The aim of the programme was to promote drone surveys to architects, urban planners and forest managers. Innovative surveys are an excellent tool for architectural design and urban development. Thermal imaging drone surveys can be used to accurately identify thermal insulation gaps and temperature differences between areas.
Addressing the conference participants, György Szügyi, electrical engineer and economist, stressed the importance of future technologies, which encourages industry and market players to keep learning. He was particularly pleased that this mentality is a cornerstone of competition today and said it was good to see that many people are interested in the possibilities of the future.
After the welcome speech, Lőrinc Márkus, representative of AirScan, gave a presentation. He shared his experiences with the participants, including special drone surveys. In his presentation he presented a complex thermal camera survey of the VI and VII districts of Budapest, which he carried out together with another member of his team, Máté Bene.
The aim of their survey was to investigate the thermal emissions of different surfaces (asphalt, green surfaces, parks, etc.). The thermal images taken can be used to measure (to the nearest tenth) the temperature of a given measurement point, making them suitable for various comparisons, measurements and design conclusions.
After a presentation of innovative metering technologies, the programme covered technical, business, economic and human solutions ranging from regional energy efficiency to the EU's energy requirements for the region. György Szügyi, electrical engineer and economist, gave a presentation on this topic on behalf of IKOSZ - National Association of Innovative Clusters.
Regional energy efficiency is key to achieving the European Union's (EU) 2030 climate targets. It therefore set ambitious targets for reducing energy use, increasing the share of renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A comprehensive strategy and action plan, tailored to each region, is needed to achieve these targets.
The presentation by György Szügyi showed that these ambitious targets are: to reduce energy use by 32.5% by 2030 compared to EU 2007 levels. In addition, at least 32% of the EU's energy consumption should come from renewable energy sources. Most importantly, the EU must become climate neutral by 2050.
To meet these requirements, a unique training course is being organised, jointly initiated by the ArchEnerg Cluster and the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Szeged. Available from February 2023, the Regional Energy Engineer course will contribute to the green attitude of future professionals.
The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Szeged offers a three-semester educational programme open to professionals with a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, agriculture or natural sciences. The training is designed with a "learning by doing" approach, i.e. once the student has acquired the competence to apply the complex energy methodology, he/she will be able to apply it in practice. From organising energy efficiency audits to joint problem solving, we heard project examples of everything from energy efficiency audits to joint problem solving. The regional engineers will be able to analyse and describe energy situations and design balanced development options. They are able to draw up a complex strategy for energy management and development from a technical, economic, social and environmental point of view, as well as to design and manage action plans, projects and promote energy efficiency investments in their sub-areas.
In closing the event, Prof. Dr. István Bíró, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Szeged, stressed that improving regional energy efficiency is a complex task that requires a comprehensive strategy and action plan. The combination of the above solutions can contribute to the EU's 2030 climate targets, which can also be supported by the Faculty of Engineering and the further education of regional energy engineers.
Source: Ádám Kovács-Jerney
