Contact person
Eva-Lotta Kurkinen
Senior forskare
Contact Eva-LottaThermal energy storage in multi-family buildings for reduced carbon em
This computational study investigates the potential increase in the share of renewable energy that could be utilized in the renovation and new construction of multi-family buildings through improved control and storage of heat in the concrete structure.
The goal of the projects is to demonstrate how the cement industry can contribute to the climate transition by utilizing the thermal inertia of multi-family buildings, so that the heating energy used daily has a lower carbon footprint.
The study aims to answer: To what extent can the share of renewable energy be increased depending on the thermal storage capacity of the concrete structure and the building owner's active control of the building’s heat power consumption?
The results will provide a basis for continued research into effective control strategies and the further development of the design and properties of cement-based materials for good thermal storage capacity, taking into account a life cycle perspective on CO₂ emissions.
Summary
Project name
Thermal energy storage
Status
Active
RISE role in project
RISE är deltagare
Project start
Duration
2 år
Partner
CIT Energy Management AB, Heidelberg Materials Cement Sverige
Funders
Projektet finansieras med stöd från Tillväxtverket via Fonden för en rättvis omställning och Heidelberg Materials.
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Project members
Supports the UN sustainability goals
7. Affordable and clean energy
