Energy entrepreneur John O'Donnell discusses how his team developed a simple brick and iron wire into a powerful 'heat battery' to generate industrial heat without emissions. He explores the potential of electrified industrial heat and the challenges of energy storage. By heating bricks with radiation and utilizing open chambers, his solution provides a cost-effective and efficient way for clean heat in heavy industries.

John O'Donnell, Co-founder and CEO of Rondo Energy, talks about the massive emissions problem of industrial heat and how Rondo's heat battery solution aims to decarbonize heat. The episode explores the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources for industrial heat, the potential of using brick as a core material in heating technology, and the opportunities for enabling heat as a service and grid participation.

The podcast discusses John O'Donnell's journey in energy, semiconductor, and supercomputers, highlighting his innovative solutions for industrial heat decarbonization. It explores his entrepreneurial ventures in energy and technology fields, focusing on sustainability and indirect electrification. The conversation delves into lessons from a serial entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of embracing sustainable business opportunities for future generations.