Knode offers scalable, long-duration thermal energy storage solutions for heavy industry, enabling 24/7 utilization of renewable energy. Their modular MGA technology stores heat between 150-600°C, dispatching clean steam, heat, and power to support industrial decarbonization and operational efficiency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Heavy industry faces significant challenges in transitioning away from fossil fuels to meet decarbonization mandates, particularly in maintaining reliable and cost-effective heat, steam, and power generation. Existing renewable energy sources often struggle with intermittency, creating a gap in consistent energy supply required for continuous industrial operations.
Solution
Knode provides scalable, long-duration thermal energy storage solutions utilizing MGA technology to enable 24/7 renewable energy utilization for industrial applications. This system captures and stores energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, within a specific temperature range of 150-600°C. The stored thermal energy can then be dispatched on demand to generate clean steam, heat, and power, thereby facilitating industrial decarbonization and optimizing operational efficiency. Knode's approach offers a flexible and economically viable pathway for heavy industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and enhance their energy infrastructure.
Target Audience
Knode targets heavy industrial sectors, including those involved in industrial heat, solar PV and wind power integration, power station retrofits, and utility-scale energy storage projects.
Features
- Modular MGA thermal energy storage (TESS) units designed for utility-scale deployment.
- High energy density and long-duration storage capabilities, storing energy for hours to days.
- Operates within a flexible temperature range of 150-600°C, suitable for various industrial heat and power applications.
- Enables 24/7 dispatch of renewable energy in the form of clean steam, heat, and power.
- Utilizes common, readily available materials for mass manufacturing of MGA Blocks, contributing to cost-effectiveness.
- Designed for a multi-decade operational lifetime with potential for using recycled materials and end-of-life recyclability.
- Safe operational design with fully encapsulated molten material made from non-toxic raw materials.
- Scalable architecture allowing for deployment from smaller industrial needs up to GW thermal capacity.