18 September - Rome, Italy
1 slot EMPOWERING THE FUTURE:
YOUNG RESEARCHERS AND HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE IN FUNDED RESEARCH
Margherita Moreno (ENEA) & Salvatore Vasta (CNR)
The workshop organised in the frames of NanoInnovation is expected to be an interactive session aimed at showcasing the work of early-career researchers engaged in the development and implementation of hybrid energy storage systems within the framework of nationally and internationally funded projects.
As the global transition toward decarbonized, resilient, and flexible energy systems accelerates, hybrid storage solutions—combining multiple storage technologies such as batteries, thermal storage, supercapacitors and hydrogen systems—are gaining increasing importance due to their potential to enhance efficiency, reliability, and integration of renewable energy sources.
This workshop will provide a platform for young researchers to present their experiences, methodologies, and results from real-world projects, offering insights into both technical innovations and project management aspects within collaborative research environments. Contributions will explore a range of topics, including system modelling and optimization, lifecycle assessment, control strategies, integration with smart grids, and sector coupling. A special emphasis will be placed on the challenges and opportunities encountered in the context of European frameworks such as Horizon Europe, as well as national funding programs and industrial partnerships.
Through presentations, discussions, and networking sessions, the workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange, promote best practices, and support the professional growth of the next generation of energy researchers.
It also seeks to encourage dialogue on how hybrid storage can play a pivotal role in achieving energy transition goals and what skills and perspectives young scientists bring to this evolving landscape.
More information on the meeting can be found here.
AGENDA
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Chair Alessandra Di Blasi, CNR-ITAE
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5’
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Introduction
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Margherita Moreno, ENEA
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15’
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“Supporting Grids and Buildings Through Hybrid Energy Storage”
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Salvatore Vasta, CNR-ITAE
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15’
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Solid–electrolyte interphase behavior in lithium-mediated ammonia electrosynthesis for energy application
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Sara Garcia Ballesteros, Politecnico di Torino
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15’
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"Hybrid Services from Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Systems: the HYSTORE project"
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Dr Ilaria Marotta, CNR-ITAE
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15’
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Advancing efficient heating and cooling energy supply in Southern Europe: the potentialities of aquifer thermal energy storage
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Giovanna Pallotta (Università degli Studi del Sannio)
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15’
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Design and Development of a Hybrid 5 kW / 10 kWh Energy Storage System Combining Vanadium Redox Flow and Lithium-ion Technologies
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Giosuè Giacoppo (CNR-ITAE)
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10’
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Discussion and conclusions
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All
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PARTICIPATION SUPPORT
The participation of the invited presenters will be supported by the EERA Energy Storage Joint Programme (JP ES), as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering the professional development of early-career researchers and promoting innovation in the field of energy storage. This support aims to facilitate the active involvement of young scientists by covering travel and/or accommodation expenses, enabling them to share their experiences from funded projects and engage with peers and experts across Europe.
The activity is funded by the EERA Joint Programme Energy Storage and the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).