Unlocking Sustainable Energy: Environmental Feasibility of Storage Technologies in the Danube Region

As part of the StoreMore project, this inception report lays the groundwork for a comprehensive environmental assessment of cutting-edge energy storage technologies across the Danube Region. Led by the city of Békéscsaba and its international partners, the initiative focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and accelerating the green transition.

This report introduces a comparative environmental rating methodology tailored for five promising storage options—Gravity-Based, Flywheel, Hydrogen, Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries, and Ultracapacitors. It evaluates them across key criteria such as lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, resource use, recyclability, and site-specific impacts.

With an emphasis on transparency and practical application, the project integrates AI tools, stakeholder engagement, and geographic zoning strategies to support responsible energy planning. The goal is clear: empower regional decision-makers with data-driven insights that balance innovation with environmental responsibility.

The full report is available here