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
During the exhibition show in Paris, on 21 April 2023, the HyCARE Communication Team interviewed the Coordinator, the Partners and the invited speakers.
After the introduction and comment of the Project Coordinator, the opinion on the results achieved within the project was asked to CNRS, IFE, UNITO, FBK, Hereon and EnviPark – the academic bodies and research centers involved in HyCARE.
Then GKN, TecnoDelta, Stuehff and ENGIE reported their point of view on the involvement of enterprises in the EU projects, such as HyCARE
Finally, David Colomar – Project Coordinator of the COSMHYC Project, and Olivier Joubert – Director of the French Federation of Hydrogen Energy FRH2, were asked to express their idea on the synergies among projects and their importance to promote innovative results.
Let’s have a look at the video and check what they said!
The final meeting of HyCARE just took place.
In the afternoon of the 4th of July 2023, all Partners participated online in the final meeting of the project HyCARE.
The conclusions have been drawn, the results initially planned have been achieved and Partners will continue disseminating the activities.
Congratulations to all the Partners… let’s hope to work together again!
“Every end is a new beginning”
The School of Physical Chemistry is a yearly event organised in Verbania and promoted by the “Divisione di Chimica Fisica della Società chimica Italiana” covering fundamentals and advanced topics in Physical Chemistry.
The School is addressed to Italian and foreign graduate and Ph.D. students, as well as to post-doc and young researchers. It consists of a five-days training of lectures provided by prominent scientists active in today’s research covering the field of nanostructures and nanomaterials, from synthetic approaches to advanced characterization methods, and giving the latest insights into up-to-date aspects and applications of nanostructured materials with special emphasis to nanocomposites, bio-nanomaterials, heterogeneous catalysts, environmental, cultural heritage, and energy applications.
On Thusday 22 June 2023, Marcello Baricco – Coordinator of HyCARE Project and Professor at the Department of Chemistry and NIS (University of Turin) – gave the lesson “Nanomaterials for H2 storage”.
The lecture focused on the role of nanostructured materials and of interfaces on thermodynamic and kinetic properties of hydrogen storage materials. In particular, hydrogen absorption and desorption in metal and complex hydrides will be discussed. In order to lower the enthalpy of reaction, reactive hydride composites (RHC), consisting in combining two hydrides, will be also considered.
More information ca be retrieved in the abstract submitted, below.
More information on the event: https://sites.google.com/view/physchemschool/program
On the 7th of June 2023 at 4PM, a session of the of the Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences took place in the Accademia delle Scienze of Turin.
The Academy of Science is a private body that since 1783 contributes to scientific progress, through the promotion of research, organisation of congresses, conventions, seminars, conferences. It maintains and increases a rich and important library and a historical archive where documents relating to the history of science and technology are kept.
During the session, a specific part was dedicated to the materials for managing hydrogen where Marcello Baricco and Livio Battezzati were invited to speak.
Baricco as HyCARE Coordinator spoke about the innovative technology developed within the HyCARE project!!
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.