We are excited to share that the nGEL Project, along with Technovative Solutions LTD. (TVS), has recently been featured in the Innovation News Network.
This recognition highlights the project’s innovative approach to transforming geothermal energy and accelerating global decarbonisation efforts for a more sustainable future.
The nGEL Project aims to convert conventional geothermal organic Rankine cycle (ORC) plants into flexible tri-generation systems. This means future geothermal plants will not only generate electricity but also provide heating and cooling, playing a vital role in balancing power and thermal grids.
Key innovations of the nGEL Project include:
- Advanced technologies: Integration of absorption chillers, thermal and cold thermal energy storage systems (TES and CTES), and AI-driven energy management systems.
- Improved reliability: Enhanced plant performance during high ambient temperatures.
- Digital transformation: Creation of a digital twin to optimise operations using AI.
- Sustainability focus: Development of life cycle and thermo-economic models to assess environmental and economic impacts.
The nGEL Project is coordinated by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (IEG) and supported by a consortium of leading organisations, including Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek N.V. (VITO), Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Üretim, Geolorn Ireland Ltd., REPG Energy, Naldeo Technologies Et Industries, and Technovative Solutions Ltd. (TVS).
Technovative Solutions Limited (TVS) plays a pivotal role in the nGEL Project, leading the sustainability analysis, including life cycle analysis (LCA), thermo-economic optimisation of geothermal ORC plants, and a digital twin to optimise geothermal operations using AI. TVS also plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the project's innovations reach a global audience. The company’s expertise in sustainable energy solutions and its proprietary technology are at the heart of the project’s success.
The nGEL Project is a four-year initiative launched in June 2024, with a total budget of nearly €6 million. Funded under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme under Research and Innovation Actions, grant agreement No. 101148170, in response to the call: ‘Horizon-CL5-2023-D3-02 (Sustainable, Secure, and Competitive Energy Supply)’.
The feature on the Innovation News Network is a significant milestone, bringing attention to how the nGEL Project is setting new benchmarks in geothermal energy. It also reinforces TVS’s role as a leader in developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between sustainability and practicality.
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, projects like nGEL demonstrate the potential of geothermal energy to provide reliable, low-emission solutions. This is a crucial step in achieving a sustainable, net-zero future.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive innovation in renewable energy systems.
The nGEL project has received funding from the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) Research and Innovation Actions under grant agreement No 101148170.