On April 16, 2025, the INTERSTORES project took center stage at the COMSOL User Meeting 2025, hosted at TU Vienna. Dr. Abdulrahman Dahash from AIT delivered a keynote presentation titled “From Planning and Layout to Operation of Large-Scale Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage: A Success Story with COMSOL Multiphysics.”
The presentation highlighted how advanced simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics are transforming the planning, design, and operation of seasonal thermal energy storage (sTES) systems. Key innovations from the INTERSTORES demo-sites were showcased — including Reno-sTES at IN-Campus, Germany, and VECTES-Varanto in Finland, the world’s largest (C)TES, with groundbreaking achievements in storage media, material improvements, and environmental integration.
The event attracted around 100 participants from the scientific community and creative industries, generating vibrant discussions and valuable feedback. This recognition strengthens INTERSTORES’ position at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transition.
