SCO2OP-TES @ at the Final RESTORE DHC Event.
Vienna, Austria, 12th September 2025
At the final RESTORE DHC event, Prof. Marco Astolfi from project partner Politecnico di Milano had the opportunity to present the SCO2OP-TES project.
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The event gathered leading experts, researchers, and stakeholders from the district heating and cooling community. It provided an excellent platform to showcase the project’s objectives, highlight its innovative approach, and foster discussion on future directions for sustainable energy systems.
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SCO2OP-TES aims to develop advanced solutions for thermal energy storage and power generation, contributing to Europe’s clean energy transition. By presenting the project in such a high-level forum, the consortium reinforced its commitment to collaboration and knowledge exchange across the energy sector.
SUCCESSUL REVIEW MEETING .
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Brussels, Belgium, 24th July 2025
On July 24th, the SCO2OP-TES project reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its first review meeting held in Brussels, Belgium. This meeting marked the halfway point of the project, providing an invaluable opportunity to review and assess the progress made during the first 18 months of research and development.
The review meeting brought together all project partners, who presented detailed updates on their respective work packages and shared insights into the technical advancements achieved so far. It also served as a platform for open discussion, allowing partners to exchange feedback and coordinate efforts to address challenges and optimize upcoming activities.
A sincere thank you to all participants for their commitment and valuable contributions during the meeting. Their active engagement continues to drive the success of the SCO2OP-TES project as it moves toward its goals.
SCO2OP-TES PRESENTED AT ASME TURBO EXPO 2025 .
Memphis, USA, 16 June 2025
On June 16, the SCO2OP-TES project was presented at the prestigious ASME Turbo Expo during the R&D Panel held in Memphis, USA. The session was chaired by Stefano Barberis and Rafael Guedez, bringing together experts and researchers from across the energy sector.
Now 18 months into the project, this was a valuable opportunity to share key updates on SCO2OP-TES and to contribute to a broader discussion on Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) initiatives in both Europe and the United States.
In addition to the panel, SCO2OP-TES was featured in the technical program with the presentation of two scientific papers:
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“Part load operation of kW scale thermally integrated supercritical COâ‚‚ pumped thermal energy storage”
Authors: Syed Safeer Mehdi Shamsi, Stefano Barberis, Kiavash Kamali, Alessandro Romei, Giacomo Persico, Alberto Traverso*
(in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano)
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“Part load management analysis of a sCOâ‚‚ based thermally integrated pumped thermal energy storage”
Authors: Stefano Barberis, Syed Safeer Mehdi Shamsi, Silvia Trevisan, Rafael Guedez*
(in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology).
SCO2OP-TES AT EUSEW 2025 .
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From June 10 to 12, the SCO2OP-TES project proudly participated in the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. This flagship event brought together stakeholders from across Europe to discuss and promote sustainable energy solutions.
SCO2OP-TES was represented at a shared stand as part of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Cluster, joining forces with two fellow Horizon Europe projects: SEHRENE EU and AIR4NRG.
The stand served as a collaborative platform to showcase each project's unique contributions to the future of energy storage and decarbonization.
Our team had the opportunity to engage with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders—highlighting our progress and exchanging insights on advancing innovative energy technologies.
A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and supported our mission to build a more sustainable energy future!
Brussels, Belgium, 10-12th June 2025
SCO2OP-TES AT THIRD STORIES SUMMER SCHOOL .
Safeer Mehdi is currently attending the Third StoRIES Summer School 2025, taking place from June 10 to 12 in Trondheim, Norway. The event is co-hosted by SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
This year’s summer school focuses on “Mid- to Long-term Hybrid Energy Storage” and brings together experts and early-career researchers to explore innovative energy storage solutions. The program highlights the importance of hybrid systems in achieving a sustainable and resilient energy transition.
Trondheim, Norway, 11th June 2025
SCO2OP-TES AT THE SOLINDARITY WORKSHOP .
On May 27th, our team members Hassan and Safeer participated in a specialized workshop hosted in Genova, Italy, and organized by the SOLINDARITY project.
The workshop focused on the modelling of high-temperature heat pumps and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems — key components for the decarbonization of industrial heat.
This event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with other researchers and professionals, exchange technical insights, and explore potential synergies between European projects working toward a more sustainable energy future.
Genoa, 27th May 2025
SCO2OP-TES AT AIR4NRG WORKSHOP .
Valencia, 13th May 2025
On May 13, 2025, Syed Safeer Mehdi Shamsi proudly represented SCO2OPTES at the workshop “(EM)Powering the EU Clean Energy Transition: The Role of LDES and Gender Equality”, hosted by AIR4NRG in Valencia, Spain.
The event brought together leading voices from the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Cluster — including SEHRENE, AIR4NRG, and STREAM — to discuss the technical, regulatory, and market-related challenges involved in deploying long-duration energy storage technologies.
Throughout the day, insightful conversations underscored the vital role of collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of innovative energy solutions. The workshop concluded with a forward-looking dialogue on how to achieve scalability and replicability — key to driving a meaningful and inclusive energy transition across Europe.
SCO2OP-TES AT sCO2 EUROPEAN CONFERENCE .
