Nostromo Energy has developed the IceBrick®, a water-based energy storage system that utilizes ice to provide carbon-free cooling and reduce energy costs by charging during off-peak hours. This technology enables commercial buildings to lower their carbon emissions and participate in energy markets, enhancing grid flexibility while improving overall building efficiency.
Funding
$14.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Commercial buildings face challenges in reducing carbon emissions and energy costs due to peak electricity demand for cooling, reliance on traditional chiller systems, and limited participation in energy markets. The high upfront costs of energy storage solutions and space constraints in existing buildings further impede the adoption of sustainable cooling technologies.
Solution
Nostromo Energy offers the IceBrick®, a modular, water-based thermal energy storage system designed to provide carbon-free cooling and reduce energy expenses for commercial buildings. The IceBrick® leverages off-peak or renewable energy sources to freeze water into ice, storing cooling capacity for use during peak demand periods. This allows buildings to shift their cooling load, avoid high-cost electricity, and participate in grid services like load management and capacity support. The system can be retrofitted into existing chiller-cooled buildings with minimal space requirements, enhancing cooling performance and increasing building value.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes owners and operators of office buildings, government facilities, higher education institutions, hospitality businesses, and data centers seeking to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs, and improve building efficiency.
Features
- Modular IceBrick® design for scalable energy storage capacity
- Utilizes water as a safe and environmentally friendly thermal storage medium
- Cloud-based management and optimization platform for real-time monitoring and control
- Integration with existing chiller systems for seamless operation
- Peak shaving capabilities to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand
- Participation in virtual power plants (VPPs) for grid flexibility services
- Potential to earn LEED points for sustainable building design