Description of venture idea

Charles Forsberg proposes a low-cost crushed-rock facility for heat storage with oil or salt heat transfer. This would typically be paired with a Concentrated solar power or Nuclear fission plant to produce power. The actual venture idea and business model is unclear.

Market needs this venture would address

Long-duration energy storage

Technical capabilities this venture might leverage

Low-cost crushed-rock heat storage with oil or salt heat transfer (CRUSH)

Business model

Unknown!

Team

Outstanding risks

  • IP / moat
  • Amount of molten salt required

References

2023-08-23 Charles Forsberg