In january 22-23, 2024, we conducted our third technical meeting in Madrid. During the meeting, we had the opportunity to visit the prototype of the first operational latent heat thermophotovoltaic battery currently under development within the project.
This system is capable of storing over 100 kWh in the form of latent heat within ferrosilicon alloys (and more than 200 kWh of latent+sensible heat). Subsequently, a portion of this stored heat is converted back into electricity through hashtag#thermophotovoltaic generators. The remaining heat is utilized to generate domestic hot water, contributing to the decarbonization of heat demand in buildings.
In less than a year, we expect the system to be fully operational and, ultimately, installed at an Inacua sports center managed by Serveo by 2026. Eventually, our startup THERMOPHOTON (spin off of the Instituto de Energía Solar – Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) will oversee the commercial exploitation of the solution.
