Brenmiller Energy, NYPA showcase thermal energy storage solution

Brenmiller Energy (BNRG) announced the publication of a joint case study with the New York Power Authority detailing the deployment and performance of a TES system at Purchase College, State University of New York. The $2.5 million project, installed at the college’s Physical Education Building, serves as a pilot demonstrating how TES technology can significantly improve energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in institutional settings. Brenmiller’s bGen TES unit at Purchase College is part of a combined heat and power application designed to meet nearly 100% of the College’s physical education building’s heating needs. The case study, developed under the Renewable Thermal Collaborative’s Innovative Pilot Projects initiative, provides critical insights into how modular TES can support the decarbonization goals of public infrastructure, particularly in the education sector. Highlights from the project include: TES modularity enables flexible and efficient deployment across diverse infrastructure. Pilot installations offer replicable frameworks for wider adoption. TES integration with existing technologies boosts system reliability and thermal performance. Containerized TES introduces unique thermal management dynamics requiring tailored design strategies.