Startup Develops Ultra-Cheap Thermal Energy Storage Using Dirt for Solar Power
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Summary
The article details a startup called Standard Thermal that is developing ultra-cheap energy storage solutions for solar PV systems. The technology uses large piles of dirt as thermal storage material to store energy as heat, enabling solar energy to be available 24/7/365 at prices competitive with natural gas. The founder explains their approach to solving the seasonal energy storage problem that currently limits solar power adoption.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSolar still needs storage cheap enough to move energy between seasons.
The purpose of Standard Thermal is to make energy from solar PV available 24/7/365 at a price that is competitive with US natural gas.
Our technology works by storing energy as heat in the least expensive storage material available - large piles of dirt.
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