Buildings in the European cities need to improve their energy efficiency to contribute to the EU energy goals. One way is to store thermal energy through innovative solutions integrated into the existing structures.

The EU-funded MiniStor project is developing an advanced compact integrated system that stores heat. The solution is adapted to existing building stock in EU cities and supplies sustainable heating, cooling and electricity storage. This system is fully innovative using solar-based renewable energy sources. Its management is secured by a building energy management system connected to the IoT.

The project aims to significantly reduce energy consumption in residential buildings offering stability and high performance.

Start date: November 2019 - End date: December 2024

Partners:

• UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
• ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS
• FACHHOCHSCHULE ZENTRALSCHWEIZ - HOCHSCHULE LUZERN
• G. LIGEROS & SIA OE
• CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

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