Firebricks, a technology that has been around for thousands of years, could save over $1.2 trillion in renewable energy storage costs by 2050 by utilizing newer versions that conduct electricity.
Industrial manufacturers, responsible for 17% global CO2 emissions, are seeking cleaner energy sources. Some are turning to firebricks as an ancient, cheap, and effective solution for storing heat, potentially reducing carbon emissions.
New companies like Electrified Thermal Solutions are developing firebricks that conduct electricity by adding compounds like chromia and nickel oxide, allowing these bricks to be heated up using electricity from the grid instead of fossil fuels.
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