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On June 26th of 2024, the i-STENTORE Project was present in the third edition of the Energy Talks, with the theme Advancing Energy Resilience: The Critical Role of Battery Storage in Modern Grids. This third Energy Talk was hosted by the SiNNOGENES Project and counted with the participation of the sister projects AGISTIN and i-STENTORE.

The session was organized as a roundtable with representatives from three projects. The concept of Virtual Power Plants, which aggregate distributed renewable energy sources and battery storage to participate in energy markets, was highlighted. These batteries offer essential services like frequency balancing, voltage support, and congestion management, which are crucial for the grid’s stability and efficiency. The talk also explored the integration of battery storage with other forms of energy storage systems, such as pumped hydro and thermal storage, to enhance system flexibility and resilience. The discussion covered dominant battery technologies like Lithium-ion and Flow batteries, examining their role in providing grid flexibility, current technical and economic challenges, and the extent of their adoption in the European power grid.

Further topics included advancements in battery storage modeling and simulation, insights from technical studies, and innovative methodologies impacting future battery storage deployment. The discussion concluded with an examination of battery recycling within the Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of energy storage solutions, emphasizing the importance of recycling in lifecycle management and the strategies being implemented to address battery end-of-life management.

Upcoming Energy Talks

Energy Talk #4 Coming Soon!

Luxembourg, June 2024 – i-STENTORE 3rd Plenary Meeting

This gathering was a fantastic opportunity to review our progress, share the latest updates, and strategise our next steps. The synergy of our partnership is driving innovative advancements in energy storage technologies, propelling us towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future. With a week packed full of important discussions, collaborations, and updates, we continue our journey towards making a significant impact on the energy sector.

Besides the Plenary Meeting, the project participated also in IEEE 15th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG 2024), at the Panel Session themed “European flagship projects on Modern Energy Systems“. This was a valuable opportunity to present i-STENTORE and its advancements in energy storage technologies and discuss their role in improving the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy systems.

PEDG 2024 presentations and contributions:

• Nikos Bilidis, from EUROPEAN DYNAMICS, representing I-STENTORE;
• loannis Mandourarakis from EUROPEAN DYNAMICS, representing WeForming;
• Giovanni De Carne, from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Institute for Technology, representing Research Facility 2.0.

1st Day of the Plenary Meeting:

• Overview of progress so far, objectives of next period, description of work.
• Update on project management procedures and communication procedures.
• Progress from Work Package 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Last Day of the Plenary Meeting:

• Updates and next steps for all demos
  🔹 Demo 1: Molten Glass thermal Storage for an increased uptake of renewable energy
  🔹 Demo 2: Pump-hydro storage system combined with BESSs
  🔹 Demo 3: Virtual Energy Storage System for Renewable Energy Integration
  🔹 Demo 4: Cooperative Modular Multi-hybrid ESS for e-mobility services
  🔹 Demo 5: Agri-PV Farm with Energy Storage Capabilities
• Progress from Work Package 4, 5 and 6
• Wrap up:
  🔹 Open Actions
  🔹 Next Steps

A big thanks to all partners and their contributions, always adding value to the project and its impact. We also thank our partner Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) for hosting this meeting. These two days represented innovation and motivation for all partners.

On May 29th of 2024, the i-STENTORE Project was present in the second edition of the Energy Talks, with the theme Innovative storage integration: bridging the gap between industrial needs and grid codes. This second Energy Talk was hosted by the AGISTIN Project and counted with the participation of the sister projects SiNNOGENES and i-STENTORE.

The webinar started with a quick overview of the AGISTIN Project and after with the presentation of the results of several surveys carried by this project, where industrial users were asked about their needs and constraints on the integration of innovative storage integration. the collected feedback will be used by the project’s tools for storage sizing and inverter controls.

After this, it was time for the SINNOGENES Project to present its Portuguese demo, where implements a hybrid storage system in an industrial park. The challenges of meeting the requirements from the both sides of the grid operator and the industrial users were discussed and the potential that dynamic prices could have in the economic viability of self-consumption and generation systems.

Lastly in this webinar, the i-STENTORE Project presented the demo that will be implemented in Madeira Island,  a 50 kW / 100 kWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery, and how this system will be integrated with the other running storage systems in Madeira: Li-ion batteries, pumped storage hydro systems and synchronous condensers. In addition to this, it was also discussed how the implementation of a grid code in Madeira island fostered the penetration of renewable energy through distributed generation, without threatening the safety of supply in the island.

Upcoming Energy Talks

Energy Talk #3 Coming Soon!

The inaugural Energy Talk #1: Unlocking the potential of innovative energy storage solutions recently took place, marking a significant milestone in the realm of energy discussions. This event, designed to bring together industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts, aimed to delve into unlocking the potential of innovative energy storage solutions. With engaging speakers, insightful presentations, and a diverse array of topics explored, the Energy Talk #1 successfully ignited dialogue and sparked inspiration among attendees. 

Introduction to the Energy Talk #1

In this Energy Talk, we delved into the transformative power of innovative energy storage solutions and their pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable energy systems. Through interactive discussion,  opportunities and challenges associated with integrating cutting-edge storage technologies into energy grids were explored. From advancements in battery storage to harnessing the potential of novel solutions like compressed air and hydropower storage, the aim was to to uncover strategies for maximising efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in energy systems. The focus of the talk were the pathways to unlocking the full potential of innovative energy storage solutions and accelerating the transition towards a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Overview

The i-STENTOREs Energy Talk #1 featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and an interactive session.

• Overview of Energy Talks Series
  Ana Luísa Alves, F6S/i-STENTORE
• Meet the Energy innovators
  Nikolaos Bilidis, ED/i-STENTORE
  Gianluca Lipari, EPRI Europe/ AGISTIN
  Ilias Zafeiropoulos, Ubitech Energy/ SINNOGENES
• Unlocking the Potential of Innovative Energy Storage Solutions: An Interactive Discussion
  Moderator:
  Rita Campos, F6S
  Panellists:
  Pedro Rodriguez, LIST/ i-STENTORE
  Gianluca Lipari, EPRI/ AGISTIN
  Ilias Zafeiropoulos, Ubitech Energy/ SINNOGENES

Upcoming Energy Talks

With the success of Energy Talk #1 setting the stage, we invite you to attend the next Energy Talk:

Energy Talk #2 Innovative storage integration: bridging the gap between industrial needs and grid codes

In the second of the energy talk series promoted by i-STENTORE, AGISTIN, SINNOGENES and 2LIPP, we will be exploring the intersection of industrial user requirements and grid connection codes in the context of innovative storage solutions’ integration.  

In this talk to be hosted by the AGISTIN project on the 29th at 11am (CEST), we will be looking at innovative storage requirements needs from the point of view of the industrial users, the implications of grid connection codes in storage integration and strategies to mitigate potential blockers in grid network codes when integrating innovative storage in industrial sites. This talk will prompt discussions on strategies for ensuring seamless grid interconnection and compliance with relevant standards.

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Watch the first Energy Talk bellow!

Oporto, January 2024 – i-STENTORE 2nd Plenary Meeting

This time the i-STENTORE consortium was together on the 31st of January and 1st of February, at the INESC TEC – Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, in Oporto, Portugal. The meeting allowed the partners to share the progress of the project, the milestones achieved so far and establish the next steps.

We continue motivated on working on innovative energy storage technologies.