Energy Research Accelerator In 'Thermal Energy Storage - ERA' Energy Research AcceleratorSupporting InfrastructureThermal Energy Storage - ERA Back to 'Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage' The Birmingham Energy Institute is working with the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA), Midlands Innovation universities and other partners, to drive the development and integration of a range of thermal and cryo-energy technologies. Downloads ERA overview (PDF) Thermal Energy Facilities guide (PDF)