Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT
Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT

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NewHeatIntegrated – Highly flexible and modular PCM based thermal energy storage system for efficient heating applications in the built environment

The general objective of NewHeatIntegrated is the realization and demonstration of a next generation heat storage system (TES)based on phase change materials (PCM), which is adapted to the operating conditions of modern carbon free heating systems as well as to the heat demand of energy customers.

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  • Development of one salt hydrate as technical usable PCM
  • Modular 2-stage-TES, based on the developed PCM with a working temperature of ~35 °C for heating and 58 °C for hot water provision.
  • Significantly more compact TES for flexible system implementation
  • Optimal and flexible energy control and communication strategies for reduction of power peaks and energy costs, supported by novel sensors and Ai supported data evaluation.
  • Simulation (digital twins) and demonstration (reality) of function, durability, performance and cost-effectiveness of the heating and hot water solution as short-term storage in different application scenarios

  • Creation of an effordable cost-effective TES solution
  • Social acceptance and engagement of all entities and persons involved in the value chain, as well as multipliers and end users
  • Scalability to EU level

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The aim of the NewHeatIntegrated project is to develop an innovative and technically and economically advantageous solution for building-integrated thermal energy storage (TES) systems that can be configured on a site-specific basis for applications throughout Europe.

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Funding

Co-funded by the European Union, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Projektträger Jülich.

Duration

November 2023 until April 2026

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Project Website

newheatintegrated.eu