RESEARCH LINE
Energy storage
Main Researcher
Objetives
Aligned with the goals of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan, ECO2Lab Energy Storage research line focuses on developing and integrating efficient, flexible, and sustainable energy storage solutions to support the decarbonization of energy systems. Our work targets the stabilization of energy supply of electricity or heat from intermittent renewable sources and the optimization of energy use in industrial processes through thermal and chemical storage systems.
This line supports the transition to a low-carbon economy by enabling the integration of variable renewable energy, improving grid flexibility, and enhancing energy resilience in industrial and transportation sectors.
ChALLENGES
- Development of cost-effective thermochemical energy storage technologies.
- Integration of storage systems with industrial processes and renewable energy sources.
- Scale-up and long-duration energy storage solutions for grid and off-grid applications.
- Coupling energy storage with CO₂ utilization and hydrogen production for sector coupling strategies.
- Lifecycle analysis and techno-economic assessment of storage technologies under real-world conditions.
ECO2Lab focuses on developing innovative and scalable energy storage technologies to support the integration of renewable energy and the decarbonization of energy-intensive sectors. Our research spans thermochemical storage, and hybrid systems, with applications in both grid-scale and industrial settings.
We conduct experimental validation of catalysts and systems under realistic operating conditions, including high-temperature processes and dynamic load profiles. In parallel, we carry out process modeling and simulations to evaluate the performance, efficiency, and flexibility of storage technologies when coupled with renewable generation, carbon utilization processes, or hydrogen production.
Techno-economic and life cycle assessments are key components of our approach, enabling us to identify the most promising solutions for long-duration storage, energy arbitrage, and industrial process integration. Through this research, ECO2Lab aims to contribute to a more resilient, flexible, and sustainable energy system.
