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Navigating the market of thermal energy storage for steam decarbonization. Exploring the thermal energy storage technological innovation system through the lenses of heat-intensive industry representatives in the European Union

Linarez, Florencia LU (2024) In IIIEE Master Thesis IMEM01 20241
The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
Abstract
Currently, industries are actively pursuing heat decarbonization solutions, yet face challenges in identifying and understanding suitable options for their facilities. Thermal energy storage (TES), systems that capture and store renewable energy for prolonged periods to provide superheated steam, are presented as a promising but relatively recent solution for decarbonizing heat-intensive industries. This thesis aims to explore how these industries navigate the TES market for superheated steam decarbonization and identify factors influencing the technology deployment. Using the Technological Innovation System Framework, the research gathered data through interviews, questionnaires, and analysis of grey literature such as reports, media... (More)
Currently, industries are actively pursuing heat decarbonization solutions, yet face challenges in identifying and understanding suitable options for their facilities. Thermal energy storage (TES), systems that capture and store renewable energy for prolonged periods to provide superheated steam, are presented as a promising but relatively recent solution for decarbonizing heat-intensive industries. This thesis aims to explore how these industries navigate the TES market for superheated steam decarbonization and identify factors influencing the technology deployment. Using the Technological Innovation System Framework, the research gathered data through interviews, questionnaires, and analysis of grey literature such as reports, media articles, and corporate websites. The findings reveal a nursing TES market with limited information availability, leading to uncertainty and prolonged decision-making among potential users. Challenges such as grid connection issues and fluctuating fossil fuel prices impact the business case for TES deployment. To address these challenges, technology developers are recommended to enhance transparency, collaborate on research to strengthen the business case and promote the added values of TES systems. Policymakers should integrate TES into existing policies, ease grid connections, and provide financial support to incentivize adoption. Meanwhile, industries are encouraged to prioritize long-term decarbonization goals and adopt a more innovative mindset. This research contributes valuable insights to an underexplored academic area, offering practical recommendations to drive market maturation and accelerate the transition to cleaner industrial processes in the European Union. By bridging the gap between technology developers and potential users, this study aims to provide tools to facilitate the deployment of TES and support the decarbonization efforts of heat-intensive industries. (Less)
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author
Linarez, Florencia LU
supervisor
organization
course
IMEM01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Thermal Energy Storage, Heat-intensive Industries, Technology Innovation System, Steam Decarbonization, Industrial decarbonization, European Union.
publication/series
IIIEE Master Thesis
report number
2024:11
ISSN
1401-9191
language
English
id
9170862
date added to LUP
2024-08-01 13:38:53
date last changed
2024-08-01 13:38:53
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  abstract     = {{Currently, industries are actively pursuing heat decarbonization solutions, yet face challenges in identifying and understanding suitable options for their facilities. Thermal energy storage (TES), systems that capture and store renewable energy for prolonged periods to provide superheated steam, are presented as a promising but relatively recent solution for decarbonizing heat-intensive industries. This thesis aims to explore how these industries navigate the TES market for superheated steam decarbonization and identify factors influencing the technology deployment. Using the Technological Innovation System Framework, the research gathered data through interviews, questionnaires, and analysis of grey literature such as reports, media articles, and corporate websites. The findings reveal a nursing TES market with limited information availability, leading to uncertainty and prolonged decision-making among potential users. Challenges such as grid connection issues and fluctuating fossil fuel prices impact the business case for TES deployment. To address these challenges, technology developers are recommended to enhance transparency, collaborate on research to strengthen the business case and promote the added values of TES systems. Policymakers should integrate TES into existing policies, ease grid connections, and provide financial support to incentivize adoption. Meanwhile, industries are encouraged to prioritize long-term decarbonization goals and adopt a more innovative mindset. This research contributes valuable insights to an underexplored academic area, offering practical recommendations to drive market maturation and accelerate the transition to cleaner industrial processes in the European Union. By bridging the gap between technology developers and potential users, this study aims to provide tools to facilitate the deployment of TES and support the decarbonization efforts of heat-intensive industries.}},
  author       = {{Linarez, Florencia}},
  issn         = {{1401-9191}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{IIIEE Master Thesis}},
  title        = {{Navigating the market of thermal energy storage for steam decarbonization. Exploring the thermal energy storage technological innovation system through the lenses of heat-intensive industry representatives in the European Union}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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