Mobilized thermal energy storage for clean heating in carbon neutrality era: A perspective on policies in China

Authors

Guo S., Zhao J., Bertrand A., Yan J.

Reference

Energy and Buildings, vol. 277, art. no. 112537, 2022

Description

Mobilized thermal energy storage (M−TES) is a promising technology to transport heat without the limitation of pipelines, therefore suitable for collecting distributed renewable or recovered resources. In particular, the M−TES can be flexibly used for the emergency heating in the COVID-19 era. Though the M−TES has been commercializing in China, there is not any specific regulation or standard for M−TES systems. Therefore, this paper summarizes and discusses the existing regulations and policies concerning M−TES in the aspects of facility manufacture and operation, road transportation, and financial support and guidance. Furthermore, the suggestions were presented including necessary consensus on the development of M−TES among different departments, consideration of local conditions when drafting or revising regulations and policies, sufficient investment, or subsidy on the R&D of M−TES, and qualification recognition of M−TES companies and staffs.

Link

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112537