Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
250MWh ‘Sand Battery’ to start construction in Finland, for both heating and ancillary services
- •A 250MWh thermal energy storage (TES) 'Sand Battery' with 2MW heating power and 125-hour duration is under construction in Finland, marking a significant step for long-duration thermal storage.
- •This project showcases a scalable, non-chemical battery alternative for district heating and industrial process heat, offering developers a new pathway for decarbonization and energy independence.
- •Large energy consumers with significant heating demands can explore this technology for cost-effective, long-duration thermal storage, potentially leveraging it for grid ancillary services.
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