Deliverable 2.1 – Demo Report

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 INTERSTORES project report outlines the progress in planning and implementing construction projects for two demonstration sites:

Site Overview: Provides a detailed description of the incampus site in Ingolstadt, Germany, and VECTES in Kuusikonmäki, Vantaa, Finland, focusing on their energy infrastructures and the specific requirements for implementing seasonal thermal energy storage (sTES) systems.
Project Tasks: Covers Work Package 2 (WP2), which includes site preparation, system adaptation and implementation, and operation, highlighting the technical investigations essential for successful system implementation.
Infrastructure and System Implementation: Details the adaptation of existing infrastructure and the implementation of sTES systems, including monitoring system feasibility, insulating material selection, and system installation.
Conclusions and Outlook: Summarizes the main findings and future perspectives, providing stakeholders with insights into the project's progress and future potential.

The report targets various audiences:

Funding Body: Updates on project status and compliance with funding conditions.
Research Partners: Supplies detailed documentation for ongoing scientific collaboration.
Public: Informs the public about the project’s goals and progress, enhancing understanding and interest in sustainable energy projects.