i-STENTORE Project Successfully Gathers for 4th Plenary Meeting in Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal – December 17-18, 2024 – The i-STENTORE Project, focused on innovative Energy Storage Technologies to enhance renewable energy integration, successfully held its 4th Plenary Meeting at the Instituto Pedro Nunes. The two-day event brought together all project partners to discuss progress, address challenges, and strategise for the upcoming phases of the project.
Day 1 centered on various work packages, including Project Management (WP1), Specification of Energy Storage Flexibility Requirements (WP2), Development and Integration of the i-STENTORE System (WP3), i-STENTORE Demonstration Across Technologies and Scenarios (WP4), Evaluation, Assessment, Replication, and Scalability Potential (WP5), and Dissemination, Exploitation, Standardization, and Impact Outreach (WP6). The consortium collaborated to address challenges, refine specifications, and strategize for the next phases of our project. For WP6, the partners participated in a dedicated brainstorming session to explore and suggest innovative ideas for project promotion and dissemination. Additionally, the progress and next steps for Demo 1: Molten Glass Thermal Storage to Enhance Renewable Energy Adoption in Slovenia and Demo 2: Pump-Hydro Storage System Integrated with BESSs in Portugal were discussed and analised.
On Day 2, attention turned to the other demonstration scenarios, featuring Demo 3: Virtual Energy Storage System for Renewable Energy Integration in Spain, Demo 4: Cooperative Modular Multi-hybrid Energy Storage System for e-mobility services in Italy, and Demo 5: Agri-PV Farm with Energy Storage Capabilities in Luxembourg. The team provided valuable insights, tackled technical challenges, and planned strategies for the effective implementation of these groundbreaking energy solutions.
The Plenary Meeting concluded with strategic planning sessions, fostering alignment among participants on project goals and next steps. The i-STENTORE Project continues to make strides towards revolutionising energy storage technologies and promoting a sustainable future.
