Thermal Energy Storage

Research Topics
Thermochemical Energy Storage Diagram
Thermochemical energy storage
  • Development of innovative materials from PG for TcES via Hydration/Dehydration reaction.
  • Thermochemical materials for adiabatic hydrogen storage.
  • Lab scale reactors prototyping.
High Temperature Sensible Storage Diagram
High Temperature Sensible Storage
  • Technical and Thermophysical Characterization of Storage Materials.
  • Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Storage Systems.
  • Design and Development of Prototype Sensible Storage Systems.
High Temperature RedOx Cycles Diagram
High Temperature RedOx Cycles
  • Design and innovate highly efficient materials for TcES via RedOx reaction.
  • Investigation of the potential of multi-element redox systems.
  • Prototyping of a lab scale reactor for high-temperature redox cycles.
Vision & Objectives
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INNOVATION

Development of energy storage systems that integrate with renewable energy sources, enabling better management of excess energy production and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

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TECHNOLOGY

Valorization of industrial by-products and natural resources in the TES field.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Development of Phosphogypsum-based materials for Thermochemical Energy Storage.

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ECONOMIC

Reducing the cost of energy storage materials to enhance integration efficiency.

Design and build lab-scale prototype reactors for TES Systems.

Projects & Grants