Parallel session “Thermal energy storage for climate change mitigation” done in the framework of the congress Eurotherm Seminar #119

The growing energy demand, together with increasing concerns about environmental change mitigation, requires accurate management of energy sources as well as optimized energy use. In the thermal domain, thermal energy storage (TES) enhances energy efficiency and enables the large-scale use of renewable energy sources, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation. Organized by the research group of Luisa F. Cabeza and Marc Escribà-Gelonch (EU-Climate Pact Ambassadors), this seminar brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to discuss recent advances and emerging directions in the rapidly expanding field of TES.

Key topics include novel storage materials, advanced storage concepts and system configurations, TES applications in renewable energy systems, buildings, and industrial processes, as well as the use of advanced techniques such as artificial intelligence for design, optimization, and control. In addition, social, environmental, and educational aspects of TES deployment are addressed.

The seminar covers theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches across the full spectrum of TES research, from material characterization to the development and evaluation of complete storage systems, providing a comprehensive forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration toward sustainable energy solutions.