The THERMOBAT team organizes the TPV-15 World Conference
The World Conference on Thermophotovoltaic Generation of Electricity stands as the premier international event for the discussion and advancement of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) technology. This conference series has been a significant gathering since its inception in 1994, marked by the inaugural TPV conference hosted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Historically, the conferences were conducted in [...]
Fifth Technical Meeting in A Coruña
In june 25, 2024, we held our 5th Project Technical Meeting in A Coruña, Spain. It was a crucial gathering, filled with productive and enriching discussions during this key moment as we near the completion of our demonstrator. We also had the privilege of visiting Ferroglobe PLC's silicon production factory. This facility will produce the first ferrosilicon alloys essential for [...]
THERMOBAT participates in the EIC Summit 2024
We are very proud to have been invited to participate in the EIC summit 2024 in Brussels this week. During the event, our project coordinator Alejandro Datas and our programme manager Antonio Marco Pantaleo, could explain our story of funding and support by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). This support is being essential to acomplish our [...]
Fourth Technical Meeting in Madrid
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 [...]
The electric furnace that will be used to fabricate our thermal battery arrives at Madrid
A significant milestone has been reached in our journey toward decarbonizing the energy system! A critical component of our thermal battery has recently arrived at the Instituto de Energía Solar - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The high-temperature electric furnace, manufactured by our partner Entech (Sweden), is capable of reaching temperatures exceeding 1500ºC and will ultimately store more than 100 kWh [...]
SUNSON and THERMOBAT Projects gathered together in Trondheim
In june 7-9, 2023, our third technical meeting occurred in Trondheim. It was organized in conjunction with the Sunson Project and hosted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). During this meeting, we had the opportunity to assess the progress in the development of our groundbreaking thermophotovoltaicbattery. Significant progress and promising results will be announced shortly! [...]
The THERMOBAT project is showcased in the program “La Aventura del Saber” on Spanish National Television.
Alejandro Datas, Esther López, and Pablo García-Linares were interviewed on Spanish National Television to showcase the latest advancements in the THERMOBAT project. MORE INFO
Looking to the Future with the EU Best Invention of the Year Award
Alejandro Datas, coordinator of the THERMOBAT project, joins Radio Nacional de España for an interview to discuss the groundbreaking innovations of the THERMOBAT project. MORE INFO
Second Technical Meeting in Ängelholm
In december 1-2, 2022, just after wining the Innovation Radar prize, the Thermobat project team gathered together in Ängelholm, Sweden, for the second project meeting and the first progress meeting with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). The picture is taken at Entech workshop for the manufacturing of electric furnaces.
Innovator Spotlight with Alejandro Datas: Storing Energy as Heat for a 100% Renewable Power
Dealflow.eu interviews Alejandro Datas, THERMOBAT's project coordinator, the winer of the Kickstarter Category at the Innovation Radar Prize 2022. MORE INFO
THERMOBAT project wins the 2022 Innovation Radar Prize uder “kickstarter” category
The THERMOBAT project is the winner for the 2022 Innovation radar Prize under the "Kickstarter" category for the development of a thermophotovoltaic battery that stores surplus renewable generation and produces combined heat and electricity on demand. MORE INFO
THERMOBAT kick-off meeting takes place in Madrid
THERMOBAT kick-off meeting takes place in Madrid in an hybrid format on-site/online. All partners introduced their respective institutions and the first discussions started to identify the main challenges that will be addressed during the course of the project. MORE INFO
Latent heat thermophotovoltaic battery for renewables storage
Developed by researchers in Spain, the battery uses renewable electricity to melt low-cost metals such as silicon or ferrosilicon alloys to produce and store latent heat, which is in turn used by a thermophovoltaic generator to produce power. According to its creators, the device may store electricity at a cost of €10 per kilowatt-hour for a 10MWh system. MORE INFO [...]
