What is kraftblock energy storage?

Kraftblock's high-temperature thermal energy storage system allows you to switch to renewable energy. Kraftblock’s innovative technology offers unparalleled large-scale, long-duration energy storage, empowering industries to transition towards sustainable thermal proceses.

Is kraftblock a new energy storage startup?

Sulzbach-based Kraftblock, an innovative energy storage startup, successfully secured €20 million in a Series B funding round led by Shell Ventures, the venture capital arm of energy giant Shell, along with participation from five other global investors including Finindus and A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund.

What does kraftblock supply?

It supplies hot air, thermal oil, steam or water on any temperature level between 50°C and 1,300°C. Our systems are divided by the source or the use. Discover what fits your business. Industry specific. Energy storage solutions. Learn how you can deploy Kraftblock’s Systems.

Is kraftblock a good investment for the industrial sector?

While for A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, the VC arm of Spanish bank A&G, Kraftblock stands as an early investment with significant potential to drive the industrial sector’s decarbonization. Kraftblock’s storage system boasts high thermal conductivity, facilitating efficient heat transfer.

How does a kraftblock storage system work?

A part of the system is the transfer to other heat media. The Kraftblock system can discharge heat as air, steam, gas, thermal oil, water or other transfer media, depending on your infrastructure. Unlike batteries, a Kraftblock storage system also has no set charge/discharge ratio. While you can charge 3MW, you can discharge for example 0.5 or 7MW.

How long can heat be stored in a kraftblock container?

Heat up to 1,300°C is stored in the Kraftblock container for up to two weeks. The discharged energy is used on any temperature level to generate power, decarbonize heating networks or process heat. Our Systems. One storage - plenty of solutions.