Major Thermal Battery Breakthrough Reaches Commercial Scale, Aiding Industrial Decarbonization
A commercial-scale thermal battery capable of storing energy at over 1,000°C has begun operations, marking a significant milestone for industrial decarbonization. The system reportedly achieves over 97% efficiency in converting stored electricity to usable heat. However, its application in enhanced oil recovery has drawn mixed reactions from climate analysts.
Thermal Energy Storage Reaches Commercial Milestone
A massive thermal battery system with 100 megawatt-hours of capacity has become operational, according to recent company announcements. Sources indicate this represents a significant scaling from previous 2 MWh pilot systems and marks the first commercially available unit of its size. The technology uses electricity to heat sturdy materials like bricks to extreme temperatures, storing thermal energy for later industrial use.