THETA (Thermoelectric Heat and Energy Transfer Assembly)
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
Majority of the Dutch built environment still depends on natural gas for heating, which leads to high CO2 emissions and worsens the climate crisis. To move toward a clean, reliable energy future, solutions are urgently needed that better match renewable energy supply - like wind and solar - with the everyday heating and electricity demand of homes and buildings. This project addresses that challenge by developing a storage system that can bridge the gap between when energy is generated and when it is used. It contributes directly to reducing emissions, increasing energy independence, and supporting national climate goals.
Doelstelling
The purpose of this project is to design and test a new type of energy storage system that can provide both heat and electricity using renewable energy. The system will help balance energy supply and demand in homes, offices, and neighborhoods. It offers a cleaner and more efficient alternative to current solutions and supports the transition to a safe, reliable, and fully renewable energy system. The project fits within the broader national efforts to create sustainable heating and energy networks.
Korte omschrijving
The project partners (RGS, TNO) will first focus on use-case and design parameter definition. Following which RGS will design, build, develop and test a small demonstration unit of the energy storage system. The work involves combining proven technologies into one complete system and making sure it operates safely and effectively. The system will be tested under real-life conditions to understand how well it performs and the project partners (RGS, TNO) will then outline a scale-up strategy.
Resultaat
The result of the project will be a working prototype of a compact energy storage system that delivers both heat and electricity. This system will be tested to show how well it works in practice and how it can be scaled up for wider use. The findings will guide the next steps toward larger demonstration projects and future commercial applications, helping speed up the transition to sustainable, gas-free heating and energy systems in the Netherlands.
Majority of the Dutch built environment still depends on natural gas for heating, which leads to high CO2 emissions and worsens the climate crisis. To move toward a clean, reliable energy future, solutions are urgently needed that better match renewable energy supply - like wind and solar - with the everyday heating and electricity demand of homes and buildings. This project addresses that challenge by developing a storage system that can bridge the gap between when energy is generated and when it is used. It contributes directly to reducing emissions, increasing energy independence, and supporting national climate goals.
Doelstelling
The purpose of this project is to design and test a new type of energy storage system that can provide both heat and electricity using renewable energy. The system will help balance energy supply and demand in homes, offices, and neighborhoods. It offers a cleaner and more efficient alternative to current solutions and supports the transition to a safe, reliable, and fully renewable energy system. The project fits within the broader national efforts to create sustainable heating and energy networks.
Korte omschrijving
The project partners (RGS, TNO) will first focus on use-case and design parameter definition. Following which RGS will design, build, develop and test a small demonstration unit of the energy storage system. The work involves combining proven technologies into one complete system and making sure it operates safely and effectively. The system will be tested under real-life conditions to understand how well it performs and the project partners (RGS, TNO) will then outline a scale-up strategy.
Resultaat
The result of the project will be a working prototype of a compact energy storage system that delivers both heat and electricity. This system will be tested to show how well it works in practice and how it can be scaled up for wider use. The findings will guide the next steps toward larger demonstration projects and future commercial applications, helping speed up the transition to sustainable, gas-free heating and energy systems in the Netherlands.