The RESPONSE Project hosted its 7th webinar, focusing on Heat and Electric Storage Sustainable Solutions in Dijon and Turku. The online event took place on January 23, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET, bringing together experts to discuss innovative energy storage technologies that enhance grid flexibility and sustainability.
This session provided an in-depth look at the integrated solutions developed under the RESPONSE project’s energy transition strategy. The discussions centered around grid flexibility strategies and novel storage systems designed to optimize energy flows, maximize self-consumption, and reduce grid stress.
Insights from Experts on Innovative Energy Storage Solutions
The webinar featured key industry professionals who shared their expertise on sustainable energy storage.
Hadrien Rouchette (Dijon Métropole) explained the general goals of the project, which include converting two districts in Dijon and Turku into positive-energy districts, mobilizing innovation to implement optimal solutions for energy savings and local renewable energy production, including residents in the ecological transition to improve living conditions, and developing a monitoring tool for environmental and climate indicators for the territory. He also explored innovative solutions such as Phase Change Material (PCM) Tanks and the implementation of a Super Energy Management System within the ecosystem.
William Edrich (Sunamp) shared insights on the aim of this Innovative Element (IE), discussing design iterations, final installations, and business models applied to Turku. He examined the feasibility of a commercial Heat as a Service (HaaS) model, which arbitrages between the high and low costs of heat generation. This approach minimizes the capital requirement for the end client while also sharing operational risks between the client and the equipment supplier.
Djawad Hamache and Van Hoa Nguyen (EDF) presented Innovative Solution 3 (TA 3 Sustainable Energy Storage), which focuses on storing energy surplus and utilizing it when most needed. The objectives of this solution are to maximize self-consumption, optimize energy flows, and reduce grid stress. The solution incorporates two types of energy storage: electrical and thermal. It is divided into two parts: IS 3.1 Novel Electricity Storage, which provides flexibility to the energy system, and IS 3.2 Novel Heat Storage, which further contributes to system flexibility.
Agenda Overview
The session covered essential topics, including:
- Welcome and Introduction – Ana Fernandes (SPI)
- Sustainable Energy Storage (IS3) in RESPONSE – Hadrien Rouchette (Dijon Métropole)
- Heat Storage Solutions in Turku – William Edrich (Sunamp)
- SuperEMS – Dijon Demonstration: Energy Storage for Self-Consumption and Flexibility – Djawad Hamache & Van Hoa Nguyen (EDF)
- Q&A Session – Moderated by Ana Fernandes (SPI)
Key Takeaways
Attendees gained valuable insights into how innovative storage technologies are being implemented in Dijon and Turku to support the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy system. The webinar emphasized the importance of integrating storage solutions into urban energy networks to improve efficiency and sustainability.
The RESPONSE Project remains committed to fostering knowledge exchange and innovation in sustainable energy solutions. Stay tuned for future webinars and events that continue to drive the energy transition forward.
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