Renewable Energy Storage
Storage of wind, solar and hydroelectric energy to be used as alternative sources for carbon-free energy systems
HyCARE
An innovative approach for renewable energy storage using a combination of hydrogen carriers and heat storage
Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen as an energy vector produced from other energy sources for long-term storage
Metal Hydrides
Metal powders for absorbing and releasing hydrogen under moderate pressure and temperature
Heat Storage
Management of heat due to hydrogen sorption in metal hydrides by a phase change material
Concept
HyCARE provides a proof-of-concept for a low pressure and low temperature hydrogen storage at large scale
News
HyCARE stimulates the curiosity of the public with regards to the storage of hydrogen, in particul through the metal hydrides.
On Monday 23 May 2023, not one.. but three articles were published with regards to our Project!
“Idrogeno per stoccare energia rinnovabile: il progetto europeo HyCARE” is the title of the article published by the HUB Green&Blue on the Italian newspapers that are part of this editorial project: La Repubblica, La Stampa and Secolo XIX.
The article starts with the interview of Marcello Baricco, Professor at the University of Turin and Coordinator of the project HyCARE, who explains the project, the technology and the importance of the hydrogen storage.
Green&Blue is a multi-channel content system dedicated to sustainability and the environment. An editorial project with a digital focus, available on various platforms, accessible on all GEDI Group newspapers. Green and blue are the colors of the environment that meets science and the economy, which unite the young generations concerned about the future of the planet with companies that carry out research and propose solutions.
Read the article on La Repubblica
The TOYP award by JCI (Junior Chamber International) is a program that aims to promote and recognize worldwide young people between the ages of 18 and 40 who have contributed with their activities to the economic, cultural and individual progress of our times, so that they can serve as an example for their peers. Conceived in 1931 by Dorward Howes, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, it was officially adopted by the Junior Chamber International in the 1980s. Since then, the best young people from all over the world have been awarded every year.
The 31st national edition of the Toyp Award (The Outstanding young person) was held on Saturday 6 May, hosted by Confcommercio Busto Arsizio and Medio Olona, in collaboration with the Varese provincial section of JCI and the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Confcommercio, as well as the historic synergy with the Lions Club Busto Arsizio Host and the patronage of the Municipality of Busto Arsizio.
Erika Michela Dematteis, researcher at the Chemistry Department of UniTo, won the TOYP Italia 2023 Prize in Research.
In 2019 Erika Michela Dematteis had a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship in Paris where she was involved in the HyCARE project, supported by Horizon 2020 of the European Union. During the project, Erika optimized and selected a suitable material for the development of an integrated production and storage plant of renewable hydrogen on a large scale. For the studies carried out on the uses of hydrogen in the energy sector, for the dedication and passion dedicated to its research, thus translating into action the JCI guideline according to which “the brotherhood of men transcends the sovereignty of nations”.
Congratulations Erika!
More information at the following links:
UNITO News: http://www.unitonews.it/index.php/it/news_detail/la-ricercatrice-erika-michela-dematteis-vince-il-premio-toyp-italia-2023-nella-ricerca
Varese News: https://www.varesenews.it/2023/05/premiati-a-busto-i-piu-promettenti-talenti-under-40/1607705/
Rete 55: https://www.rete55.it/notizie/sociale/busto-a-4-nuovi-giovani-talenti-il-premio-toyp-2023/
Last April 21st, 2023, the final event of HyCARE Project took place in Paris with an exhibition entitled “The HyCARE system. Opportunities and challenges of the energy storage sector”. The show hosted by ENGIE Lab Crigen in cooperation with CNRS aimed to show the main results of activities carried out during the HyCARE Project, supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, and coordinated by the University of Turin.
The day started with the presentation of the project activities, outlining the process for testing and tailoring the hydrogen carrier as well as those related to the production and processing. Heat management was also a fundamental topic, together with the description of the design and building of the tank, the system integration, its commissioning, and validation. Finally, the techno-economic analysis was explained together with a short overview of exploitation and dissemination activities implemented.
Following the Partners’ presentations, HyCARE hosted other three EU projects COSMHYC, SHERLOHCK and HyPSTER on hydrogen storage topic that presented their activities and shared their own experience.
Finally a Stakeholder Roundtable was moderated by HyCARE Coordinator, Marcello Baricco, with Patricia De Rango – Member of Task 40 of Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme (Hydrogen TCP) within the International Energy Agency, Olivier Joubert – Director of the French Federation of Hydrogen Energy FRH2, Abdelilah Slaoui – Director of the CNRS Task Force on Energy and co-director of the PEPRH2, Pierre Roy, Director of European Strategic Collaborative Program, Enterprise relationships Directorate at CNRS. The discussion focused on the big challenges of hydrogen storage in the future.
The event wrapped up with the visit to the demonstrator guided by Jose M. Bellosta von Colbe – expert on metal hydrides from Hereon, who explained the functioning and components in the container, followed by the visit to the laboratories of ENGIE Lab CRIGEN guided by Reda Bellahcene and Olivier Lefranc, from ENGIE.
