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Storage system provider Rondo Energy, USA Brenmiller, Israel Brenmiller, Israel
Client name Calgren Renewable Fuels, California Enel, Italy Fortlev, Brazil
Name of storage Rondo Heat Battery bGen bGen
Type of storage / storage material Bricks Solid-state storage with crushed vulcanic rocks Solid-state storage with crushed vulcanic rocks
Operation mode of storage Power-to-heat Heat-to-heat Power-to-power
Maximum storage capacity 2 MWh 24 MWh 1 MWh
Which application is stored heat used for? Pre-heating boilers Providing hot air to the factory Providing stored heat to the steam turbine for balancing the grid
Heat-transfer medium Air for charging and discharging Steam Air
Range of temperature for operating storage Above 1,000 °C Up to 750 °C Up to 750 °C
Date of commissioning March 2023 n/a 2022