ISEC 2026, Austria
April 2026 (M46)
The International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026) was held on 14–16 April 2026, and over three days, attracting 550 participants. ISEC 2026 provided a high-level platform for exchange between researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. With five parallel sessions and six keynote presentations, the conference highlighted the urgency and complexity of achieving a sustainable energy future.
REVEAL’s core scientific contribution was presented in the session Emerging Energy Technologies and System Integration, chaired by Boris Papousek (CEO, Energie Graz). During this session, Michel Haller (OST) delivered the presentation Experimental Validation of an Alu-To-Energy Prototype, attracting an audience of 75 participants.
The presentation provided key insights into the experimental validation of REVEAL’s aluminium-based energy system, demonstrating how aluminium can function as a carbon-free, transportable energy carrier. The session also enabled direct engagement with experts, sparking valuable discussions on system performance, scalability, and integration.
3 days, 7 posters,
1 presentation
20+ targeted stakeholder interactions conducted
50+ individuals engaged in poster discussions
In REVEAL’s strong presence at ISEC 2026 highlights both the scientific maturity and growing interest in aluminium as a sustainable energy carrier. By combining experimental validation, system-level analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the project continues to contribute to Europe’s transition toward secure, flexible, and climate-neutral energy systems.
In addition to the oral presentation, REVEAL presented seven scientific posters, covering the full aluminium energy cycle - from production to storage and energy release. You can find them in the Documents section on our website, or via the links below:
Seasonal Energy Storage in Aluminium: Superheated Steam Assisted Energy Extraction
Power-To-Alu – The Process of Storing Renewable Electricity in Aluminium Without CO₂ Emissions
Surplus Energy Available Around EU as an Option for Al Recycling
Renewable Metal Energy Carrier Based on Aluminium: LCA and Cost Projections
Metals as Long-Term and Transportable Energy Storage Vectors – The EU Horizon Project REVEAL-Storage
A highlight of the conference was the recognition of REVEAL’s scientific excellence. The poster Power-To-Alu – The Process of Storing Renewable Electricity in Aluminium Without CO₂ Emissions, written my research team led by Daniel Gunnarsson (IceTec), received the conference best poster award. This achievement underlines the project’s strong contribution to advancing carbon-neutral energy storage solutions and its relevance within the international research community.
Beyond presentations, the REVEAL booth and poster area became a hub for discussion and exchange. The team engaged directly with stakeholders from at least 8 countries, including representatives from academia, industry, and the energy sector. These exchanges provided valuable feedback, with recurring topics including:
Materials used in inert anodes
Storage conditions and safety of aluminium
Cost competitiveness compared to hydrogen and other energy carriers
Energy efficiency and system losses
Such insights are essential for refining the technology and ensuring its relevance for real-world deployment.
