Brenmiller Europe: Present and Future of the Thermal Energy Storage in Europe

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Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:06 .

Julia Reig of Brenmiller Europe and Green Enesys Presents Modular Thermal Energy Storage Solutions at Industry Event, Highlighting Hybrid Heat Battery Technology and Decarbonization Benefits

Julia Reig, head of process engineering at Brenmiller Europee and Green Enesys, introduces the innovative thermal energy storage technology developed by Brenmiller. This heat battery utilizes crushed rocks to store high-temperature heat and can be charged using either electricity or waste heat from various sources like flue gases. The modular system is versatile with capacities ranging from 10 megawatt-hours to over 1000 megawatt-hours and boasts a lifespan exceeding 30 years without performance degradation. Each module comprises multiple "B-cubes," containing compressed rock cells that facilitate efficient charging and discharging cycles. The significant advantage of this system lies in its ability to decouple charging and discharging processes, making it suitable for varied industrial applications requiring consistent steam or hot fluid supply. Charging can be achieved through renewable electricity or grid power during off-peak times, offering benefits such as grid balancing services, cost savings on natural gas, reduced CO2 emissions, and revenue generation from discharged steam sales. A concrete example highlighted is a project in Italy with Enel's combined cycle plant at Santa Barbara—showcasing the efficacy of this technology in real-world scenarios where it stores high-pressure steam to discharge medium pressure steam efficiently while leveraging renewable energy resources for stable industrial heating needs.

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Julia Reig
Head of Process Engineering
Brenmiller Europe / Green Enesys
Spain

The era of "mega" and "giga" batteries has finally arrived in continental Europe, with hundreds of MW or even GW range-projects being announced on a regular basis. At the same time, durations are also increasing as revenue stacking becomes increasingly important with ancillary services saturating in key markets. Energy storage projects that enable "virtual transmission" are also growing in importance to address grid congestion as more and more renewables come online. Solutions are being sought across the continent for cost control, energy security and increased sustainability. In this session, we will take a closer look at some of the most interesting energy storage projects that reflect key industry trends in Europe, examining their set-up, drivers, economics, challenges and significance for the energy storage sector.

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Director EMEA
ESS Inc.
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Lars Rupert
Founder / CCO
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Georg Gallmetzer
Managing Director
ECO STOR GmbH
Germany

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