June 5, 2025

KTH and IMT Mines Albi students collaborate on particle heat exchangers rig development and testing

As part of the Power2Powder project, students Ellen Turås and Carolina Myrvoll from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, together with Quentin Lannoy, an intern from IMT Mines Albi, have been actively engaged in the experimental development and testing of a particle heat exchanger rig at KTH. This...

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May 23, 2025

Powder2Power enters a new phase of development at 18-month milestone meeting

On March 20, 2025, the Powder2Power consortium gathered online for its 18-month Steering Committee and Executive Board meeting. Marking a crucial point in the project timeline, the meeting brought together 21 participants from 10 partner institutions to review technical progress, share strategic upd...

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February 10, 2025

Powder2Power advances CSP innovation at Milan 2nd Consortium Meeting

The Powder2Power consortium gathered in Milan on October 14-15, 2024, for an important milestone: the second Steering Committee and Executive Board Meeting. Hosted by Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI), the meeting provided a space for partners to review project progres...

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August 29, 2024

Powder2Power project releases inaugural Newsletter!

We are thrilled to announce the release of the first edition of the Powder2Power project newsletter! This biannual newsletter provides insights into the latest developments, achievements, and upcoming events related to our groundbreaking MW-scale fluidized particle-driven CSP prototype. <...

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August 1, 2024
Preparing Themis Solar Tower for Powder2Power prototype installation and testing

The Powder2Power project is making significant strides in preparing the research infrastructure of Themis solar power tower for the installation and testing of the complete particle-based CSP prototype. This critical phase of the project involves multiple complex activities aimed at modifying the ex...
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July 26, 2024
Powder2Power to be Featured at SolarPACES 2024

We are excited to announce that the Powder2Power project will be featured at SolarPACES 2024, the premier conference for concentrating solar power (CSP) and chemical energy systems. Since its inception in 1980, SolarPACES has become the foremost symposium for experts in the field, bringing together ...
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July 24, 2024
Significant Advancements in CSP Efficiency Highlighted at ESRE 2024

We are pleased to announce that on June 29, 2024, our project partner Prof. Jan Baeyens from EPPT, Belgium, presented a paper at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Sciences and Renewable Energy (ESRE 2024) in Frankfurt, Germany. The ESRE serves as a forum for researchers, practitio...
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July 15, 2024
Powder2Power Project Showcased at ASME Turbo Expo 2024

Date: 24th – 28th June 2024 Location: ExCeL London, London, England, United Kingdom We are excited to announce that on June 24th, 2024, our project partner Dario Alfani from the Politecnico di Milano presented a significant technical paper at the Turbomachin...
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May 10, 2024
Powder2Power 1st Consortium Meeting in April 2024 marks key milestones in project progress

The first Powder2Power Consortium meeting, held virtually on April 3rd, 2024, marked the milestone in the project six-month progress since the project Kick-off meeting held in October 2023. During the meeting, leaders from various Work Packages (WP) shared notable achievements and outlined forthc...
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March 1, 2024
Powder2Power website launch

We are delighted to inform you of the official launch of the POWDER2POWER project website. Please take the opportunity to explore the following key features: • Project Overview: Discover the innovative concept, objectives, and expected impacts, while gaining insights into the workplan and Conso...
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March 1, 2024
Launch of the EU-funded Powder2Power project

We are excited to announce the start of the POWDER2POWER (Grant Agreement n° 101122347) project, funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe framework programme, under the call Learn more

March 1, 2024
Powder2Power project Kick-off Meeting in Brussels, Belgium

The POWDER2POWER project marked its official launch with a Kick-off meeting on October 5th, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. Led by the Project Coordinator, the meeting gathered all the partners and the designated Project Officer from the European Commission in charge of the overseeing and monitoring of t...
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WP5

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

D5.1 – Operational maps of P2P utility scale system

Leading partner: POLIMI
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D5.2 – Techno-economic comparison of a utility-scale P2P power plant with other plant configurations

Leading partner: EDF
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D5.3 – Definition of KPIs and methodology for techno- economic assessment

