Project Coordinator
- Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Technical University of Denmark
LoCoMoSa
Low Cost Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage for Industrial Processes
LoCoMoSa is developing innovative thermal energy storage solutions for industrial processes, enabling efficient heat management and reducing energy costs through advanced molten salt technologies.
About LoCoMoSa
Advancing industrial decarbonization through innovative thermal energy storage.
LoCoMoSa aims to demonstrate a cost-reduced medium- to long-duration thermal energy storage system based on molten salt to deliver industrial heat at 120-450 °C. This project proposes indirect electrification using renewable energy to ensure a lower energy cost and higher energy security level for the industry. In this way, the project can advance the decarbonization of medium-temperature industries.
LoCoMoSa aims to push state of the art for plant integration and cost of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in industrial settings. Developing a high electrical capacity heater at medium voltage will significantly reduce the overall heater cost, including site installations, by charging TES with cheap, abundant renewable energy. Depending on the target process, energy can be stored for a few hours to a week.
Heat will be delivered to the process from thermal energy storage via an additive-manufactured steam generator. It will use novel heat exchange geometry to reduce material usage and size while maximizing efficiency and minimizing dead zones. The development of an improved connection solution, instead of relying on welding, will make maintenance less strenuous and costly as less drastic interventions are needed, the need for cutting pipes for maintenance, leading to plant downtime being significantly reduced as replacing equipment will be much quicker.
To be industrially relevant, storage must have low cost, high efficiency, and flexible operation.
120-450°C
Temperature Range
Hours to Week
Storage Duration
100% Renewable
Energy Source
Our Technologies
Innovative solutions for cost-effective thermal energy storage.
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Detailed information about our innovative thermal energy storage technologies will be available here soon. Stay tuned for updates on our molten salt systems, high-capacity electric heaters, and additive-manufactured steam generators.
Our Consortium
A powerful alliance of leading institutions working together towards innovation.
Our consortium brings together leading research institutions and innovative companies from across Europe, combining expertise in thermal energy storage, materials science, engineering, and industrial applications.
Project Partners
- Schniewindt GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
- Seamthesis Srl, Italy
- Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer Society for Applied Research, Germany
- Hyme Storage ApS, Denmark
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Italy
Sister Projects
Collaborating with related initiatives in thermal energy storage.
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Information about our sister projects and collaborative initiatives in the field of thermal energy storage and industrial decarbonization will be available here soon. Stay tuned for updates on our partnerships and synergies with related European projects.
Events & News
Stay updated with our latest activities, publications, and upcoming events.
Stay tuned for updates on project milestones, research publications, conferences, and workshops. News and events related to the LoCoMoSa project will be posted on LinkedIn as the project progresses.
Project Results
Deliverables and achievements from our research efforts.
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Project results, deliverables, publications, and technical reports will be available here as the LoCoMoSa project progresses. Check back regularly for updates on our research findings and achievements in thermal energy storage technology.