U.S. researchers test thermochemical storage paired with heat pumps to cut peak grid demand

Scientists found that combining heat pumps with potassium carbonate-based thermal storage could reduce electricity demand during cold spells, potentially improving grid flexibility in decarbonized power systems.

First covered Nov 5, 2026 · 2:33 AM PT · 1 article

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6d PV Magazine Pairing residential heat pumps with potassium carbonate-based thermochemical storage — U.S. researchers have found that combining residential heat pumps with thermochemical energy storage could reduce electricity demand during cold spells.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#5)

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