Leading partner: KTH
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D5.4 – Final LCA report

Leading partner: KU Leuven
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D5.5 – Final social impacts (results, conclusions & recommendations from the S-LCA)

Leading partner: KU Leuven
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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WP1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

D1.1 – Handbook

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary (In validation by the EC)

D1.2 – Intranet

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary (In validation by the EC)

D1.3 – Data Management Plan

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D1.4 – Project Management Plan

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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WP3

SOLAR PILOT MODIFICATION, COMPONENT TESTING & COMPLETE PILOT DEMONSTRATION

D3.1 – New layout of the complete P2P pilot loop

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Demonstrator, pilot, prototype

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D3.2 – Test results of the commissioning phase

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D3.3 – Demonstration of the P2P solar pilot

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D3.4 – Operation & maintenance issues of the P2P solar power plant concept

Leading partner: PROMES-CNRS
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

WP6

DISSEMINATION, EXPLOITATION AND COMMUNICATION

D6.1 – Plan for Exploitation and Dissemination of Results

Leading partner: CSP-Boost
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

Download (In validation by the EC)

D6.2 – Mid-term report on Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication activities

Leading partner: CSP-Boost
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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D6.3 – Final report on Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication & Impacts on innovation

Leading partner: CSP-Boost
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Public

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WP4

POWDER2POWER TECHNOLOGY UP-SCALE TOWARDS COMMERCIALIZATION

D4.1 – Preliminary Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

Leading partner: B2Z
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

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D4.2 – Design of the heliostat field and solar receiver

Leading partner: CSP-Boost
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

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D4.3 – Utility scale particle-to- sCO2 heat exchanger

Leading partner: JCR
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D4.4 – Utility scale electric particle heater

Leading partner: SEICO
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D4.5 – Utility scale sCO2 cycles

Leading partner: POLIMI
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D4.6 – Utility scale power plant design & performance

Leading partner: B2Z
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

WP2

Particle Behavior, Transport & Handling

D2.1 – Report on particles

Leading partner: EPPT
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D2.2 – Erosion Assessment

Leading partner: EPPT
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D2.3 – Assessment of particle transport

Leading partner: EPPT
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

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D2.4 – Design and construction of the conveyance

Leading partner: EPPT
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

D2.5 – Design & construction of the heater

Leading partner: SEICO
Type: Report
Dissemination level: Sensitive

See summary

Higher Education Institution

EPPT

European Powder And Process Technology BVBA

EDF
Electricité de France

Electric utility company

WP1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WP Leader

PROMES-CNRS

The WP1 takes charge of coordinating POWDER2POWER activities from M1 to Month 48. The primary responsibilities include maintaining effective internal communication, supervising project activities, and ensuring a well-coordinated implementation throughout the project’s duration.

• Effective Project Coordination throughout the 48-month duration
• Adherence to Project Objectives, tasks, deadlines and budgetary constraints
• A cohesive and well-coordinated project implementation to achieve project objectives

PROMES-CNRS

“PROcesses, Materials and Solar Energy” research laboratory belonging to French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)

KTH
Royal Institute of Technology

Higher Education Institution

B2Z

Build to Zero Energy, SL

SEICO
Heizungen GmbH

Member of EXHEAT Group

Large engineering company

JCR
John Cockerill Renewables

Large Engineering company

KU Leuven
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Higher Education Institution

POLIMI
Politecnico di Milano

Higher Education Institution

WP6

DISSEMINATION, EXPLOITATION AND COMMUNICATION

WP Leader

CSP-Boost

Duration

M1 – M48

The objectives of this WP are threefold: firstly, to delineate diverse pathways for exploiting project results and fostering innovation; secondly, to implement dissemination measures through various activities, ensuring widespread stakeholder engagement and awareness of research progress; and thirdly, to guarantee maximum project visibility through tailored communication activities. The overarching goal is to reach a broad audience, providing essential information about the POWDER2POWER project to underscore its significance and impact.

