Ancient Firebricks Offer Modern Solution for Industrial Heat Storage

Stanford study highlights firebricks' potential to cut costs and emissions in renewable energy transition.

Firebricks can store heat from renewable sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels for industrial processes.
Using firebricks could save $1.27 trillion in capital costs compared to electric heat solutions by 2050.
The technology can decrease the need for battery storage by 14.5% and hydrogen production by 27.3%.
Firebricks are one-tenth the cost of batteries and made from simple materials like alumina and magnesia.
Researchers believe firebricks will accelerate the shift to net zero emissions and improve public health.