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Out with lithium and nickel, in with salt and bricks?

Interchange Recharged

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Innovative California Energy Company Revolutionizes Energy Storage with Heat Bricks

The chapter discusses a California-based energy company, Rondo, that revolutionizes energy storage by using heat bricks made of elements similar to those found in a toaster. These brick batteries offer a cost-effective solution for storing energy from clean sources like wind and solar for industrial use at a large scale, with minimal loss. The conversation highlights the advantages of using heat batteries over traditional battery storage systems, emphasizing lower costs, longer storage durations, and the abundance of materials needed for production.

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