Summer School in Energy Informatics 2026
Climate-Constrained Transitions: From Climate Necessity to Institutional Feasibility
12-13 October 2026, Sino-Danish College (SDC), Beijing, China
Energy Informatics for Climate-Constrained Transitions: From Climate Necessity to Institutional Feasibility
This summer school offers a coherent, cross-scale perspective on Energy Informatics, explicitly linking climate science, system modeling, and institutional governance. Rather than treating digitalization, climate targets, and policy as separate themes, the program is designed around a single organizing logic:
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Climate targets define what must happen.
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Energy Informatics determines how complex systems can be steered.
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Policy and regulation determine what can actually be implemented.
Hosted in Beijing, the summer school brings together China-focused climate transition analysis and European expertise in digital energy governance, providing participants with a rare opportunity to understand how climate-constrained pathways are translated into real-world system transformation under different institutional conditions.
Participants are guided from physical and carbon constraints on Day 1 to digital, regulatory, and governance feasibility on Day 2, forming a complete Energy Informatics perspective that is both scientifically rigorous and policy-relevant.
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The summer school is organized in cooperation with Energy Informatics.Academy Conference 2026 (EI.A 2026), 14-16 October 2026, Sino-Danish College (SDC), Beijing, China​
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Registration fee: 150 euros
Seats are limited to ensure close interaction and mentoring.
👉 Register now to secure your place.
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Key Topics
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Paris-aligned climate pathways and carbon budgets
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National and sectoral decarbonization under stringent temperature targets
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Demand-side mitigation and consumption-based emissions accounting
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Paris-aligned climate pathways and carbon budgets
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National and sectoral decarbonization under stringent temperature targets
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Demand-side mitigation and consumption-based emissions accounting
Program Highlights
Explicit bridging of climate science, data-driven modeling, and governance
Interactive group work translating theory into analytical reasoning
Comparative China–EU perspective on energy system transformation
Strong focus on analytical thinking rather than tool-specific training
Two tightly connected thematic days with distinct academic leadership
Reading-driven teaching anchored in high-impact scientific literature
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Summer School in Energy Informatics 2026, participants will be able to:
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Understand how climate targets translate into system-level transformation requirements
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Analyze energy and consumption systems across multiple scales using data-driven logic
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Critically assess the role of demand-side mitigation in national decarbonization pathways
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Explain how digital tools enable but do not replace institutional governance
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Evaluate energy informatics solutions in light of regulatory and policy constraints
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Communicate climate- and policy-aware research and system designs
Important Dates
Deadline for Registration
15 August 2026
Summer School Date
12-13 October 2026
Program Duration, Credits, Certification
The Summer School in Energy Informatics 2026 is an intensive two-day academic program designed to provide a coherent and structured learning experience at the intersection of climate-constrained energy transitions, digital energy systems, and institutional governance.
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The program carries a total workload equivalent to 2 ECTS credits, reflecting a combination of:
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structured lectures,
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guided reading of high-impact academic literature,
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interactive group work and analytical exercises, and
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synthesis discussions linking climate science, energy informatics, and policy feasibility.
The summer school is designed to support the academic and professional development of PhD researchers, master’s students, and professionals working in energy systems, climate policy, digitalization, and related fields.
Participants who actively participate in all sessions and complete the group-based analytical exercises will be awarded a Certificate of Participation, recognizing their engagement and acquired competence in:
Energy Informatics for Climate-Constrained Energy Transitions: From Climate Necessity to Institutional Feasibility
Prerequisites and Expected Background
The Summer School in Energy Informatics 2026 is designed for participants with an interest in energy systems, climate transition, and digitalization. To fully benefit from the lectures, readings, and group-based analytical exercises, participants are expected to have the following background or readiness:
Academic background
Graduate-level education (Master’s or PhD level), or equivalent professional experience, in one of the following areas:
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energy systems, power engineering, or industrial systems
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climate science, environmental studies, or sustainability
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data science, systems modeling, or informatics
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energy policy, economics, or related social-science fields
Conceptual familiarity
Basic understanding of:
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energy systems and sectoral structure (e.g. power, industry, transport, buildings)
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climate change mitigation and decarbonization concepts
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quantitative or analytical reasoning (e.g. interpreting figures, scenarios, or models)
Skills and learning readiness
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Ability to read and discuss academic literature in English
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Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary discussion and group work
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Openness to connecting physical climate constraints with institutional and policy perspectives
What is not required
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No prior experience with specific software tools, programming languages, or modeling platforms is required
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No formal background in law or regulation is required for participation in Day 2
Participants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The program is structured to build shared understanding across disciplines, while challenging participants to think rigorously across climate science, energy informatics, and governance.
Registration and Admission Process
The Summer School has a limited number of places in order to maintain a focused, interactive, and discussion-oriented learning environment. Admission is therefore based on a light academic screening, aimed at ensuring that participants can fully benefit from the two-day program.
Applicants are required to submit a short application document including the following elements:
Research Background
A concise summary of your academic background and/or professional experience, highlighting relevance to energy systems, climate change mitigation, sustainability, digitalization, data-driven analysis, or related fields.
Current Research/Professional Focus
A brief description of your current research topics, doctoral work, master’s studies, or professional responsibilities, and how they relate to:
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climate and energy transitions,
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energy systems analysis,
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demand-side mitigation, or
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digital and data-enabled energy systems.
Motivation for Participation
A short statement explaining:
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why you wish to attend the Summer School,
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how the program aligns with your academic or professional goals, and
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what you expect to gain from the combined focus on climate-constrained energy transitions and energy informatics.
Applications will be reviewed by the organizing committee with the aim of composing a diverse and interdisciplinary cohort, while ensuring a shared analytical foundation among participants.
Successful applicants will be notified by email and invited to complete the registration.
Summer School Organizing Committee
Hongbo Duan, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China​
Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Zheng Grace Ma, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Signe Rude Madsen, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Summer School in Energy Informatics 2026 is part of the Energy Informatics Academy, an international research community fostering long-term collaboration and excellence in energy informatics.​
More information about the Energy Informatics Academy is available on the Academy homepage.
Email us if you have any question regarding the summer school event
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Email: contact@energyinformatics.academy
