Overview

• 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.