Electrified Thermal Solutions, based in Boston, and HWI, a member of Calderys, have announced a strategic manufacturing partnership focused on developing electrically conductive firebricks (E-bricks) for the Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery system.
Electrified Thermal, recognised for its innovations in electrified heating and thermal energy storage, will combine its MIT-developed technology with HWI’s 160 years of refractory expertise. The E-bricks will be manufactured at HWI’s US-based facilities and used to convert and store electricity as heat, reaching temperatures of 1,800°C (3,275°F). This energy can then be deployed on demand to support high-temperature industrial processes using low-cost, renewable electricity.
The first commercial-scale demonstration is expected in 2025, with an ambition to scale to 2GW of electrified thermal capacity by 2030. By collaborating, both companies aim to provide scalable decarbonisation solutions to energy-intensive industries.
“Electrified Thermal’s E-Brick material is a breakthrough in refractory technology that maintains the high-temperature durability required by customers, while also generating the heat to run their processes,” said Ben Stanton, director, Applications Technology for Thermal Markets, EEC and C/I Network, at HWI. ” This partnership aligns perfectly with our Group’s commitment to supporting our customers through their energy transition journey.”
