International Innovation Network for the Development of Cost-and Environmentally Efficient Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage

Solutions developed

INTERSTORES aims to achieve successful market acceptance, technological attractiveness and competitiveness by improving performance, cost efficiency and increased reliability. By pooling engineering, (hydro-)geological, environmental, and applied disciplines as well as expertise from different sectors, 14 partners from 9 countries will ensure a high exploitability through technology transfer measures.

Main results

INTERSTORES showcases two scalable sTES variants to enhance European energy systems, emphasizing versatility and market viability. Demonstrators highlight Reno-sTES and Giga-CTES, proving their favorable techno-economic and environmental performance. With full-scale demonstrations, INTERSTORES addresses operational robustness and replicability, elucidating design differences, integration potentials, and environmental impacts. By focusing on technology transfer and market research, it maximizes replication potential, paving the way for widespread adoption of sTES innovations.