{"id":4714,"date":"2024-07-10T16:25:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T14:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bves.frank-meyer.info\/?p=4714"},"modified":"2024-07-11T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:42:55","slug":"status-conference-on-thermal-storage-appeal-for-a-prompt-heat-storage-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bves.frank-meyer.info\/en\/2024\/07\/10\/status-conference-on-thermal-storage-appeal-for-a-prompt-heat-storage-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sta\u00adtus Con\u00adfe\u00adrence On Ther\u00admal Sto\u00adrage: Appeal For A Prompt Heat Sto\u00adrage Stra\u00adtegy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sta\u00adtus Con\u00adfe\u00adrence On Ther\u00admal Sto\u00adrage: Appeal For A Prompt Heat Sto\u00adrage Stra\u00adtegy<\/h1>\n<\/div>

Organized by the Germany's Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES), the status conference \"Thermal Storage for the Heat Transition\" took place on June 27, 2024 in Berlin and attracted over 300 participants on site and via livestream. The key role of thermal storage in the decarbonization of heat demand was emphasized under the motto \"Energy transition also means heat transition, and heat transition only works with storage\".<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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10.07.2024<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The conference underlined that the energy transition must encompass the entire energy system, especially the heating sector. More than half of final energy consumption falls to the heating sector, whereby process heat accounts for over 60 percent of final energy consumption in the industrial sector. There is enormous potential for the use of energy storage systems in the heating sector. Thermal storage systems enable a decentralized and self-sufficient heat supply and the adjustment of heating and cooling requirements independently of using fossil fuels. For the industrial sector, thermal storage systems can increase energy efficiency in the production process and drive forward the electrification and decarbonization of industry.<\/p>\n

A variety of technologies are readily available<\/span><\/h4>\n

Various companies from the BVES members showcased technologies that are already implemented in different applications. These include Kraftblock with solid fuel storage systems, Malta with molten salt storage systems, LUMENION with steel storage systems, Carbon Clean Solutions with heat batteries, Iqony, EnergyNest with high-performance concrete and Flamco with phase change material. All these technologies can be used both stationary and mobile in required temperature ranges and are easily scalable. GP Joule in addition showed how local and district heating networks with storage systems can use 100% renewable heat.<\/p>\n

The participants emphasized that the lack of a legal framework and regulations is hindering the successful implementation of storage systems in Germany. In his presentation, Ulf Jacobshagen, lawyer and partner at Becker B\u00fcttner Held, outlined the current legal framework for the heating sector and the heating transition as well as the latest developments and prospects.<\/p>\n

The topic of heat shifts into the political focus<\/span><\/h4>\n

Policymakers also voiced their support. Dr. Beate Baron, sub-department head for climate and environmental protection in industry, presented the BMWK's goals and policy instruments for the decarbonization of industry. She also stressed the importance of thermal storage for the generation of process heat. Maria-Lena Weiss, MP, CDU\/CSU faction, emphasized the importance of electrifying the heat supply with the help of thermal storage systems and pledged to advocate suitable framework conditions in the Bundestag in order to accelerate the heat transition in small and medium-sized enterprises. Christian Maa\u00df, Head of Department for Heat, Hydrogen and Efficiency at the BMWK, outlined the ongoing development of the heat storage strategy, which will soon be presented for consultation.<\/p>\n

The status conference has clearly shown: The energy transition encompasses far more than just renewable electricity generation. Completing the heating transition is a decisive and major factor in the development of a renewable energy system. The heating sector should no longer be the \"elephant in the room\". It needs an adequate regulatory framework that supports the use of storage technologies. Furthermore, the perspective should remain technology-open and not be narrowed down to just subsiding of specific technologies. The BVES is willing to use its expertise to find constructive and effective solutions together with the decision-makers in the BMWK, the Bundestag and the relevant committees.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Photo: William Veder \u00b7 Event photography<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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