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Bio-Thermal Hybrid Storage (BTHS): Transforming Waste into Watts

Sai Lokeshwar ADepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Palamaner, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRavi Kumar K VDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Palamaner, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaBalajee JDepartment of CSE (Artificial Intelligence), Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Palamaner, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India

Vol 9 No 25 (2025): Volume 9, Special Issue of INSPIRE’25 April 2025 | Pages: 63-69

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OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 23-04-2025

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Abstract

The increased demand for sustainable energy has driven the development of more flexible mid-term energy storage solutions. The Bio-Thermal Hybrid Storage System (BTHS), which integrates Thermal Energy Storage (TES), waste incineration, and biogas generation, aims to enhance energy access in remote regions while solving the problem of waste management. Non-recyclable inorganic waste is combusted to generate additional heat, which is then stored in TES for later use. Organic waste is also converted into biogas, which can subsequently be used to generate electricity. This strategy helps to strengthen the energy economy by increasing the capture of usable energy while reducing dependence on landfills for waste disposal.

Keywords

Bio-Thermal Hybrid Storage, Sustainable Energy, Waste-to-Power, Thermal Energy Storage, Decentralized Electrification, Energy Security


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Sai Lokeshwar A, Ravi Kumar K V, Balajee J. (2025). Bio-Thermal Hybrid Storage (BTHS): Transforming Waste into Watts. In proceeding of International Conference on Sustainable Practices and Innovations in Research and Engineering (INSPIRE'25), published International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 9, Special Issue of INSPIRE’25, pp 63-69. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.INSPIRE11

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