PUSH-IT project collaboration
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable energy, collaboration is key. That’s why the TREASURE project is pleased to announce its new partnership with PUSH-IT, an ambitious EU-funded initiative focused on high-temperature underground heat storage. This cooperation marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to reshape Europe’s heating and energy systems in line with climate neutrality targets.
PUSH-IT, short for Paving the Way for Underground Seasonal Heat Storage Implementation, is working to bridge the critical gap between seasonal heat supply and demand by developing and demonstrating advanced underground heat storage technologies. At six pilot sites across Europe, the project is testing mine, borehole, and aquifer thermal energy storage systems (MTES, BTES, ATES), aiming to integrate these systems seamlessly into local energy networks.
Beyond technological innovation, PUSH-IT also champions social engagement, cost optimization, and system resilience, ensuring that underground heat storage becomes not only technically feasible but widely accepted and economically viable.
But PUSH-IT goes beyond technology demonstration. The project is developing:
Advanced enabling technologies to adapt each storage method to diverse geological conditions.
An open-source decision-support tool to optimize Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and carbon reduction impacts.
Machine learning and co-simulation techniques for smart integration and operation within local heat systems.
Comprehensive frameworks for stakeholder engagement, tackling the regulatory, societal, and environmental dimensions of underground heat storage.
What brings TREASURE and PUSH-IT together is a shared vision of a decarbonized, circular European energy future. Both projects seek to harness cutting-edge thermal energy storage technologies and integrate them into broader energy systems to drastically reduce CO₂ emissions, promote energy independence, and ensure long-term sustainability. By aligning our objectives and sharing knowledge, we can amplify the impact of both projects, turning innovative ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Together, TREASURE and PUSH-IT will explore synergies in technology development, stakeholder engagement, and circular energy practices. This cooperation paves the way for future joint events, knowledge exchange opportunities, and integrated dissemination activities that will benefit the broader scientific and industrial community.