Is space heating and cooling a viable energy storage solution?

Space heating and cooling account for up to 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings.1 Aligning this energy consumption with renewable energy generation through practical and viable energy storage solutions will be critical to achieving 100% clean energy by 2050.

What is thermal energy storage?

Trane disclaims any responsibility for actions taken on the material presented. Thermal energy storage works by collecting, storing, and discharging heating and cooling energy to shift building electrical demand to optimize energy costs, resiliency, and or carbon emissions.

Who is Trane thermal energy storage?

Trane is your personal thermal energy storage provider, combining leading technology, controls knowledge and systems expertise based on your unique building circumstances. Your local team can collaboratively guide you through a custom, seamless implementation based on your unique goals. Why Choose Trane Thermal Energy Storage?

Is thermal energy storage a good investment?

Besides offering a great ROI, adding thermal energy storage is highly affordable thanks to recent tax incentives. Trane is your personal thermal energy storage provider, combining leading technology, controls knowledge and systems expertise based on your unique building circumstances.

Why do HVAC systems use ice storage tanks?

This enables operating the HVAC system during periods when clean, renewable power is available and reducing the electric loads when renewable generation is not available or during peak load periods. Figure 1 shows an example of ice storage tanks connected with an HVAC system. Figure 1. TES example: Ice tanks integrated with HVAC system.