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
SHARPER stands for “SHAring Researchers’ Passions for Evidences and Resilience” . SHARPER is one of the 7 projects financed by the European Commission for organizing in Italy the Night of the Researchers in 2020.
SHARPER is taking place on the 27th of Novembre 2020 in the cities of Ancona, Cagliari, Camerino, Catania, L’Aquila, Macerata, Nuoro, Palermo, Pavia, Perugia, Terni, Torino e Trieste to share with citizens the passion, the challenges and the joy of being a researcher in Europe .
HyCARE is participating to the edition in Torino with three activities (Italian only):
- Finestre sulla Ricerca with the HyCARE’s video;
- Live Chat, on Friday, November 27 from 16.30 to 17.30;
- Good Morning Torino, with a programe dedicated to students at high-schools. The “Hydrogen Rally” will engage students in an experiment to understand how hydrogen can be produced and stored.
For more information, please write to the HyCARE’s team at hycare@hycare-project.eu.
The HyCARE’s Video is out! Our partners present the project and their activities for developing the 50kg/day tank.
#HyCARE, #Idrogeno ed #EnergiaPulita, ne parla Erika Dematteis Mercoledì 23 settembre alla finale del Premio Giovedi Scienza in diretta streaming sul canale YouTube Centro Scienza (https://rb.gy/1dy12h).
Su facebook il video di presentazione di Erika:
The September edition of the FCH JU’s Newsletter reports the significant growth of the hydrogen sector in Europe and the impressive innovation in hydrogen production and storage technologies. HyCARE appears as one of the innovative programs finance by FCH JU for improving hydrogen storage at sustainable conditions. In fact, HyCARE will demonstrate a 50 kg hydrogen storage system based on metal hydrades operating at low pressure and low temperature.
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 GmbH (Tank design and installation)
Stühff GmbH is a a privately own SME, settled in Geesthacht, Germany. In its workshop of 1.000 m² with 2x5 to crane capacity, Stühff will design, construct and install the HyCARE tank. Stühff is committed to introduce the storage technique including heat management and whole systems 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 Geesthacht (Tank modelling)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is active in the research fields of materials and coastal research. In terms of hydrogen technology, HZG focuses on the study of hydrogen storage materials and composites, on the production processes and on the developing prototypes. HZG 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.