Our fifth HYBRIDplus newsletter has been online since 25 December, catch up on the latest project updates! INTERVIEW SERIES LAUNCHED Don’t miss the video interview of our coordinator, Cristina Prieto Rios, kicking off a new interview series. In this issue, you’ll also discover: Read the latest newsletter clicking here 📨 Subscribe, to stay connected with […]
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We congratulate our HYBRIDplus partners’ for a publication based on a new study showing how cascade phase change material (PCM) thermal energy storage (TES) can dramatically improve Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. Compared to traditional molten salt systems, this approach enables higher thermal efficiency and more stable energy management. What makes it innovative? -282% more
On June 9, 2025, HYBRIDplus took part in a high-level webinar organized by the SOLARX EU project as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW 2025) and its associated Sustainable Energy Days initiative. This webinar brought together six experts from six different EU-funded projects, who shared their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities related
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From June 4 to 6, 2025, HYBRIDplus had the pleasure of participating in the 14th edition of the Congreso Nacional de Ingeniería Termodinámica (CNIT), held in Zaragoza, Spain. Our partners from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería of the Universidad de Sevilla (ETSi) and the GREiA Research Group from the Universitat de Lleida represented HYBRIDplus
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On June 9, from 10:30 to 12:00 (CET), HYBRIDplus will take part in the third webinar of the SOLARX project, titled “Solar Concentration Technologies for Flexibility on the Production Side” This online event is part of the European Sustainable Energy Week’s (EUSEW) Sustainable Energy Days initiative and aims to open the floor to experts, researchers,
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From May 20th to 22nd, 2025, the University of Seville hosted the 99th Executive Committee meeting of the International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Programme on Energy Storage (IEA TCP-ES). The event brought together leading international experts in thermal energy storage, providing a valuable platform for discussions on technological advancements and future challenges in the sector.
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HYBRIDplus recently gathered in Heidelberg, Germany, for a productive General Assembly. This event provided an opportunity to review the project’s progress and prepare for the next steps toward building the pilot plant in Seville. Stay tuned for our upcoming visit to the STAX factory ! Find all the details in our full report:
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This week, project coordinator Cristina Prieto Rios visited Luisa F. Cabeza and her research group at the Universitat de Lleida to advance discussions on the construction of the HYBRIDplus pilot plant. The exchange also opened doors for future collaborations in thermal energy storage research. During her visit to Lleida, Cristina Prieto Rios also participated in
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Last week, Anton Lopez, assistant coordinator of HYBRIDplus, visited the university’s labs to support experiments on the thermal conductivity of the PCM & metal wool composite, the core component of HYBRIDplus’ thermal energy storage solution. Significant progress is being made each week as preparations advance for the construction of the pilot plant at ETSi –
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This week, Cristina Prieto Rios, Coordinator of the project, welcomed Stefan Gesell, CEO of STAX, at ETSi – Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Sevilla, for a productive HYBRIDplus meeting. The discussions focused on finalizing the innovative approach to integrating metal wools into the HYBRIDplus PCM module, advancing new solutions for enhanced
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