Tempo supplies modular thermochemical energy‑storage units that convert low‑cost electricity into continuous high‑temperature heat up to 1,200 °C for industrial processes. The solid‑state mixed‑metal‑oxide system charges in four hours and delivers heat on demand, integrating with existing steam, furnace or calcination loops without major plant modifications. This enables manufacturers to reduce fuel costs and emissions while maintaining 24/7 operational reliability.
Funding
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Problem
Industrial manufacturers rely on fossil‑based boilers and furnaces to generate high‑temperature heat, incurring high fuel costs, carbon emissions, and often requiring extensive plant retrofits to improve efficiency or adopt renewable electricity. The inability to decouple heat production from volatile fuel markets limits operational flexibility and sustainability goals.
Solution
Tempo delivers modular thermochemical energy‑storage units that convert low‑cost, low‑carbon electricity into continuous high‑temperature heat up to 1,200 °C. The system stores energy in mixed‑metal‑oxide solid‑state media, enabling rapid four‑hour charging cycles that capture electricity when prices are lowest. Heat is released as superheated air on demand, matching the thermal profile of existing process equipment without major modifications. The architecture is scalable, allowing plants to upgrade individual process lines incrementally and expand capacity as needed. By integrating directly with current steam, furnace, or calcination loops, the solution provides a seamless transition to cleaner heat while preserving 24/7 reliability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale manufacturers in sectors such as metals, cement, chemicals, petroleum refining, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and specialty chemicals that require reliable, high‑temperature process heat. Decision makers include plant engineers and energy managers seeking to lower fuel costs and reduce emissions while maintaining production continuity.
Features
- Solid‑state thermochemical storage using non‑toxic mixed metal oxides for safe, long‑life operation
- Modular unit design that fits within existing plant footprints and connects to standard air‑distribution networks
- Four‑hour fast‑charge capability to capture off‑peak or renewable electricity at minimal cost
- Continuous heat delivery up to 1,200 °C with precise temperature control for diverse process requirements
- Scalable deployment model: add or replace units one process line at a time without plant‑wide shutdowns
- Compatibility with a wide range of industrial applications, from steam generation to high‑temperature furnaces
- Integrated monitoring and diagnostics interface for real‑time performance tracking and maintenance planning