The workshop on the economics of energy storage was an enriching event, with a wealth of exciting and interesting presentations from technology providers and research institutions. The discussions highlighted the urgent need for a diverse range of storage technologies that can cover storage durations from seconds to months to meet future requirements.
The event was moderated and organized by Simon Moser and Stefan Puschnigg as part of the pioneering Heat Highway and IEA ES Task 41 projects. A particular highlight of the workshop was undoubtedly the guided tour and the first-ever exhibition of the physical demonstrator of the Heat Highway at Ars Electronica. This opportunity allowed the participants to experience the innovative technology up close and convince themselves of its possibilities.
One focus of the debates was definitely on the range of storage technologies discussed, including electrical, thermal and chemical solutions. Each of these technologies offers different applications and benefits. Electrical storage, for example, is ideal for applications with short storage times and fast charging cycles, while thermal storage can store larger amounts of energy over longer periods of time. Chemical storage technologies, such as hydrogen and power-to-X systems, also offer a promising option for the long-term storage and conversion of energy.
Overall, the workshop provided a comprehensive insight into current developments and challenges in the field of energy storage and emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to ensuring a sustainable and economical energy supply for the future.
Once again, we would like to thank all speakers, our cooperation partners and all participants!
The presentations are available for download here (in German only):
Simon Moser & Stefan Puschnigg (Energieinstitut) – Task 41 “Economics of Energy Storage” & “Heat Highway”, Aspekte der Wirtschaftlichkeit der Energiespeicherung
Carina Seidnitzer-Gallien (AEE INTEC) – Großwärmespeicher in städtischer Fernwärme, Entwicklungen in Österreich und Europa
Markus Schindler (Forschung Burgenland) – Saisonale Energiespeicherung für die Region Burgenland
Andreas Buchner (Neoom) -Energie effizient speichern – Anwendungen und Wirtschaftlichkeit von modernen Batteriespeichern
Nikolaus Rab (Verbund) – Wirtschaftlichkeit von Pumpspeicherkraftwerken in Österreich – eine Marktaufnahme
Gabriele Schallegger (CMBlu Energy) – Organische Energiespeicherung – ein Zukunftsthema
Jürgen Loipersböck (FIB) – Energiekosteneinsparung durch Batteriespeicherintegration
Lukas Kasper (TU Wien) – Hybrid PCM und Dampf-Speicher für Sattdampfspeicherung und Festbettregeneratoren für Hochtemperatur-Anwendungen
Herbert Piereder (LUMENION) – Power-to-Heat-Hochtemperaturspeicher
Alois Resch (FH OÖ) – Wirtschaftliche Analyse mobiler thermischer Energiespeicher als Ergänzung zur Fernwärme
Felix Brandstättner (Ecotherm) – Power-to-heat und Eisspeicher Technologielösungen
Hans Böhm (Energieinstitut) – Wasserstoffspeicherung Kosten und erwartete Kostenentwicklung
Siegfried Kiss (RAG) – Wasserstoffspeicherung in der Praxis
