Solar energy storage in Tampere Finland

Can a heat storage system serve more buildings in Tampere?

To serve more buildings in Tampere, the team calculated that a larger heat storage system would be required. A sand-filled storage cylinder that is 25 meters tall and 40 meters in diameter would be needed to supply heat to a district of 35,000 people.

How can thermal modeling help Finnish cities reduce energy consumption?

Thermal modeling helps Finnish cities reduce their consumption of nonrenewable heating fuels by optimizing the design of the heat storage and distribution systems, as demonstrated by Polar Night Energy. As we try to objectively study nature, we are often reminded of how natural forces affect us personally.

Is Tampere a good place to start a new heat system?

Tampere, an inland Finnish industrial city of nearly 250,000 people, is a suitable location for starting a new heat system due to its existing district heating system. 'Tampere, like many European cities,' says Eronen, 'already has a district heating system that circulates water across entire neighborhoods.' This enables a quick switch of many buildings to a renewable heat source.

Where are polar night energy's heat storage systems located?

Polar Night Energy's heat storage systems are currently installed in the cities of Tampere and Kankaanpää. To meet the challenge of climate change, many governments and organizations are investing in new technology to help lessen the use of fossil fuels, including Polar Night Energy.

How does polar night energy work in Tampere?

Polar Night Energy’s pilot plant in Tampere can also tap into power from the existing electrical grid, along with electricity generated by new solar panels. Reliable thermal storage enables the city to generate or purchase power when it is most affordable and then distribute heat when it is needed most.

Why is energy storage so expensive?

Energy storage is needed to maintain steady power output throughout the peaks and valleys of renewable inputs. But even with recent advances in battery technology, storing electric power remains relatively expensive, especially at the scale required for heating buildings.