Research & Development

Research & Development

Magaldi Green Energy stands at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, advancing Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solutions that decarbonize industrial processes and enhance grid flexibility.

 

 

We are not a start-up. Our work builds on the century-long industrial heritage of the Magaldi Group, trusted worldwide for high-temperature, demanding applications since 1929. By combining this legacy of engineering excellence with a forward-looking vision, we turn proven expertise into next-generation clean energy solutions.

A prime example is MGTES (Magaldi Green Thermal Energy Storage) - our patented thermal battery designed to store electricity from renewables or the grid as high-temperature heat in a fluidized bed of silica sand, releasing it on demand. MGTES demonstrates how we turn bold ideas into market-ready solutions for real-world decarbonization.

  • 5% of annual turnover reinvested in R&D – exceeding the EU’s Lisbon Strategy benchmark of 3%

  • A dedicated team of 15+ engineers, researchers, and PhD holders dedicated to energy innovation

  • 9+ world-class patents securing leadership in TES innovation

Collaborative Innovation

We believe true progress is co-created. That is why we partner with universities, research centers, utilities, and industrial partners worldwide. These synergies fuel our open innovation approach, accelerating the validation of new concepts, expanding application fields, and opening new pathways for sustainable energy storage.

Academic & Research Partners

Global Memberships

Institutional Support & Participation in International Projects

Our commitment to innovation is reinforced by strategic collaborations with financial and institutional stakeholders:

  • The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with the European Commission, has provided strategic financial advice and support through the InnovFin Advisory program, aimed at preparing first-of-a-kind climate action projects for potential financing, contributing to the advancement of clean energy technologies.
  • Research & Innovation fund, backed by the EIB and Italy's Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR), and managed by Banco di Sardegna and Sinloc, has granted a loan to industrialize our TES technology.

We also contribute to major international R&D projects, including SOLARGRID, coordinated by ENEA. This project focuses on developing innovative solutions for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) systems with integrated thermal storage. The project's objectives include enhancing energy performance and economic competitiveness for distributed generation of both electric and thermal energy, with a focus on increasing thermal storage capacity and implementing more flexible heating systems.

Innovation in Action:
Discover Our R&D Projects