1414 Degrees’ SiBox system milestone

Energy storage system developer 1414 Degrees has successfully reached a major milestone in the development of its SiBox molten silicon energy storage demonstration module.

A furnace has been installed and heated to 1420°C, with construction almost complete.

According to the company: “What this means, is that we’re confident moving forward with the installation of our (silicon) thermal energy storage media and we’re on track for commissioning the SiBox demonstration module in the new year.

“Following that, performance testing will be conducted to provide important data to demonstrate how SiBox will deliver value for our customers.”

1414 Degrees is constructing a solar PV power system near Port Augusta in South Australia on a site originally earmarked to include silicon storage, while continuing to develop its system.

SiBox will harness the extremely high latent heat capacity of silicon, to store heat from intermittent renewables, providing industry with reliable, decarbonised, ultra-high temperature heat 24/7.

1414 Degrees said the operation of the demonstration module would contribute to its commercialisation strategy for SiBox.

“That’s what will see us deliver clean heat for the energy transition.

“There is a huge global market for clean heat so 2023 is looking like an exciting year, as we look to pilot projects for SiBox.”

Further reading:
WOODSIDE AND 1414 DEGREES TO DEVELOP SILICON ENERGY STORAGE

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