Content/scope: The objective is to develop and demonstrate novel compact seasonal thermal storage systems for applications in the range of medium temperatures (between 20 – 100 °C) using novel or improved existing materials (see specificities of the topic [reference to be added] on materials for thermal storage systems). The storage system should be demonstrated and evaluated in an integrated way by taking into account the other important elements of the system. More precisely, it should be in connection with the storage device, to liaise with the thermal energy supply, the control and monitoring, the thermal transport components and thermal user.

This topic contributes to realising the Implementation Plan (2010-2012) and the Technology Roadmap (2010-2020) of the European Industrial Initiative on Smart Cities and the resulting project(s) will form part of the EII.

Funding scheme: Collaborative Project

Expected impact:

• Provide a thorough impulse on knowledge related to applied and demonstration research in this area of storage for multi purpose energy heating cooling applications.
• In the medium term the new storages should lead to deploy fully cost effective and fully environmentally based renewable energy supply systems.

Additional information This activity implies gathering of critical mass of applied research and demonstration based knowledge (with active participation of EU top leading companies and research organisations as well as industrial leading companies in especially chemicals and/or material and apparatus engineering areas. This will be considered during the evaluation.

In the framework of the EII a specific monitoring and knowledge sharing mechanism will be established under the auspices of the Commission and the selected projects will be expected to participate.

It is envisaged that up to three projects could be funded.

Open in call: FP7-ENERGY-2011-2