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4.5.1 Thermal Energy Storage

Course subject(s) 4. Intelligent Control and Integration of Heating in the Energy Systems

Similar to electricity, storage is an important element for thermal energy. This allows heat to be generated at a different moment in time than that is is consumed. This lecture will explain why there is a need for thermal storage, discuss the different technologies for thermal storage, and an exampe of a multi energy system will be provided.

Enjoy the lecture!

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