23 may 2025
On 20 May 2025, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), in collaboration with the TES Cluster projects, hosted the webinar “Unlocking Scalability of Modular for Thermal Energy Storage”. The event gathered experts from across Europe to explore cutting-edge solutions for heat storage in the context of building decarbonisation.
Representing the ECHO project, Patxi Hernández and Arantza López from Tecnalia presented compelling insights into the environmental impact of combining heat pumps with advanced thermal energy storage technologies. Focusing on the innovative ECHO-TES system, they demonstrated how integrating such solutions can significantly reduce emissions—particularly in urban contexts like Bilbao, where natural gas still dominates the heating supply.
Their presentation emphasized a comprehensive life cycle approach, addressing not only operational emissions but also the environmental cost of production and end-of-life management. As renewable electricity becomes more widespread, technologies like ECHO-TES prove crucial for a more sustainable and flexible energy system.
Missed the webinar? No problem — you can watch the full recording below!
