Early Bird
Registration must be completed online. The Early Bird Registration is € 380,00 (until 15/06/2026) and must be paid within 3 days of submitting the form.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card.
19-22 July 2026
Centro Prove CNR ITAE, Salita S. Lucia sopra Contesse 5
Messina - Italy
An international summer school focused on hybrid thermal energy storage, renewable heat conversion, sustainability, technology transfer and real-world applications cofinanced by EERA.
About the School
The program is structured to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience. The core is delivered through lessons organized across three levels: Technological (covering ES maturity and systems like low-to high-temperature storage, hybrid solutions, etc.), Sustainability and Development (analyzing economic, social, and policy factors, including new technological trends), and Case Studies (examining real-world applications and the role of initiatives like Mission Innovation and HORIZON 2020/Horizon Europe).
Beyond traditional lectures, the school places a high value on hands-on and real-world exposure. Participants will engage in laboratory experiences with visits to research centers, such as the University of Messina and the CNR ITAE. Furthermore, the program is enriched by industrial talks and visits involving CEOs or employees from leading companies in the sector. A key feature is the field visit to an industrial reality (e.g. A2A, ...), which provides tangible insight into how industrial operations integrate sustainability and value production, concluding with an open table discussion. This integrated approach, combining academic approach, research experience, and industrial perspective, aims to foster broad scientific and social interest and collaboration.
The school is designed to give young scientists and engineers a solid overview of the current state of hybrid thermal energy storage, from materials and system integration to sustainability, policy and industrial implementation.
Program
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 17.00-21.00 | Guided visit of Messina Cathedral and buffet dinner at Rooftop Aelthea | - |
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08.30-09.00 | Registration | - |
| 09.00-09.30 | Welcome and logistic aspects | UNIME/CNR |
| 09.30-10.30 | Thermal Energy Storage using PCMs | Luisa F. Cabeza |
| 10.30-10.45 | Coffee break | - |
| 10.45-11.45 | Thermochemical energy storage at high temperature using redox oxides: Opportunities and challenges | Juan Coronado |
| 11.45-12.45 | State-of-Charge estimation for thermal energy storage systems | Giovanni Gugliandolo |
| 12.45-14.30 | Lunch + poster/pitch presentation | Students |
| 14.30-15.00 | Presentation of the challenge | UNIME/CNR |
| 15.00-18.00 | Group work / challenge | - |
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08.30-09.00 | Welcome and logistic aspects | UNIME/CNR |
| 09.00-10.00 | Thermochemical energy storage materials for low temperature applications | Claire McCague |
| 10.00-11.00 | Simulation of TCM systems: from nano to micro-scale | Matteo Fasano |
| 11.00-11.35 | Coffee break | - |
| 11.30-12.30 | TES integration in heat pumps based systems | Alessia Arteconi |
| 12.30-14.00 | Lunch + poster/pitch presentation | Students |
| 14.00-14.30 | Lab visits @CNR | - |
| 14.30-15.00 | Presentation of the challenge | UNIME/CNR |
| 15.00-18.00 | Group work / challenge | - |
| 20.30 | Dinner at Blanco Beach Club | - |
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08.30-09.00 | Welcome and logistic aspects | UNIME/CNR |
| 09.00-10.00 | TCM systems for high Temperature applications | Marc Linder |
| 10.00-11.00 | Closed Liquid Absorption for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage; The Journey from Idea to Product | Benjamin Fumey |
| 11.00-11.35 | Coffee break | - |
| 11.30-12.30 | Closed Sorption systems for Thermal Energy Storage - a research/academia collaboration story | Valeria Palomba/Matteo Calò |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch | - |
| 13.30-15.00 | Final presentation and evaluation of group works | Robert E.Critoph |
| 15.00-15.30 | Closing remarks | - |
Registration
Registration must be completed online. The Early Bird Registration is € 380,00 (until 15/06/2026) and must be paid within 3 days of submitting the form.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card.
Registration must be completed online. The Late Registration is € 450,00 (from 16/06/2026) and must be paid within 3 days of submitting the form.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card.
Each student can bring an A1 poster to discuss his/her research activity and acknowledge projects' funding. Pdf of the poster should be sent within 1 week from the beginning of the school to: summerschool_htes4save@bisazzagangi.it
Venue & Accommodation
The Summer School is planned in Messina, with activities involving the University of Messina and the Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy "Nicola Giordano" (CNR-ITAE).
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Networking & Social Activities
Social Events
Welcome Social Event
Guided visit of Messina Cathedral followed by an aperitif at Aelthea Rooftop.
Social Dinner
Networking dinner at Blanco Beach Club, offering participants an opportunity to meet speakers, researchers and fellow attendees in an informal setting.