THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Official Side Event of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023 March 30, 2023, 1:30-5:00 pm,
Online & Live @Volta-X, Messe Stuttgart

Host Organisations:

German Association for Concentrated Solar Power, DCSP e.V. Energy Storage Systems Association, BVES e.V.

The heat sector is often referred to as the “elephant in the room”. However - a broad range of technologies is already available on the market to tackle this problem. Thermal technologies like concentrated solar power and thermal energy storage are key for decarbonizing energy systems. They enable the reliable provision of green heat, contribute to increasing energy efficiency and provide flexibility for both the heat and power sectors. During the event we will discuss the stepstones to creating a better environment for investments and project development, discuss policy recommendations and showcase successful projects.

Part 1: Decarbonizing Industrial Processes with Thermal Technologies

Industrial process heat alone amounts to about a fifth of global CO2 emissions. There is an urgent need for thermal solutions like thermal energy storage and concentrated solar power. These technologies as part of a hybrid technology portfolio enable to efficiently provide process heat from renewable energy at the demanded time of day and at a process-fitted temperature level.

Part 2: Potential of Thermal Technologies for Heat and Power Infrastructure

With proceeding energy transition and an increasing share of renewables in the grid, there is a growing need of flexibility and grid stabilizing options. Thermal technologies provide cost-effective solutions to decarbonize and enable stable renewable energy provision and network infrastructure in both heat and electricity. 

Presentations

Welcome & Introduction

Opening & Moderation: Juliane Hinsch, DCSP e.V./ Beatrice Schulz, BVES e.V.

Keynote:                             

Michael Taylor, International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

Part 1: Decarbonizing Industrial Processes with Thermal Technologies

Keynote:                             

Scenarios and Technologies for the Heat Transition in Industry, Dr. Peter Nitz, Fraunhofer ISE

Best Practices

• Solar Process Heat for the Beverage Industry, Lara Stamm, Protarget AG
• Greening process heat with thermal energy storage – a Solution for the Chemical Industry, Peter Kordt, Lumenion GmbH

Panel discussion

• Electrification of high-temperature process heat: Solutions for the food industry, Dr. Susanne König, Kraftblock GmbH
• High-temperature thermal energy storage for the Biofuel Production, Ville Pentti, Rondo Energy Inc.
• Industrial Cooling based on High-temperature Solar Thermal Parabolic Trough Collectors (PTC), Dr. Ahmet Lokurlu, Soliterm Group GmbH

Panel discussion 

Part 2: Potential of Thermal Technologies for Heat and Power Infrastructure

Keynote:

Flexible Sector Coupling of Heating and Power Infrastructure – What Options do we have?  Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annelies Vandersickel, DLR - German Aerospace Center

Best Practices

• Use Case Examples for Concentrated Solar Heat and Power, Johannes Kretschmann, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) dries Phosphate and produces Lithium for Batteries, Alf Oschatz, sbp sonne gmbh

Panel discussion

• Carbon Neutral Heating: Exploring Sector Coupling Strategies for Municipalities, Lena-Marie Brenner, GP JOULE GmbH
• Green Heat Module: The eThermal Battery for retrofitting CHP plants with PV and Wind, Johannes Schrüfer, Kraftanlagen Energies and Services GmbH
• Use of Concentrating Solar Thermal in Industries and in District Heating Systems, Dr. Joachim Krüger, Solarlite CSP Technology GmbH

Panel discussion 

End of the workshop

Links to the presentations:

Opening & Moderation: Juliane Hinsch, DCSP e.V./ Beatrice Schulz, BVES e.V.

Keynote: Michael Taylor, International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

Part 1

Keynote: Scenarios and Technologies for the Heat Transition in Industry, Dr. Peter Nitz, Fraunhofer ISE

Best Practices: Solar Process Heat for the Beverage Industry, Lara Stamm, Protarget AG

Best Practices:  Greening process heat with thermal energy storage – a Solution for the Chemical Industry, Peter Kordt, Lumenion GmbH

Electrification of high-temperature process heat: Solutions for the food industry, Dr. Susanne König, Kraftblock GmbH

High-temperature thermal energy storage for the Biofuel Production, Ville Pentti, Rondo Energy Inc.

Industrial Cooling based on High-temperature Solar Thermal Parabolic Trough Collectors (PTC), Dr. Ahmet Lokurlu, Soliterm Group GmbH

Part 2

Keynote: Flexible Sector Coupling of Heating and Power Infrastructure – What Options do we have?  Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annelies Vandersickel, DLR - German Aerospace Center

Best Practices: Use Case Examples for Concentrated Solar Heat and Power, Johannes Kretschmann, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG

Best Practices: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) dries Phosphate and produces Lithium for Batteries, Alf Oschatz, sbp sonne gmbh

Carbon Neutral Heating: Exploring Sector Coupling Strategies for Municipalities, Lena-Marie Brenner, GP JOULE GmbH

Green Heat Module: The eThermal Battery for retrofitting CHP plants with PV and Wind, Johannes Schrüfer, Kraftanlagen Energies and Services GmbH

Use of Concentrating Solar Thermal in Industries and in District Heating Systems, Dr. Joachim Krüger, Solarlite CSP Technology GmbH