PHAETHON CoE will host a delegation from the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce on 15 October 2026, joined by representatives of German companies.
The visit will showcase PHAETHON’s research and innovation activities, facilities, and smart energy technologies through presentations, guided tours, and live demonstrations. Highlights will include the Centre’s Innovation Hub and Makerspace, renewable energy research facilities, Smart Energy Infrastructure, and nanogrid pilot, offering participating German companies valuable first-hand insights into PHAETHON’s research and demonstration activities.
Importantly, the visit will also provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and explore potential areas of collaboration in smart energy research and innovation.
Agenda
German – Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce Visit
| Date: | 15/10/2026 |
| Location: | Physical – University of Cyprus Campus 1 Panepistimiou Avenue, 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia, Cyprus (map) |
| Host: | PHAETHON CoE – University of Cyprus |
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| 09:30 – 09:45 | 15’ | Welcome Coffee | ||
| 09:45 – 10:00 | 15’ | Welcome by PHAETHON CoE CEO
George E. Georghiou |
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| 10:00 – 10:45 | 45’ | PHAETHON CoE Overview | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | 30’ | – Presentation of PHAETHON CoE R&I Activities
George E. Georghiou, CEO PHAETHON CoE |
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| 10:30 – 10:45 | 15’ | – Discussion – Areas of Collaboration Discussion on joint activities and collaboration areas. |
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| 10:45 – 11:15 | 30’ | Visit – PHAETHON CoE Facilities New Engineering School | ||
| 10:45 – 11:15 | 30’ | Guided Tour PHAETHON CoE Facilities (Working Areas, Innovation Hub, Makerspace, Education & Training Facilities).
– Demo of Makerspace capabilities. – Demo of New Engineering School – Renewable Energy Sources, Smart Grids and Storage Facilities. |
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| 11:15 – 12:00 | 45’ | Visit – PHAETHON CoE Smart Energy Infrastructure | ||
| 11:15– 12:00 | 45’ | Guided Tour PHAETHON CoE Infrastructure (Smart Energy Infrastructure)
– Short tour at Learning Resource Centre – University of Cyprus. – Demo of Smart Energy Infrastructure and testing capabilities – Demo of Nanogrid “Living Lab” (PV-plus-storage system, EV charging infrastructure and centralised microgrid controls). |
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| 12:00 – 13:00 | 60’ | Lunch Break | ||
