Tag: Research
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New Model Brings HT-ATES into the Heart of Energy Systems
A new study by David Geerts and Wen Liu from Utrecht University and Alexandros Daniilidis from TU Delft presents a groundbreaking solution for integrating High-Temperature Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) into energy system modeling. The key innovation? A fast, accurate, and openly accessible data-driven model that estimates the production temperature of HT-ATES systems—without the computational cost of traditional physics-based simulations.
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Meet the Scientist: Merryn Thomas
In this edition of Meet the Scientist we interview Merryn Thomas. She is a researcher at the University of Exeter, where she focuses her research on the societal engagement around UTES.
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Meet the Scientist: Wen Liu
In this edition of Meet the Scientist we interview Wen Liu. She is a researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University, where she focuses her research on sustainable heat transition and seasonal thermal energy storage.
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The Push-It General Assembly in Bochum to discuss the project’s progress
Last week, the Push-IT consortium came together for 2.5 energising and inspiring days at the Fraunhofer Institute in Bochum, Germany. It was fantastic to reconnect face-to-face with partners from across Europe and realign around our shared mission of driving innovation and impact. A highlight of the General Assembly was the interactive poster sessions — a welcome new format that sparked great conversations and deeper understanding across work packages. Each site had a presentation together with all the technologies of Work Package 3 and Tessel Grubben.
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A closer look at the Smart District Heating Controller
One of the Enabling Technologies that is being developed by the Push-It project is the Smart District Heating Controller. This controller should monitor and control the heating system. That is all well and good, but how does it work? What are the challenges the team is facing? What is the current status of development? We asked Bram van der Heijde, who is a developer on this part of the project.
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A closer look at Water Quality
One of the most critical technical challenges in developing sustainable thermal energy storage systems lies beneath the surface—quite literally. One of the enabling technologies the Push-It project is developing is understanding and addressing water quality issues that could impact the long-term viability of these systems. The quality of the water involved plays a vital role in ensuring system performance and longevity.
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A closer look at Co-Simulation
One of the Enabling Technologies that is being developed by the Push-It project is Co-Simulation. This simulation models the complete UTES system. That is all well and good, but how does it work? What are the challenges the team is facing? What is the current status of development? We asked Max Ohagen, who is a developer on this part of the project.
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New research on performance of HT-ATES
In a new contribution to the advancement of sustainable thermal energy technologies, a newly published scientific paper outlines key insights into the performance of High-Temperature Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) systems. The study reveals how physical parameters of the subsurface can be used to estimate system efficiency, and it offers a valuable open-access dataset to support further research and development.
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A closer look at Enabling Technologies
The Push-It project not only works on site to create UTES systems. It also develops enabling technologies to make it easier to create and implement those systems.
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Drill core scanning and geothermic measurements
A cored borehole is currently being drilled on the RINGEN research center site, which will provide rock samples from depths ranging from the surface to 550m. Their analysis and geophysical measurements directly in the borehole will provide valuable information for planning underground heat storage in boreholes of various depths.