• Elaboration of the Exploitation plan for a successful uptake of the Project results
• Development and implementation of the efficient Dissemination & Communication strategy

WP4

POWDER2POWER TECHNOLOGY UP-SCALE TOWARDS COMMERCIALIZATION

WP Leader

Build2Zero

Duration

M1 – M48

The objectives of the WP4 involve leveraging the project demonstration facility for upscaling the solution to commercial applications, encompassing both From the Meter (FTM) installations ranging from sizes above 10 MW to 50-60 MWe and Behind the Meter (BTM) installations for sizes below 10 MW. The focus includes the design of major components tailored for utility-scale applications. The WP4 involves designing hybrid systems that can be integrated with solar facilities utilizing the project technology. The key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating and assessing the technology will be defined. The engineering focus extends to intricate components, including particle-to-sCO2 heat exchangers and electrical heating systems. The activities aim to advance the POWDER2POWER technology toward commercial viability through rigorous design, assessment, and optimization processes.

• Successful upscaling of the project solution and utility-scale components design to commercial applications
• Development of hybrid systems designed to be integrated with solar facilities using POWDER2POWER technology
• Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess and measures the effectiveness of the POWDER2POWER technology in the commercial applications

WP5

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Duration

M1 – M48

The objectives of the WP5 are focused on the evaluation of the techno-economic performances of a utility-scale POWDER2POWER plant and its associated environmental and social impact. This assessment involves comparing the results with alternative plant architectures operated under the same hypotheses.

• Evaluation of the techno-economic performance of a utility-scale POWDER2POWER plant
• Environmental and Social Analysis of the POWDER2POWER plant’s footprint

WP3

SOLAR PILOT MODIFICATION, COMPONENT TESTING & COMPLETE PILOT DEMONSTRATION

WP Leader

PROMES-CNRS

Duration

M1 – M48

Building upon the solar pilot developed in the H2020 Next-CSP project at the Themis solar tower, the WP3 aims to gather experimental contributions, facilitating the experimental demonstration campaign and addressing upscaling challenges. For this, three main objectives are: 1- to modify the existing pilot facility layout to match that of a commercial power plant, 2 – to demonstrate the POWDER2POWER concept over the course of one year using the modified pilot facility, and 3 – to deduce an Operations & Maintenance guide from the experimental campaign, providing essential insights for future implementations.

• Successful adaptation of the existing pilot facility layout at the Themis solar tower site to the commercial power plant’s scale
• Successful demonstration of the POWDER2POWER concept over a 1-year period using the modified pilot facility
• Development of a comprehensive O&M Guide based on the experimental campaign, providing valuable inputs for ongoing and future operations

WP2

Particle Behavior, Transport & Handling

WP2 focuses on fundamental and technological aspects of using particle suspensions in CSP plants, particularly addressing particle conveying loops and superheating. Key objectives include understanding suspension hydrodynamics under varying conditions, predicting particle attrition impact on dust formation, assessing erosion effects on construction material, and integrating findings into the design of the P2P pilot plant's particle conveyance system. The work also explores methods for electrically superheating particles before entering the hot storage and power block. Lessons learned from pilot-scale operations will inform future large-scale particle-driven CSP designs.

• Analysis of Suspension Hydrodynamics, including flow properties, change concerning operating temperature, conveying mode and operation duration
• Assessment of Particle Attrition Impact during conveying operations at moderate to high temperatures
• Analysis of Particle Erosion Effects at varying particle flow rates

News & events

KTH and IMT Mines Albi students collaborate on particle heat exchangers rig development and testing

Powder2Power enters a new phase of development at 18-month milestone meeting

Powder2Power advances CSP innovation at Milan 2nd Consortium Meeting

Powder2Power project releases inaugural Newsletter!

Preparing Themis Solar Tower for Powder2Power prototype installation and testing

Powder2Power to be Featured at SolarPACES 2024

Significant Advancements in CSP Efficiency Highlighted at ESRE 2024

Powder2Power Project Showcased at ASME Turbo Expo 2024

Powder2Power 1st Consortium Meeting in April 2024 marks key milestones in project progress

Powder2Power website launch

Launch of the EU-funded Powder2Power project

Powder2Power project Kick-off Meeting in Brussels, Belgium