On November 26, 2024, the INTERSTORES project participated in a thought-provoking webinar hosted by Euroheat & Power. INTERSTORES was presented by our Dr. Abdulrahman Dahash from the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT).
This collaborative event, organized alongside the DHC+ Platform and RHC-ETIP, brought together experts, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge innovations in Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (sTES) and its integration into district heating systems.
With participation from four leading EU-funded projects — INTERSTORES, USES4HEAT, THUNDER, and TREASURE — the webinar highlighted the transformative potential of TES in advancing sustainable energy systems.
Event Highlights:
The session included engaging presentations by project representatives:
- TREASURE: Dr. Wim van Helden presentation “Demonstrating large pit thermal energy storage and improving
their components, processes and procedures for an accelerated realisation of
100% sustainable district heating networks in Europe”, addressed the economic integration of TES into district heating networks and its role in reducing carbon footprints. - USES4HEAT: Dr. Silvia Trevisan form KTJ Royal Institute of Technology delivered “Underground Large Scale Seasonal Energy Storage for Decarbonized and Reliable Heat”, showcased solutions for utilizing TES to optimize heating and cooling systems across urban areas.
- THUNDER: Zafer Ure, Managing Director, PCM Products Ltd. showcased their project “Thermochemical storage utilization enabling data centre seasonal energy recovery”, focusing on advanced thermal storage technologies to increase the efficiency of renewable energy systems.
- INTERSTORES: Dr. Abdulrahman Dahash presented the project through “A journey in innovative seasonal thermal energy storage
solutions”, detailing the demo sites – inampus, Germany, and Varanto, Finland.
A Glimpse into the Q&A Session:
The lively Q&A session added depth to the discussions, with panelists addressing a wide range of questions:
- Global Applicability: underground TES solutions can be adapted globally, provided specific geological conditions are met.
- Innovative Design Choices: the cost-effectiveness of incampus heat exchanger design, which eliminates the need for expensive floating covers.
Looking Ahead:
The webinar reinforced the importance of TES in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting the transition to sustainable district heating systems. The INTERSTORES project continues to lead the way, fostering collaboration and innovation across Europe.
Stay tuned for the webinar recording and materials, which will soon be available on Euroheat & Power’s website.
Thank you to all attendees, speakers, and partners for making this event a success!
