RELEASE

Research into large-scale energy storage and the creation of fundamental scientific insights for this storage

The RELEASE (Reversible Large-scale Energy Storage) collaboration is conducting research into technological possibilities for storing energy on a large scale so it can be used again later. The project concentrates on three technologies for the short term (2030) and long term (2050):

Hydrogen production
Hydrocarbon production from CO2
Flow batteries

Sustainable energy sources with a variable supply

The energy transition is one of the biggest societal challenges of the coming decades. This doesn’t just require the energy sector to change, but also industry, the mobility sector, agriculture, and the already established environment. Instead of using fossil energy sources, these sectors must switch to renewable energy sources. Solar and wind power will likely make the largest contribution. The disadvantage of these energy sources is that their supply doesn’t always match demand. This can be prevented by large-scale electricity storage.

The goal of the project and the role of Entrance

The goal of RELEASE is:

creating fundamental scientific insights.
developing, implementing and demonstrating technological solutions for large-scale energy storage.
developing market, regulatory, policy and ethical frameworks for large-scale energy storage.

The collaboration consists of 36 parties. Entrance contributes to the project by designing a cost-efficient design for an AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) water electrolyzer.