The purpose of RISEnergy is to build an integrated network of research infrastructures that offers free access to academic and industry researchers, helping them strengthen their innovation capabilities across ten renewable-energy target areas. With its broad technological scope, RISEnergy stands as the first European research-infrastructure initiative of this scale.
Curious about the ten target areas RISEnergy is advancing? Today, we turn the spotlight to Energy Storage.
After the 2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout, one thing became evident: ensuring energy security requires more than just producing renewable power. Energy storage makes our energy system more resilient and reliable by balancing supply and demand, integrating renewables efficiently, and providing grid flexibility. It’s what turns low-carbon energy into secure, flexible, and usable power, anytime it’s needed.
Nevertheless, seasonal energy storage remains a challenge. Without the ability to store energy for months, especially when renewable output drops, Europe still relies on (imported) fossil fuels.
“Achieving a fully low-carbon future means mastering seasonal energy storage, connecting all sectors of energy use, and advancing a circular economy to reduce dependence on critical raw materials. RISEnergy accelerates this transformation by building an ecosystem that unites and fosters collaboration and innovation across renewable energy disciplines, including energy storage.” — Myriam E. Gil Bardají, Team Leader KIT, Energy Storage Area Leader.
RISEnergy supports energy storage innovation by connecting researchers with cutting-edge facilities and fostering collaboration across technology areas. By enabling experimental research, it contributes to the development of storage solutions for a resilient, flexible, and decarbonised energy system.
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