Kraftblock secures €20M to develop game-changing
Kraftblock''s unique nano-technology-based energy storage system allows for heat storage of up to 1,300°C, a game-changer in industries requiring high heat energy. The firm''s mission to drive industry
Kraftblock: Decarbonizing heat in industries
Kraftblock develops and builds systems to decarbonize heat in industries, district heating and the energy sector. The core technology is a multi-purpose, high-temperature energy storage that stores heat up to 1,300°C (2,400°F) in upcycled material. The systems either recycle waste heat or generate green heat via green power.
Kraftblock | Large-scale heat storage
Thermal energy storage. Large-scale, sustainable, and cost-efficient. Kraftblock is a highly efficient heat storage system that can buffer thermal energy at very high temperatures, designed to decarbonize power
Net-zero process heat | Kraftblock
Reduce your costs with Kraftblock Source. The Net-Zero Heat System allows you to benefit economically by reducing your costs. Not only is the CAPEX of the Kraftblock thermal energy storage low in comparison to other storages. Because of the ability to shift energy, the Kraftblock system charges from the grid when prices are low or even negative.
Kraftblock wins German Energy Efficiency Award.
"Kraftblock is proud to work with such partners and thanks them for their support. They are leading the way where few have started," concludes Schichtel. Dena, the German Energy Agency, is a company owned by the German government, which was founded to design, analyze and implement energy system transformation and climate protection.
CSP plants
Use a high-temperature thermal energy storage in your new CSP plant to store heat up to 1,300°C for later use. Solutions. Overview. Discover our systems. Net-Zero Heat. Heat from the receiver tower is fed into the Kraftblock storage
Food, Beverages and Pharma | Kraftblock
Decarbonize your energy in food production with Kraftblock Food and beverage industries, from dairy to beer, face a tricky problem with agricultural emissions. Fortunately, the energy required to process food can be easily decarbonized with Kraftblock.
Generate Power
Rethink power generation with Kraftblock Source. Power generation in existing plants can be decarbonized and optimized regarding thermal processes with the Kraftblock storage system. In case of steam turbines, the stored heat is used for high-pressure steam generation or to keep the assets warm in order to prevent an energy intensive cold start.
Fight Climate Change in your Career
Our goal at Kraftblock is to combat one of humanity''s greatest challenges, the climate crisis. We work on stopping climate change and keep the planet livable. Energy storage is at the heart of the energy transition: It is designed to end dependence on fossil fuels and drive the shift to renewable energy worldwide. This is the challenge and
Thermal Energy Storage Technology
Kraftblock is a thermal energy storage, the energy going in and out of the storage is heat. For process heat, this is more efficient than storing electricity in batteries or energy in hydrogen. The use cases for an energy storage system vary
Hall-A. | Kraftblock
Flare gas is a huge energy issue in the steel industry and will remain for decades in the primary steelmaking route. Often it is already used in various processes, but much of it is flared due to the mismatch between production and demand. Kraftblock aims to use flare gas directly in steel mills to support the decarbonization of the steel sector.
Mobile Heat
Kraftblock energy storage systems enable energy to be transported. This allows excess waste heat to be harnessed where it is needed. Technology Applications About Us Career Media Contact Mobile Heat. One challenge of sustainable energy concepts is to transport energy from the source to the user.
Porotherm-Solar. | Kraftblock
Such an energy storage could be multifunctional as the Kraftblock storage, meaning it can be charged with waste heat or power-to-heat and the discharged heat could generate power or be used as heat directly. Kraftblock is developing and constructing the energy storage system to go along with the material. The project partners are
Projekte & Kunden | Kraftblock
The copper industry needs to decarbonize its energy. Kraftblock is able to reutilize waste heat and partially electrify the processes in a smart way. Kraftbloc has a new partnership with leading polish energy transformation company Enervigo to deploy thermal energy storage solutions in utilities and industries.
Green Process Heat for Industries
Heat is typically the largest share of energy consumed in industry. There are countless processes that require green heat. Even if they are low temperature, the Kraftblock storage will surprise you with the economics and a good business model, whether for
Comparison of Technologies to decarbonize Process Heat in
Batteries, which have a high payback for grid stabilization tasks, have higher CAPEX costs than thermal energy storage that can use waste products for storage material, as in the case of Kraftblock. Due to degradation and replacement after about ten years, twice as many batteries are needed in a case thermal energy storage can be used and live
Kraftblock: Renewable Energy Storage System
Kraftblock is a storage system for renewable energy. It works on the principle of storing electricity and heat in a specifically designed storage unit, that can be later used again in the industry. Martin and Susanne''s Kraftblock is not just a
Kraftblock raises 20 millon euro for thermal energy
Kraftblock, producer of sustainable high-temperature energy storage systems, has raised a total of €20 million in a Series B financing round. Six companies under the lead of Shell Ventures have joined the Germany-based scale-up on
Projects & Customers
Recovering and reusing waste heat in the ceramic industry with Kraftblock. Buhck. Waste Heat Utilization. Energy Supplier. Moving Waste Heat over the Streets. Hall-A. Steel Industry. Our expertise on energy storage for you. Hear about it first on Kraftblock''s Newsletter. Checkbox. I agree to receive the newsletter and accept the privacy
Kraftblock raises €20 million for thermal energy storage
"Kraftblock is one of our early investments in the fund,as it is a global leader for long-duration thermal energy storage. With this funding round, Kraftblock ensures to have a significant impact in the decarbonization of the industrial sector." Juan Diego Bernal, Managing Director at A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund
Cooperant | Kraftblock
Temperatures of up to 1000°C will be possible with the new receiver. The new thermal energy storage (TES) is where Kraftblock comes in: A demonstrator will be built at Kraftblock and installed at a CSP plant of partner CIEMAT in Almería, Spain, filled with a new version of the Kraftblock material mixed with a phase-change material.
