The Heat Storage Intelligence Centre gathers fundamentals, materials, equipment data, standards, projects, cost benchmarks and supplier information in one place, connected to BARREL Power Intelligence and BARREL OS.
Key facts
- Libraries
- Technical, equipment, project, commercial
- Platform
- 12 digital modules
- References
- IEA, US DOE, IEA SHC
- Links
- www · Intelligence · OS
Knowledge & technical library13
- Heat storage fundamentals
- Thermal engineering
- Sensible heat storage
- Latent heat storage
- Thermochemical storage
- Thermal battery technology
- High-temperature storage
- Thermal power generation
- Industrial heat integration
- Heat pumps and power-to-heat
- Thermal storage materials
- Engineering standards and codes
- Research papers and technical publications
Equipment intelligence10
- Equipment catalogue
- Technical specifications
- Equipment datasheets
- Manufacturer directory
- Product comparisons
- Material properties
- Equipment selection guides
- Technical performance data
- Maintenance information
- Lifecycle and replacement information
Project intelligence10
- Global heat storage projects
- Thermal battery installations
- CSP and thermal storage projects
- Industrial heat storage projects
- District heating projects
- Technology demonstration projects
- Project developers
- EPC contractors
- Equipment suppliers
- Technology providers
Commercial intelligence10
- Equipment price intelligence
- Material price intelligence
- Project cost benchmarks
- EPC cost benchmarks
- Storage cost comparisons
- Technology maturity database
- Supplier and manufacturer database
- Project finance models
- Industry demand intelligence
- International trade intelligence
Digital platform modules
| Platform module | Proposed functions |
|---|---|
| Heat Storage Intelligence | Knowledge, technology and technical library |
| Thermal Equipment Exchange | Equipment catalogue and procurement |
| Supplier Registry | Manufacturer and supplier verification |
| Contractor Registry | Engineering, installation and O&M providers |
| Project Exchange | Heat storage projects and opportunities |
| Engineering Centre | Calculators, design tools and documentation |
| Cost Intelligence | CAPEX, OPEX and equipment benchmarks |
| Project Management | EPC, construction and commissioning |
| Plant Operations | Charging, discharging and operating records |
| Asset Management | Equipment, maintenance and lifecycle |
| Research Centre | Emerging technologies and innovation |
| Finance Centre | Project finance and investment opportunities |
Related topics
- Calculators (100)Ten calculator families — capacity, heat transfer, design, charging, conversion, industrial, piping, solar, finance and environment.
- ProjectsProject categories, the BARREL ecosystem, partnership programmes and how to bring a project to BARREL.
- Thermal Energy StorageThe foundation of the sector: technologies that hold energy as heat or cold in a medium and release it when it is needed.
Project & partnership desk
Planning Knowledge Centre?
Tell us your heat demand, site and timeline — BARREL engineers, suppliers and partners will help you scope it.