Thermochemical Energy Storage: The next generation thermal batteries?
Thermochemical energy storage offers a clean, efficient and versatile way of storing heat, but there are research challenges to solve before it becomes the next generation thermal batteries.
Energy-efficient Climate Control of Greenhouses
Co-authors: August Brækken (SINTEF Energy Research) and Michael Bantle (SINTEF Energy Research) Not only can greenhouses contribute to a more sustainable and emissions-free…
Thermal storage and heat pumps: a step towards zero-emission cruise ships
Thermal storage and heat pumps can play a key role in enabling cruise ships to meet their high power and heating demands while…
Thermal batteries with biowax: The future of heat storage for buildings
Thermal energy batteries to store excess heat are nothing new. Hot water bottles have been a common sight in homes for decades, while…
Industrial energy consumption is massive, but thermal storage can boost energy efficiency
In 2017, energy consumption in Norway’s onshore industrial sector was 79 TWh. In comparison, total household energy consumption in the same year was 49…
Waste heat as an energy source for buildings
The Research Council of Norway supports a program called Knowledge-building Projects for Industry (KPN). In this blog you can find out more about…