“It has been a great challenge” – says prof. Marcello Baricco, of the University of Turin and project coordinator – “but we are now happy to demonstrate the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. The theoretical studies on metal hydrides, performed in last years in European laboratories, find now a real application at a large scale. The combination of Metal Hydrides with Phase Change Materials for the thermal management of a hydrogen storage system was claimed since a while, but now it is a realty. We really thank the Clean Hydrogen Partnership for the financial support to the project. All partners have worked together with professionalism and enthusiasm, allowing to reach the final goal of the HyCARE project.”
Download the complete press release.
Credits: Franck DUNOUAU
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH is partner to the HyCARE Project where provides simulations and testing for the HyCARE demonstration plant. The centre is active in the research fields of materials and coastal research. In terms of hydrogen technology, Hereon focuses on the study of hydrogen storage materials and composites, on the production processes and on the developing prototypes.
Jose Bellosta von Colbe, Senior scientist at Hereon, represented the HyCARE Project in the discussion panel “Hydrogen Distribution & Storage: the Cornerstone of the Future European Hydrogen Economy” at the HANNOVER MESSE, on 17 April 2023.
The panel was moderated by Jean Bergevin, Head of the Hydrogen Taskforce of the European Union, and saw the participation of Jose Bellosta von Colbe (Hereon), Bert Kwietet (Gasunie), Arnaud Reveillere (Geostock) and Ralf Ott (Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies). The focus was the challenges and opportunities for the hydrogen infrastructure in Europe.
The event was supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership in collaboration with the Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW).
Read more about the panel at this link.
Check here the agenda of the fair: https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/
Partners
We are a group of 5 research institutes, 3 SMEs and a large corporation that are sharing their knowledge and expertise to build the new generation of Hydrogen Storage Tanks.
University Of Turin (Project Coordinator)
The Department of Chemistry of the University of Turin, with a high-level expertise in hydrogen storage materials development, characterization and modeling, is coordinating the HyCARE project. UNITO provide characterization of the materials and LCA analysis for the HyCARE demonstration plant.
GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GMBH (MH pellets producer)
GKN Sinter Metals is the world’s leading producer of precision powder metal components. GKN Sinter Metals Engineering develops powdered metal hydrides for the HyCARE demonstration plant.
ENGIE Lab CRIGEN (Pilot testing)
ENGIE Lab CRIGEN is the corporate R&D center of the ENGIE Group dedicated to gas and new energy resources. The Hydrogen Lab has technological expertise in processing, modelling and simulations. ENGIE hosts the HyCARE demonstration plant.
Tecnodelta s.r.l. (PCM tank integration)
Tecnodelta is a SME and it has unique expertise in the field of special fluids, dealing with processing, construction and commissioning, with the highest standards of quality, safety and reliability. Tecnodelta provides and manages the phase change materials for the heat management of the HyCARE demonstration plant.
Stühff Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH (Tank design and installation)
Stühff Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH is a privately owned SME, settled in Geesthacht, Germany. Stühff will plan, build and install the HyCARE tank system including plant engineering, automation and control technology in its workshop. Stühff has set itself the goal of establishing the storage technology including thermal management and overall system on the market, also in cooperation with other project partners.
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Dynamic modelling & Communication)
Fondazione Bruno Kessler is a private non-profit research centre. FBK conducts research in multiple areas as IT, Materials and Microsystems, Nuclear Physics, Mathematics. The Applied Research on Energy System Unit has wide competences in energy research, with expertise in hydrogen and concentrated solar power systems. FBK provides simulation for the design the HyCARE demonstration plant. FBK is also responsible for the exploitation and dissemination activities of the HyCARE project.
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH (Tank modelling)
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH is active in the research fields of materials and coastal research. In terms of hydrogen technology, Hereon focuses on the study of hydrogen storage materials and composites, on the production processes and on the developing prototypes. Hereon provides simulations and testing for the HyCARE demonstration plant.
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (Alloy composition)
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique is a leading Public Research Institution in Europe, hosting the Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux de Paris Est (ICMPE), a research centre involved in chemistry and material science. ICMPE has leading activities in energy materials, with a focus on metallic hydrides for energy storage. CNRS drives the development of the metal hydride material for the HyCARE demonstration plant.
Institutt for Energiteknikk (Neutron radiography)
Institutt for Energiteknikk is an international research institute for energy and nuclear technology. IFE’s mandate is to undertake R&D with the energy, petroleum and nuclear medicine areas, to carry out assignments in the fields of nuclear technology and develop more climate friendly energy systems based on renewable energy sources. IFE provides materials characterization for the HyCARE demonstration plant.
Environment Park S.p.A. (Communication)
Environment Park is a scientific and technology park for the environment. ENVI plays a prominent role in transferring advanced solutions and innovative technologies to small and medium sized enterprises, in the field of sustainable building, water treatment, green chemistry, energy and eco-efficient surface treatments. ENVI acts as third party of UNITO and provides open data and social networks managements for the HyCARE project.