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A thermal battery is an energy storage system that stores heat rather than electricity. Using materials like sand, the stored heat can be released on demand to provide industrial process heat or generate electricity — making it a low cost, long lasting alternative to traditional batteries.

Thermal batteries are used in a wide range of industrial and energy applications. They are primarily used in heavy industries such as refineries, chemical manufacturing, and mining to provide high temperature process heat, replacing traditional gas boilers. They are also used for grid scale energy storage, helping balance electricity supply and demand.

In many cases: yes. The Sandworm's competitveness to traditional gas boilers depends on the regional price of natural gas and the amount of intermittent renewables on the grid. Please contact us to learn more about what Topanga can do for your facility: Info@topanga.energy

Yes. Our heat exchanger allows the sandworm to discharge energy while it is charging, allowing for 24/7 heat delivery.

Over 30 years.

One. The entire tube rotates while fixed blades inside of it cycle the sand through an external heat echanger.

Yes. Connecting a Sandworm to a gas or steam turbine can convert the stored heat energy back into electrical energy.

No. The storage medium is inert meaning there is no risk of thermal runaway.