Description of need

Heat requirements for cement and steel production can reach 1400 ºC. Alternatives to fossil heating are lacking today.

Problem severity (1-10)

8

Who has this need

  • Cement, steel, glass companies

Total addressable market (TAM)

Solutions today, and their shortcomings

  • Fossil heat
  • Electric Hydrogen, HiiROC, Boston Metal

Potentially relevant capabilities

  • Thermal Energy Grid Storage project (Henry Group)
  • Molten salt expertise in Short Lab

References