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