Ph.D. in Energetica , 33rd cycle (2017-2020)
Ph.D. obtained in 2021
Dissertation:
Hydrogen-based energy storage systems for off-grid locations (Abstract)
Tutors:
Massimo Santarelli Andrea Lanzini
Research presentation:
PosterProfile
Research topic
Analysis of different power-to-power configurations for electrical energy storage
Research interests
Biography
In general, I have always been interested by themes related to the field of sustainable energy with particular attention towards innovative processes to produce and store energy, especially when produced from renewable sources.
My research is mainly performed within the framework of the EU H2020 project REMOTE (https://www.remote-euproject.eu/), whose main aim is to demonstrate the techno-economic feasibility of H2-based energy storage solutions in four different DEMOs, based on renewables, in isolated micro-grid and off grid remote areas. I am principally involved in the analysis and optimal design of such P2P systems.
The evaluation of how H2-based devices degrade, i.e. decrease their performance over time, is essential for a more realistic modelling of such energy storage systems and to identify suitable control strategies to minimize the degradation during operation. I thus joined, as a visiting researcher, the SINTEF Sustainable Energy Technology Department (SINTEF Industry, Trondheim, Norway), where I performed experimental tests on PEM electrolyzers focusing, in particular, on the investigation of the PEM membrane degradation (by measuring the released F- ions through ion chromatography).
Currently, my research is dealing with the development of more detailed models of the H2-based energy storage systems under analysis, including also degradation considerations for a more accurate description and better assessment of optimal operational strategies.
Awards and Honors
- Award as “Most Innovative Contribution” in the framework of EFCF conference in Lucerne, Switzerland, on July 2019 (https://www.efcf.com/2020) during the Grid Service Markets (GSM) Symposium (https://gridservicemarket.com/). A techno-economic analysis of hydrogen-based energy storage systems in remote areas was presented, showing the effectiveness of hydrogen as longer-term energy storage medium. (2020)
Teaching
Collegi of the degree programmes
- Collegio di Ingegneria Energetica. Componente invitato
- Collegio di Ingegneria Meccanica, Aerospaziale, dell'Autoveicolo. Componente invitato
Teachings
Bachelor of Science
- Energetica e fonti rinnovabili. A.A. 2017/18, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Energetica e fonti rinnovabili. A.A. 2018/19, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Termodinamica applicata e trasmissione del calore. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
Research
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- SOFFHICE - SOFC Hybridization with Internal Combustion Engine fuelled by Natural gas for maritime applications (SOFFHICE) , (2023-2025) - Componente gruppo di Ricerca
PNRR – Mission 4
Projects funded by commercial contracts
- “Studio sull'utilizzo di idrogeno verde per la decarbonizzazione di forni industriali (acciaieria) al fine del bando PNRR 3.2 Hard-to-Abate” , (2023-2023) - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research
Supervised PhD students
- Caterina Cara'. Programme in Ingegneria Meccanica (cycle 39, 2023-in progress)
- Yosef Berhan Jember. Programme in Energetica (cycle 39, 2024-in progress)
- Alessandro Magnino. Programme in Energetica (cycle 39, 2023-in progress)
- Lucia Pera. Programme in Energetica (cycle 39, 2023-in progress)
- Gabriele Peyrani. Programme in Energetica (cycle 39, 2023-in progress)
- Vincenzo Romano. Programme in Energetica (cycle 39, 2024-in progress)
Publications
Works published during the Ph.D. View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Todeschi, Valeria; Marocco, Paolo; Mutani, Guglielmina; Lanzini, Andrea; Santarelli, ... (2021)
Towards Energy Self-consumption and Self-sufficiency in Urban Energy Communities. In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND TECHNOLOGY, vol. 39, pp. 1-11. ISSN 0392-8764
Contributo su Rivista - Marocco, Paolo (2021)
Hydrogen-based energy storage systems for off-grid locations. relatore: SANTARELLI, MASSIMO; LANZINI, ANDREA; , 33. XXXIII Ciclo, P.: 256
Doctoral Thesis - Marocco, P.; Ferrero, D.; Martelli, E.; Santarelli, M.; Lanzini, A. (2021)
An MILP approach for the optimal design of renewable battery-hydrogen energy systems for off-grid insular communities. In: ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, vol. 245. ISSN 0196-8904
Contributo su Rivista - Marocco, Paolo; Ferrero, Domenico; Lanzini, Andrea; Santarelli, Massimo (2021)
Optimal design of stand-alone solutions based on RES + hydrogen storage feeding off-grid communities. In: ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, vol. 238. ISSN 0196-8904
Contributo su Rivista - Calvo, Andrea; Marocco, Paolo; Ferrero, Domenico; Lanzini, Andrea; Santarelli, Massimo (2020)
Modeling of a stand-alone H2-based Energy Storage System for electricity production and H2 mobility. In: ENERGY FUELS ENVIRONMENT 2020, KRAKÓW (POLAND) - online held, 1 – 4 DECEMBER 2020, pp. 45-45. ISBN: 978-83-948318-4-4
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Marocco, P.; Ferrero, D.; Gandiglio, M.; Ortiz, M. M.; Sundseth, K.; Lanzini, A.; ... (2020)
A study of the techno-economic feasibility of H2-based energy storage systems in remote areas. In: ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, vol. 211. ISSN 0196-8904
Contributo su Rivista - Marocco, Paolo; Ferrero, Domenico; Gandiglio, Marta; Lanzini, Andrea; Santarelli, Massimo (2019)
H2-based energy storage systems in remote areas: the REMOTE project. In: 4th Energy for Sustainability International Conference - Designing a Sustainable Future, Turin, Italy, 24-26 July 2019. ISBN: 978-989-54499-0-3
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding)