About the Academy
A European training platform focused on hands-on instruction in PVT hybrid systems, bridging academic research and real-world installation practice.
Our Mission
The Academy was established in response to the rapidly growing demand for qualified professionals in PVT systems, heat pumps, and modern HVAC technologies. The market has long lacked specialists capable of designing, installing, and optimising complex energy systems.
We bridge academic research from leading technical universities with the requirements of industry and installation companies — delivering education that matches current technologies and real-world needs.
Our vision is to train a new generation of PVT technology specialists across Central Europe by 2030, and to gradually extend our educational programme to further EU countries.
Partner Institutions
The Academy is the result of collaboration between four leading technical institutions from the Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia, and North Macedonia.
VUT Brno
Brno, Czech Republic
Brno University of Technology — research and development of PVT systems.
Visit websiteTU Wien
Vienna, Austria
Vienna University of Technology — thermal systems and HVAC research.
Visit websiteTVZ Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb University of Applied Sciences — hands-on installation training.
Visit websiteSolar Energy
Skopje, North Macedonia
Macedonian Solar Energy Association in Skopje — research and deployment of solar and PVT technologies across the Balkans.
Visit websiteLaboratory & Equipment
Teaching takes place in modern, well-equipped laboratories with real PVT installations and state-of-the-art measurement technology.
Energy System · Flow Diagram
PVT system — from sun to electricity, heat and steam
Hybrid panels power three branches simultaneously. Follow the direction and intensity of each flow, adjust irradiance and hover over any element to see what it does.
Live output · illustrative
Conditions
How the system works
PVT panels simultaneously produce electricity and low-grade heat. Electricity flows through the inverter to consumption, battery and grid — part of it drives the heat pump. Heat travels through the exchanger and pump to storage tanks — and from the accumulated heat a steam generator can produce process steam.
Educational diagram. Power, temperature and steam production values are illustrative — calculated from incident energy for a model array ≈ 32 m² using simplified assumptions.
Our Team
Our team comprises academic staff from partner universities, research specialists, and industry experts in renewable energy. By combining research and industry, we ensure a high level of expertise and up-to-date content throughout the programme.
Become part of the next generation of PVT technology specialists. Enrol in a course and gain practical skills with real market value.