Conference paper: A Modelling-Based Parametric Assessment of sTES Design and Operation Within a Thermal Source Network

Conference:19th IBPSA Conference Brisbane, Australia, Aug 24-27, 2025 Authors: Shariq Akbar (THI), Simon Müller (THI), Abdulrahman Dahash (AIT), Christoph Bott (MLU), David Schmitt (THI), Christoph Trinkl (THI), Peter Bayer (MLU), […]
Conference paper: Thermal characterization of crystalline rocks for cavern thermal energy storage application

Conference: 6th EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference & Exhibition Authors: Sami Vallin (GTK) (presenter), Petri Hakala (GTK), Kati Ahlqvist (GTK), Markku Hagström (GTK), Petri Hakala (GTK) Relevance to INTERSTORES: WP2 […]
Conference paper: Simulation-based design of world’s largest cavern thermal energy storage: Optimization of VARANTO

Authors: Abdulrahman Dahash (AIT), Fabrizia Giordano (AIT), Kimmo Korhonen (GTK), Sami Vallin (GTK), Kahti Ahlqvist (GTK) and Markku Hagström (GTK) The paper “Simulation based design of world’s largest cavern thermal […]
Conference paper: Towards high thermal-to-hydraulic performance of heat exchangers for water-gravel thermal energy storage

Authors: Abdulrahman Dahash (AIT), Fabrizia Giordano (AIT), Ahmed Serageldin (AIT), Emre Bas (PGM), Rainer Strobel (PGM) The paper “Toward High Thermal‑Hydraulic Performance of Heat Exchangers for Water‑Gravel Thermal […]
SESAAU2025 – Book of Abstracts

Techno-economic advantages of coupling large-scale sTES with heat pumps in district heating systemsDemonstrating how optimised sizing and strategic allocation of heat pumps can unlock massive OPEX savings and CO₂ reductions. Presented by Dr. Adulrahman […]
Deliverable 2.1 – Demo Report – Draft (EU approval pending)

Authors: Bas, Emre (PGM), Strobel, Rainer (PGM), Abdulrahman Dahash (AIT), Rämä, Miika (VTT) Contributors: Rämä, Miika (VTT), Faigl, Markus (INC), Matias Siponen (VNT), Christoph Bott (MLU), Peter Bayer (MLU) The […]
Deliverable 3.4 – Concepts for Innovative sTES – Draft (EU approval pending)

Authors: Abdulrahman Dahash (AIT), Christoph Bott (MLU), Shariq Akbar (THI), Simon Müller (THI) Contributors: Fabrizia Giordano (AIT), Ahmed Serageldin (AIT), David Hoffmann (MLU), David Schmitt (THI), Tobias Schrag (THI), Markku […]
Deliverable 5.4 – Monitoring concepts for sTES ambient domains – Draft (EU approval pending)

Authors: Christoph Bott (MLU), David Hoffmann (MLU), Peter Bayer (MLU) Sami Vallin (GTK) Contributors: Evgenii Kortunov (GTK), Markus Faigl (INC), Emre Bas (PGM), Rainer Strobel (PGM), Hanna Pitkänen (VNT), Matias […]
Conference paper: Modern Benchmark of Adaptive Thermal Source Network at an Industrial Site

Authors: Simon Müller, University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Christoph Bott, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, David Schmitt, University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Markus Faigl, AUDI AG, Klaus Göttl, AUDI AG, Rainer […]
Conference paper: Enhancing Efficiency and Feasibility of Large-Scale Thermal Energy Storage in District Heating

Authors: Abdulrahman Dahash, Fabrizia Giordano, Ahmed Serageldin Abstract: This paper explores the role of insulation distribution in the performance and cost-efficiency of large-scale seasonal thermal energy storage (sTES) systems. Through […]