Rondo Energy activates 100 MWh thermal battery for enhanced oil recovery

Rondo Energy has switched on what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, a 100 megawatt-hour system powered by off-grid solar to supply heat for enhanced oil recovery. The project showcases promising efficiency but raises questions about decarbonizing fossil fuel operations.

Aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel and what is next for energy storage

A Boston startup is scaling aluminum-powered heat and hydrogen while a record-setting thermal battery underscores the promise and pitfalls of electrified industrial heat. The newsletter also rounds up major developments in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and tech policy.