New foam design speeds up thermal storage for geothermal heating systems

Researchers have developed a metal foam structure that accelerates heat absorption in geothermal storage systems, potentially lowering installation costs and improving efficiency for building heating applications. The advance could make geothermal a more competitive renewable energy option for commercial real estate and district heating projects.

Originaltitel: Intensified melting process in a horizontal thermal energy storage unit with graded-porosity metal foam for geothermal systems