Activities

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, […]

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.

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:

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

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

Field Visit to CSP Plants in Seville Recently, the Universidad de Sevilla participated in a field visit to CSP plants near Seville, alongside PhD students from the TOPCSP project. This visit provided valuable insights into concentrated solar power technologies. More details can be found here. Upcoming Conference Participation The Universidad de Sevilla is also preparing

In September, the HYBRIDplus consortium had the opportunity to visit the SEICO Heizungen GmbH/EXHEAT factories, which manufacture both standardized and R&D materials for industrial applications worldwide. Strengthening Collaboration A special thank you to Helena Cawdron and Richard Beesley for organizing an insightful tour of the facilities. With SEICO’s support, the HYBRIDplus team is finalizing the

The SolarPACES conference is approaching, and HYBRIDplus partners are set to present two significant contributions at this prestigious event. The event will take place from October 8–11, 2024, in Rome, where our team looks forward to engaging with international CSP experts to discuss the latest advancements in solar energy and thermal storage. Our Contributions to