
    Mónica Meireles (Universidade de Aveiro); Lorenna Falcão (Iscte-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa); Margarita Robaina (Universidade de Aveiro); Mara Madaleno (University of Aveiro)
  • 77 - Tokenization Of Distributed Generation Assets Focused On Energy Communities: A Pathway To Energy Democratization
    Joao Santos (University of Sao Paulo); Célio Bermann (USP)
Concurrent Session C – Resource Trade-offs – Room III
  • 52 - Development Of A Framework For Decarbonising The Electricity Supply Under Climate Change Scenarios
    Michael Russo (University of Aveiro); D. Carvalho (University of Aveiro); N. Martins (University of Aveiro); A. Monteiro (University of Aveiro)
  • 75 - Gaming for a just transition: energy and environmental learning in 3d virtual world
    Maria Sá (UMAIS); Minas Dimosthenis (University of Patras); Michalis Xenos (University of Patras); Marta Mota (UMAIA)
  • 74 - Environmental Trade-Offs Of Solar Plants: Balancing Renewable Energy And Ecological Impact
    Marta Mota (UMAIA); Paulo Cunha (UMAIA); Joana Campos (UMAIA); Maria Sá (UMAIA)
  • 98 - Lithium for climate change mitigation or biodiversity protection - how to prioritize
    Vitor Bertoluci (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela); Lígia Costa Pinto (Universidade de Minho); Maria Loureiro (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Coffee Break
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Round Table: Flexible Energy Markets: pricing and strategies
Luísa Matos - Co-Founder of CleanWatts
Clemente Pedro Nunes - Instituto Superior Técnico and Consultant
Jorge Sousa – President of APEEN
5:30 p.m. | Networking
6:00 p.m. | APEEN General Assembly
8:00 p.m. | Conference Dinner

Friday, 11th April
8:30 a.m. | Registration reception
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session A – Just Transition – Room I
  • 68 - Sustainable Futures: Life Cycle Analysis Of Green Hydrogen In Sines For A Fair Energy Transition
    Inês Borba (NOVA University); Patrícia Fortes (CENSE); António Galvão (ISCTE)
  • 96 - Leveraging The Just Energy Transition To Address Energy Poverty: A Case For Sub-Saharan Africa
    Titus Akpan (Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lisbon)
  • 86 - Exploring The Impact Of Greenfield Investment On Oil-Dependence Countries:
    New Transmission Channel Under Environmental Impacts
    Ridha Ben Saleh (University of Foggia); Nicola Facciolongo (University of Foggia); Roberto Rana (University of Foggia)
  • 8 - Energy Flexibility And Renewable Integration For A Just Transition In Cheese Ripening Chambers
    João Garcia (ISEL); Tiago Teixeira (Superior Institute of Lisbon); Francisco Calvo (Superior Institute of Lisbon); João Dias (Polytechnic Institute of Beja)
Concurrent Session B – Demand Side Management and Sustainable Mobility – Room II
  • 10 - Impact Of Electricity Tariffs And Demand Response On Market Dynamics And Consumer Benefits
    Sara Golmaryami (University of Minho); Paula Ferreira (University of Minho); Manuel Lopes Nunes (University of Minho)
  • 95 - Dynamic Tariffs: A Key To Smoother Energy Load Diagrams? Insights From The Portuguese Experience
    Diogo Pereira (University of Beira Interior); Sónia Neves (University of Beira Interior); António Marques (University of Beira Interior)
  • 92 - What If? Forecasting The Demand For Electrical Vehicles In Portugal
    Anna Vieira (Politécnico do Porto; CIICESI); Wellington Alves (Politécnico do Porto; CIICESI); Paula Ferreira (University of Minho; ALGORITMI)
  • 54 - Intelligent Energy Management Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
    Eduardo J. Salazar (IREC-ETSEIB); Ferran Pinsach Batet (IREC-ETSEIB); Lucía Igualada (IREC-ETSEIB)
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. | Plenary Session
Keynote Speaker - Ana Rita Antunes, Coopérnico
12:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Jean Barroca - Secretary of State for Energy
1:00 p.m. | Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Let’s talk about… low carbon practices!
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session A – Wind and Solar energy - economic impacts and prospects – Room I
  • 87 - The Solar Paradox: Are Solar Photovoltaic Investments Effective In Reducing Electricity Prices?
    António Marques (University of Beira Interior); Daniela Macedo (University of Beira Interior); Mariana Ferreira (University of Beira Interior)
  • 29 - Community Preferences Economic Valuation Of Wind And Solar Power Projects
    Fátima Lima (University of Aveiro); Edimar Ramalho (University of Aveiro); Tiago Miguel (DEGEIT, University of Aveiro); Mara Madaleno (University of Aveiro); Marta Ferreira Dias (GOVCOPP, Universidade de Aveiro); Mónica Meireles (Universidade de Aveiro); Margarita Robaina (University of Aveiro)
  • 62 - Evaluation Of The Economic Efficiency Of A Wind Turbine Considering Wind Shear In The Blade Design
    Agnieszka Woźniak (State University of Applied Sciences in Krosno); Aldona Kluczek (Warsaw University of Technology)
Concurrent Session B – Energy Poverty – Room II
  • 32 - Analyzing The Effects Of Determinants Of Energy Poverty: Evidence From 26 Asian Countries
    Victor Moutinho (University of Beira Interior); Henrique Oliveira (University of Beira Interior); João Santos (University of Beira Interior)
  • 10 - Regional Drivers Of Energy Poverty In Portugal
    Cátia Costa (INEGI); Isabel Azevedo (INEGI); Mafalda Silva (INEGI); Armindo Carvalho (FEP)
  • 45 - Cooperative Maximization Of Collective Self-Consumption
    Guilherme Luz (Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa); Miguel Brito (Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa); Susana Vieira (Instituto Superior Técnico); João Sousa (Instituto Superior Técnico)
Concurrent Session C – Energy Transition – Room III
  • 55 - Energy Transition And Renewable Integration In South Africa’s Developing Economy
    David Dorrell (University of Turku); Khanyisile Masemola (University of the Witwatersrand)
  • 73 - Energy Transition And Barriers From Dominant Fossil Players In Sadc
    António Marques (University of Beira Interior); Diogo Pereira (University of Beira Interior); Querubim Lucamba (University of Beira Interior)
  • 40 - Determinants Of Energy Transition: Economic, Technological, And Environmental Factors In The Adoption Of Renewable Energy In Oecd Countries
    Tatiana Gaspar (University of Beira Interior); Victor Moutinho (University of Beira Interior); Luís Marques (University of Beira Interior)
  • 19 - Demand Optimization And Resource Planning In Industrial Energy Communities: A Path To Cost-Effective Sustainability
    David Gonzalez (ITCL); Aarón Rodríguez (ITCL); Álvaro Galerón (ITCL); Javeir Sedano (ITCL)
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Coffee Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Round Table: Policy and regulatory frameworks to drive energy flexibility
Marta Lopes - Politécnico de Coimbra, INESC
Pedro Pereira - Sub-Director of Market Operations, REN
5:00 p.m. | Closing Session
5:15 p.m. | Awards Ceremony at A Tentadora

Saturday - 12 April

Morning | Hike in Serra da Estrela - Route “Varanda dos Pastores"