The Project MUSPELL aims to drive significant advancements in the industrial sector from scientific, economic, and societal perspectives, promoting sustainable and efficient energy systems.
The project main objective is to develop a medium-temperature, medium-to-long-term Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) with built-in heat pump capabilities, utilizing a hybrid approach with innovative TCM and PCM materials.
Scientifically, the project focuses on developing and optimizing TCMs and PCMs for medium-temperature applications, enhancing energy density, thermal conductivity, and sustainability. The integration of a 2-in-1 TESS, functioning as both thermal storage and a heat pump, represents a technological breakthrough, advancing system integration knowledge with technically and economically sustainable equipment.
Economically, Muspell addresses barriers to adopting advanced thermal energy storage solutions by reducing investment costs and increasing returns for industrial facilities. The innovative TESS design enhances energy efficiency and self-sufficiency, as it supports the cascaded use of waste heat, creating more resilient and energy-efficient industrial parks.
From a societal perspective, the TESS enhances the stability and reliability of renewable energy sources, supporting the decentralization of energy systems in Europe: it mitigates the curtailment of renewable energy, ensuring a consistent energy supply for industrial processes and promoting energy independence.
The project commitment to safety and sustainability ensures these benefits without compromising environmental integrity.
