Mark Dannemand

Mark Dannemand is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Services, at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on thermal energy storage, phase change materials, and integrated solar energy systems.

His research interests include:

• Thermal Energy Storage using phase change materials (PCM), particularly sodium acetate trihydrate
• Supercooling phenomena in heat storage units
• Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) hybrid collector systems
• Integration of PVT systems with heat pumps
• Experimental investigation of long-term stability and performance of storage systems
• Applications in domestic heating and renewable energy integration

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on experimental validation of thermal storage technologies, especially those leveraging supercooling for energy shifting. His work combines materials science with system-level engineering, targeting practical implementation in solar heating and hybrid renewable systems. He actively contributes to advancing sustainable energy solutions aligned with UN SDGs.

His scientific contributions are recognized through active participation in international research collaborations, including projects under the International Energy Agency (IEA). He has been involved in multiple funded research and PhD projects, demonstrating leadership in experimental energy research.

Mark Dannemand has supervised PhD research and served as a project participant and contributor in several key initiatives, including:

• Flexible latent thermal storage for reserve markets (La-Flex, 2024–2027)
• Material and component development for thermal storage systems (PhD supervision, 2018–2022)
• IEA Task 42 / Annex 29 on thermal storage
• Cool PVT project on hybrid solar collectors

He regularly presents at major international conferences such as EuroSun, SWC, and PCM conferences, contributing to the global discourse on solar energy and thermal storage technologies.