Delft, The Netherlands, 9-11 April 2025
The recent sCOâ‚‚ European Conference brought exciting developments in the field of sustainable energy, with the SCO2OP-TES project taking center stage. Represented by our project coordinator, the University of Genoa, the project was showcased through a scientific paper presented by Safeer Mehdi titled “Off-design analysis for a lab-scale thermally integrated pumped thermal energy storage system based on sCOâ‚‚ cycles.”
Co-authored by Syed Safeer Mehdi Shamsi, Stefano Barberis, Simone Maccarini, and Alberto Traverso, the paper highlights cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing energy storage using supercritical COâ‚‚ (sCOâ‚‚) technologies.
In addition, the team presented a poster summarizing the first year of the SCO2OP-TES project, marking a key milestone and offering a glimpse into the progress made by the consortium.
Additionally, Rafael Guedez from our partner KTH Royal Institute of Technology sharing insights from various KTH-led initiatives. His presentation included mentions of SCO2OP-TES and sister projects such as SOLARSCO2OL, SHARP-sCOâ‚‚, and FLUWS, underlining the strong collaboration across Europe in advancing clean energy solutions.
As the sCOâ‚‚ community continues to grow, we're proud to contribute to the future of sustainable energy through innovation and collaboration.
FIRST STAKEHOLDERS SURVEY.
We need your help! The SCO2OP-TES project has launched its first Stakeholder Survey, and we’re seeking your valuable input. Your feedback is essential to understanding the perspectives of stakeholders and shaping the project’s development.
We kindly invite you to participate by completing the survey at this link:
https://forms.microsoft.com/e/BxsVvTWJ5G
or by scanning the QR code below. Thank you for your support!
GENERAL ASSEMBLY .
On November 4-5, the SCO2OP-TES project held its second General Assembly in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosted by our valued partner, the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH). The assembly provided an important opportunity for partners to review the progress made thus far and to strategize for the upcoming phases of the project. A highlight of the meeting was the chance to tour CERTH's impressive laboratories, which provided our team with an up-close look at the facilities and research capabilities that CERTH brings to the SCO2OP-TES project.
Thessaloniki, Greece, 4-5 November 2024
4TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CARNOT BATTERIES .
On September 24th, the SCO2OP-TES project successfully participated in the 4th International Workshop on Carnot Batteries in Stuttgart, Germany.
During the event, project coordinator Stefano Barberis from Università degli Studi di Genova, led an engaging joint workshop alongside other EU funded projects ASTERIx-CAESar, SEHRENE EU, I-UPS, and AIR4NRG project.
The workshop, titled "Why does the EU need Long Duration Energy Storage?", sparked insightful discussions about the critical role of energy storage in achieving Europe’s sustainable energy future.
Stuttgart, Germany, 24th September 2024
ASME POWER/LEAP WORKSHOP .
On September 18th, 2024, Professor Alberto Traverso, from partner UNIGE, took part to ASME POWER/LEAP Workshop, where he had the opportunity to present the SCO2OP-TES project.
Washington DC, 18th September 2024
On September 9th, 2024, during the final event of the EU-funded LOLABAT project held at RINA’s offices in Milan, Professor Alberto Traverso, from partner UNIGE, delivered an insightful presentation on the SCO2OP-TES project
LOLABAT FINAL EVENT .
Milan, 9th September 2024
PAPER PUBLICATION .
Our project partner UNIGE has recently published a paper related to the SCO2OP-TES project, titled "Thermo-economic performance evaluation of thermally integrated Carnot battery (TI-PTES) for freely available heat sources." You can download the paper at the following link:
ECOS2024 .
Stefano Barberis, the SCO2OP-TES coordinator presented the paper entitled "COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT LAYOUTS OF A SCO2-BASED THERMALLY INTEGRATED-PUMPED THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE (TI-PTES)".
Rodi, 3rd July 2024
ASMETURBOEXPO 2024 .
Presentation at ASMETURBOEXPO 2024 of our innovative PTES solution.
London, 26th June 2024
GENERAL ASSEMBLY .
The first General Assembly of SCO2OP-TES project!
All partners have gathered to share the objectives, current progress and next steps of their tasks!
Genoa, 7th May 2024
BRIDGE.
SCO2OP-TES took part in the Bridge EU General Assembly held on April 9th and 10th! This gathering offers a prime platform for discussing our project and exploring other endeavors driving the European smart #EnergyTransition. It's a chance to engage with fellow industry professionals, establish partnerships, and ensure our project remains a leader in innovation.
Brussels, 9-10th April 2024
sCO2 SYMPOSIUM .
The research in the paper "Development of an sCO2-Based Pumped Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) Test Rig Integrated with Industrial Waste Heat Recovery" showcased the initial findings from SCO2OP-TES Work Package 1.
San Antonio, 27th February 2024
CV REZ VISIT.
The mission of the Řež Research Centre is to research, innovate, and develop in the field of energy, with a particular focus on nuclear energy.
Řež, 26th January 2024
KICK OFF MEETING.
The kick off meeting's objective was to present the project's goals, internal management protocols, cost claiming procedures, and initial discussions on work package activities and responsibilities, focusing particularly on tasks to be completed during the first six months.
Brussels, 14th December 2023