From 24 to 26 April 2026, the INTERSTORES project was represented at the 8th International Symposium on Opto-electronic Sensor-based Monitoring in Geo-engineering (OSMG 2026), held in Suzhou, China. The event brought together leading experts from academia, industry, and research institutions to explore advances in geo-engineering monitoring technologies and their applications in sustainable infrastructure development.
Organised by the Institute of Earth Exploration & Sensing at Nanjing University, the symposium served as an international platform for discussing innovative sensing solutions, data-driven monitoring approaches, and emerging technologies supporting large-scale engineering systems.
Showcasing Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage
As part of the symposium programme, Prof. Peter Bayer (MLU) delivered a keynote presentation titled: “Construction and Monitoring of Large-scale Seasonal Energy Storage Facilities.” The presentation highlighted key developments within the INTERSTORES project, focusing on subsurface storage solutions, incampus demonstration site in Germany using fibre-optic temperature monitoring to analyse thermal processes. The contribution emphasised how advanced monitoring technologies can support the reliable operation of sTES systems, aligning with INTERSTORES’ objective to enable cost- and environmentally efficient energy storage solutions.
Engaging the International Community
The symposium gathered approximately 130 participants, with around 100 attendees directly engaged in the INTERSTORES-related session, primarily from the scientific and research community, alongside representatives from industry, policy, and civil society.
Beyond the keynote presentation, the event provided valuable opportunities for networking with international experts, exchange of knowledge on geo-engineering monitoring techniques, and promotion of INTERSTORES results and ongoing activities.
Participants expressed strong interest in large-scale energy storage systems, underscoring the relevance of INTERSTORES solutions to the broader sustainable energy transition.
Strengthening Global Collaboration
Participation in OSMG 2026 reinforces INTERSTORES’ commitment to engaging with global research and innovation communities. By contributing to high-level scientific events, the project continues to disseminate its results to targeted audiences, foster international collaboration and position seasonal thermal energy storage as a key component of future energy systems.
