“Thermal energy storage will be essential for decarbonising industrial heat, which accounts for almost 25% of global final energy consumption."
IEA, Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap
MGTES acts as a bridge between the power and industrial sectors, enabling energy-intensive industries to transition away from fossil fuels toward competitive, reliable, and carbon-free heat generation.
Currently featuring a temperature range that spans up to 550 °C, our Fluidized Sand Thermal Battery meets a broad spectrum of industrial process heat demands.
Its simple, robust, and scalable design ensures high efficiency and a low cost per unit of stored energy. Compared to combustion-based systems, MGTES offers superior performance in both operational costs and risk management across a wide range of industrial applications.
STEAM
Generate “green” steam for the decarbonization of industrial processes, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based systems for process heat generation.
ELECTRICITY
IN DEVELOPMENT: a Power-to-Heat-to-Power (P2H2P) solution that will convert stored energy back into electricity, further enhancing flexibility and grid integration.
BENEFITS
DECARBONIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL HEAT
Enable energy-intensive industries to replace fossil fuels with carbon-free heat.
COST-EFFECTIVE ELECTRIFICATION
Direct electrification with heat pumps is often expensive and inflexible. MGTES takes advantage of electricity during low-cost periods, making industrial heat electrification more economical.
SEAMLESS RENEWABLE INTEGRATION
Integrate effectively with on‑site PV or wind installations, increasing self‑consumption and reducing grid withdrawals. Thermal storage bridges the intermittent generation and steady heat demand, enhancing overall energy management.
DECOUPLING PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
Industries are no longer tied to real-time energy availability. MGTES stores energy and releases it when needed, enabling predictable and programmable operations.
ENERGY SECURITY
Strengthen industrial resilience and enhance power system stability by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
OPERATIONAL COST REDUCTION
By charging with low-cost renewable electricity during surplus or off-peak periods, it lowers the average cost of industrial heat and shields companies from energy price volatility.
CARBON REDUCTION & INCENTIVE COMPATIBILITY
Help reduce CO₂ emissions (approximately 2.75 t for every ton of methane replaced) and eliminate combustion-related pollutants (NOx, SOx, and particulate matter), supporting ESG goals and access to incentives such as White Certificates or European funds for the energy transition.
ZERO EMISSIONS & CIRCULAR DESIGN
Emission-free system, producing no fumes or wastewater.
The sand bed and steel structure are fully recyclable, containing no rare earths or chemical batteries, ensuring complete circularity.
OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY & RELIABILITY
With a service life exceeding 30 years, it avoids the typical degradation of chemical storage systems.
The system is modular and flexibly adapts to variable thermal loads, with capacities ranging from 5 MWh to over 100 MWh, making it suitable for plants of any size.
Pulp & Paper
The pulp and paper sector ranks among the most energy-intensive industries, with a large share of demand focused on medium-temperature heat (120–400 °C) for processes such as drying, pulping, and chemical recovery.
MGTES provides a thermal battery that can replace combustion-based systems, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stabilize energy costs, and support long-term sustainable growth.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage processing requires precise, reliable temperature control for processes such as pasteurization, sterilization, and drying.
MGTES ensures a stable, fossil-free heat supply, lowering operational costs and cutting carbon emissions. This enables producers to meet strict quality standards while advancing sustainability goals.
Chemicals & Pharma
Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing requires continuous, reliable heat for distillation, crystallization, and chemical reactions.
MGTES decouples heat generation from energy supply, delivering thermal energy on demand. Its long-duration storage ensures resilience, supports sensitive operations during power outages, and minimizes environmental impact - all while maintaining product quality and safety.
Textile
Textile manufacturing relies heavily on heat for dyeing, washing, and drying. These processes are energy-intensive and often fossil-fuel dependent.
MGTES allows textile producers to store and deliver clean, consistent thermal energy, improving efficiency while reducing the carbon footprint. It also helps lower energy costs and supports compliance with sustainable fashion regulations.
Mining
Mining operations demand large amounts of thermal energy for ore drying, leaching, and smelting, often in remote locations with limited or unstable grid access.
MGTES enables on-site storage of renewable energy as heat, reducing dependence on diesel or gas and ensuring a reliable energy supply even without a continuous grid connection. Its scalability and robust design make it particularly well-suited for harsh mining environments.
Oil & Gas
Oil and gas operations depend on high-temperature heat for refining, petrochemical processes, and enhanced oil recovery. These processes are energy-intensive and emissions-heavy.
MGTES delivers a carbon-free alternative to combustion systems, ensuring reliable heat while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By integrating with renewable power sources, MGTES enhances energy efficiency, cost stability, and compliance with tightening emissions regulations.
District Heating
District heating networks require a flexible, large-scale heat source to supply residential, commercial, and industrial users.
MGTES acts as a thermal energy buffer, storing surplus renewable electricity and releasing heat on demand. This improves grid balancing, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and ensures affordable, carbon-free heating for entire communities.
