California-based Rondo Energy just released their latest generation industrial heat battery. We’re convinced that this innovative thermal storage system will change the energy landscape. This groundbreaking system is the first of its kind to officially begin commercial operations in October of 2025. It aims to give industries a scalable, sustainable source of low-carbon, industrial-scale, continuous heat.
At its core, the Rondo heat battery shines with its jaw-dropping capacity of 100MWh. It does an incredible job of re-releasing that heat in longer lasting forms like brick and copper wire. When operated at temperatures greater than 1,000°C, the system operates with an astounding efficiency of greater than 97%. With Rondo’s technology, that efficiency goes even further. Industries are confident that it can deliver their heating requirements with integrity, safety, and performance.
Sustainable Energy Solution
Perhaps the most important benefit of Rondo Energy’s system is its use of renewable energy. The technology maximizes on-site wind and solar energy, so when charging does happen, it’s happening with the lowest-cost, cleanest electricity possible. The system uses throughout the day and charges for up to six hours worth of use. The ironing process runs on solar energy or grid energy sourced from off-peak hours. This strategy reduces operational costs now and in the future, while complementing worldwide carbon-emission mitigation initiatives.
Additionally, Rondo’s heat battery design uses non-toxic, non-flammable materials, contributing to a safety-oriented design. The system achieved zero safety incidents over the course of its construction. This impressive accomplishment serves as a testament to the meticulous planning and execution that underpinned its development.
Versatile Integration
Rondo Energy’s industrial heat battery is designed to plug right into existing facilities’ operations. Since it is modular, it can be installed next to existing boilers or process lines with little to no retrofitting needed. This adaptability makes it an attractive option for industries looking to modernize their heating solutions without extensive downtime or significant capital investment.
The system is especially advantageous to factories that need a constant supply of high-pressure steam as part of their production process. Rondo’s technology provides a constant, controllable, high-quality source of thermal energy. We believe this innovation fulfills an important niche that exists across the often-overlooked manufacturing and processing trades.
Future of Industrial Heating
Rondo Energy’s creative path flips the efficiency equation. As such, it establishes a precedent for what should be a dramatically increased standard of future low-carbon heat industrial production. Rondo fully captures renewable energy resources and employs innovative storage methods. Focusing on ecological restoration like this would put Rondo at the forefront of the industrial transformation toward sustainability.
As industries increasingly face pressure to reduce their carbon footprints, Rondo’s heat battery offers a promising solution that combines performance with environmental responsibility. That is the very same technology that’s been successfully deployed. It is a huge victory in the fight for cleaner energy options to be made available in industrial environments.