Fighting Corrosion in Green and Low-carbon Energy Technologies
3 – 5 September 2026, TU Dublin, Bolton Street, Dublin
About the Summer School
As the world accelerates its transition toward low-carbon energy systems, corrosion is emerging as a critical challenge across a wide range of green technologies. Hydrogen systems, offshore renewable infrastructure, geothermal energy plants, and emerging electrochemical processes expose materials to increasingly complex and aggressive environments and ensuring the durability and reliability of these systems is essential to make the energy transition both safe and economically viable.
The EFC Summer School 2026 brings together PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and engineers from industry for an intensive three-day learning experience focused on the role of corrosion science in enabling sustainable energy technologies. Through expert lectures, hands-on technical activities, interactive discussions, and site visits, participants will explore the materials challenges at the heart of the most important energy systems shaping our future.
The Summer School is held immediately prior to EUROCORR 2026, making it an ideal opportunity to extend your time in Dublin and connect with the wider European corrosion community.
Programme
Fighting Corrosion in Green Energy Technologies
The programme is subject to minor changes.
Thursday, 3 September
Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition
Tour of Mount Lucas Wind Farm
08:00 – Welcome
Meeting point: Bolton Street, Technological University Dublin
08:30 – Departure to Mount Lucas Wind Farm
Transport will be provided by the organisers.
10:00–15:30 – Visit to Mount Lucas Wind Farm
The visit will include:
- Tour of the wind farm
- Visit to Zero Energy Buildings
- Lunch
15:30 – Departure for Dublin
17:00 – Arrival at Bolton Street
17:30 – Free afternoon/evening
Friday, 4 September
Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition
Wind & Solar Energy | Hydrogen Economy
09:00 – Welcome
09:30–10:15 – Lecture Session
Climate, Corrosion and the Energy Mix
10:15 – Coffee Break
10:30–12:00 – Wind Turbines
Lecture session and technical activities.
12:00–13:30 – Lunch
13:45–15:15 – Solar Energy & Hydrogen Economy
Lecture sessions and technical activities covering:
- Solar panels
- Safe hydrogen economy
15:15 – Coffee Break
15:45–17:30 – Laboratory Visits
Visit to the laboratories at Technological University Dublin.
17:30 – Free afternoon
20:00 – Social Gathering
Dublin city centre
Organised by Young EFC.
Saturday, 5 September
Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition
Geothermal Energy | Carbon Capture & Sequestration | AI
08:30 – Welcome
09:00–10:00 – Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS)
Lecture and technical activity.
10:00 – Coffee Break
10:15–12:00 – Geothermal Energy
Lecture and technical activity.
12:00–13:30 – Lunch
13:30–14:00 – Survey & Recap
14:00–16:30 – AI for Corrosionists
Lecture and technical activity, including a coffee break.
16:30 – Discussion & Closing Remarks
Programme at a Glance
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 3 September | Mount Lucas Wind Farm Tour |
| Friday, 4 September | Wind & Solar Energy, Hydrogen Economy |
| Saturday, 5 September | Geothermal Energy, CCS & AI |
Venue & Location
TU Dublin, Bolton Street Campus
The Summer School takes place at TU Dublin’s historic Bolton Street Campus, located in the heart of Dublin city centre. The campus has been a centre of technological education for over a century and offers an inspiring environment for collaborative learning and networking.
ADDRESS
Bolton Street Campus, Technological University Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland
GETTING THERE
Within walking distance of Dublin city centre. Well served by public transport. Full travel information will be provided upon registration.
Registration Fee
What’s included?
The registration fee covers full participation in the Summer School, including:
- Access to all lectures and keynote presentations
- All hands-on technical activities and collaborative sessions
- Site visits, including transport
- Coffee and tea break throughout all three days
- Lunches on all three days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Welcome social event
- Certificate of attendance
Accommodation is not included and must be arranged independently.
Registration fee
| Students (Master, PhD candidates) and Early Career Researchers (Postdoctoral Researchers) | €250 (€203.25 + 23% VAT) |
| Early career Professionals (industry) | €320 (€260.16 + 23% VAT) |
Registration is now closed
Visa Requirements
Full information regarding the visa requirements and application process for attendees at Eurocorr 2026 is available from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. Please note that it usually takes at least 8 weeks for a visa application to be processed. Attendees will be required to register and settle conference fees in full prior to applying for their visa in order to obtain documentation from the conference organisers verifying the registration.
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