Blog
The copper industry needs to decarbonize its energy. Kraftblock is able to reutilize waste heat and partially electrify the processes in a smart way. German Vice Chancellor Habeck visits Kraftblock. Our expertise on energy storage for you. Hear about it first on Kraftblock''s Newsletter. Checkbox. I agree to receive the newsletter and
Energy Solutions for Glass & Ceramics | Kraftblock
Kraftblock improves energy efficiency in the glass and ceramics industry. There is a lot of untapped potential from waste heat in the glass and ceramics industry. Production currently runs mostly on gas and is affected largely by strong price fluctuations.
Green energy for the chemical sector | Kraftblock
The chemical and plastics industry has a very high energy demand, which is mostly met by fossil fuels such as oil and gas up until today. Learn how you can use green heat in chemical production with Kraftblock. 01. Concept Draft. We analyze date, draft a project idea with size and operation mode and indicate a price. Our expertise on
CSP plants
Use a high-temperature thermal energy storage in your new CSP plant to store heat up to 1,300°C for later use. Solutions. Overview. Discover our systems. Net-Zero Heat. Heat from the receiver tower is fed into the Kraftblock storage via air on high temperature. 02. Storage. The heat is stored between hours and two weeks. 03.
Volt-Heat Project
This is due to the business model of thermal energy storage systems. Unlike with direct electrification, there is a great flexibility in purchasing electricity for the use of process heat. The Kraftblock storage transports the low prices to supply the industry later and avoids peak prices. Thus, operation costs are well below the average
Kraftblock | Large-scale heat storage
Thermal energy storage. Large-scale, sustainable, and cost-efficient.Kraftblock is a highly efficient heat storage system that can buffer thermal energy at very high temperatures, designed to decarbonize power generation and industrial processes.>>> To the website All over the world, an extraordinary amount of energy is wasted in the form of heat, especially in high
KRAFTBLOCK
KRAFTBLOCK is a universal storage system where both heat and electricity can be stored and extracted Electricity can be converted into heat (PtH) and back from heat to electricity (HtP) Total efficiency is up to 60% (Electricity → Electricity) and 92% (Electricity → Electricity + Heat)
Kraftblock
After an intensive research phase, the Kraftblock team led by the head engineer Dr. Martin Schichtel and economist Susanne König, developed a solution for this. Imagine capturing the massive excess energy created by manufacturing plants, solar panels, wind turbines and storing it in a storage based sustainable energy system.
Mobile Heat | Kraftblock
The mobile heat storage by Kraftblock solves this problem and allows for high-temperature heat to be transported on trucks. How it works. 01. Charging heat. Connect your energy with Kraftblock Source. A source of energy, especially waste heat, and a good application, such as district heating or an industrial process, often cannot be
6 FAQs about [Kraftblock energy storage Brunei]
What is kraftblock's energy storage system?
Kraftblock’s unique nano-technology-based energy storage system allows for heat storage of up to 1,300°C, a game-changer in industries requiring high heat energy. The firm’s mission to drive industry decarbonization and transition to renewable energy is pivotal, offering solutions for waste heat recycling and enabling a net-zero heat system.
What is kraftblock heat storage?
Kraftblock | Large-scale heat storage Kraftblock is a highly efficient heat storage system that can buffer thermal energy at very high temperatures, designed to decarbonize power generation and industrial processes. Thermal energy storage. Large-scale, sustainable, and cost-efficient.
What does kraftblock supply?
It supplies hot air, thermal oil, steam or water on any temperature level between 50°C and 1,300°C. Our systems are divided by the source or the use. Discover what fits your business. Industry specific. Energy storage solutions. Learn how you can deploy Kraftblock’s Systems.
How long can heat be stored in a kraftblock container?
Heat up to 1,300°C is stored in the Kraftblock container for up to two weeks. The discharged energy is used on any temperature level to generate power, decarbonize heating networks or process heat. Our Systems. One storage - plenty of solutions.
Can you use green heat in a kraftblock container?
Use green heat for steam, air or thermal oil with Kraftblock. The Kraftblock container charges heat and is able to use different energy sources. Heat up to 1,300°C is stored in the Kraftblock container for up to two weeks. The discharged energy is used on any temperature level to generate power, decarbonize heating networks or process heat.
What is kraftblock heat-to-heat?
Kraftblock’s Heat-to-Heat mechanism recycles the leftover waste heat rather than allowing it to escape into the atmosphere. This is a carbon-neutral energy source that also allows manufacturers to create steam, electricity, and process heat. Support Us! The next application is the Net-Zero Heat System.