ComBioTES Project Concludes with Final Consortium Meeting at DTU Risø Campus

The ComBioTES project officially came to a close with its final consortium meeting held at DTU Risø Campus. This milestone event marked the culmination of six years of collaborative research and innovation in the field of thermal energy storage. Hosted by Denmark Technical University, the meeting brought together project partners from across Europe to reflect on achievements, share final results, and discuss the path forward.

During the meeting, partners presented key outcomes from the testing sites at CEA Grenoble and DTU. At CEA, both the MUSIC prototypes and the Versatile prototype underwent thorough scientific characterization. At DTU, the MUSIC prototype was also deployed, and the integrated Energy Management System (EMS) was implemented in DTU’s SYSLAB. The EMS was successfully validated against the MUSIC prototype, showcasing the system’s ability to optimize energy flows and enhance operational efficiency.

As the event concluded, partners had the opportunity to witness the MUSIC prototype in action at the demo site, offering a live demonstration of its capabilities in a realistic environment.

In addition to technical developments, the meeting highlighted the results from Work Package 6, which focused on techno-economic analysis, environmental assessment, and market analysis. These studies provided valuable insights into the cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and commercial potential of the ComBioTES solutions. The findings underscore the relevance of thermal energy storage technologies in supporting Europe’s energy transition and decarbonization goals.

The ComBioTES consortium now turns its attention to final reporting and the upcoming review meeting in December. While the project has formally ended, the impact of its work will continue to resonate across research, industry, and policy.