“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 600 °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 high-temperature steam for industrial processes, offering a sustainable alternative to gas boilers and biomass-fired CHP plants.
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
MGTES enables energy-intensive industries to replace fossil fuels with carbon-free heat, paving the way for combustion-free industrial processes.
Cost-Effective Electrification
Direct electrification with heat pumps is often expensive and inflexible. MGTES provides continuous, high-temperature electrified heat at competitive costs.
Seamless Renewable Integration
MGTES integrates effectively with on‑site solar 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
With MGTES, industries are no longer tied to real-time energy availability. It stores energy and releases it when needed, enabling predictable and programmable operations.
Energy Security
By reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, MGTES strengthens industrial resilience and enhances power system stability.
Operational Cost Reduction
MGTES charges with low-cost renewable electricity during off-peak or surplus periods (e.g., solar or wind overproduction) and dispatches heat on demand. This lowers the average cost of industrial heat and shields mills from volatile energy prices, improving operational expenditure.
Carbon Reduction & Incentive Compatibility
Beyond cutting CO₂ emissions (roughly 2.75 tons of CO₂ for every ton of methane displaced), MGTES eliminates combustion-related pollutants (NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions).
The shift to green heat dramatically reduces the carbon footprint and supports ESG goals and eligibility for incentives like White Certificates or EU transition funds.
Zero Local Emissions & Circular Design
As a non‑emitting system (no flue gas or wastewater), MGTES offers high operational safety - no pressurized fluids or hazardous materials. The sand bed and steel structure are fully recyclable, and no rare earths or chemical batteries are involved, ensuring full circularity.
Operational Flexibility & Reliability
With an expected service life of over 30 years, MGTES avoids degradation typical of chemical storage. It responds flexibly to variable thermal loads and is modular—available in capacities from 5 MWh up to over 100 MWh, suitable for both small- and large-scale mills.
INDUSTRIES
Pulp & Paper
The pulp and paper sector is among the most energy-intensive industries, with a large share of consumption dedicated to medium-temperature heat (120–400 °C) for drying, pulping, and chemical recovery.
MGTES provides a sustainable, high-temperature thermal battery that replaces combustion-based systems (fossil-fuel boilers or CHP). It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, stabilizes energy costs, and supports 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.
MGTES - Magaldi Green Thermal Energy Storage
MGTES is a long life and innovative Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solution developed and consolidated by Magaldi in recent years, capable of playing an important role in the global decarbonization and energy optimization of industrial process.
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