Thermal Battery Solutions in Niedersachsen
Your Partner for Thermal Battery Solutions in Niedersachsen
As Germany's wind energy powerhouse, Niedersachsen has an unparalleled abundance of clean power. VIRDI delivers the key technology to convert this power into high-value industrial heat. Our thermal battery solutions empower you to replace fossil fuels, harnessing the state's immense wind resources to generate reliable, high-temperature steam, securing your operations and cutting CO₂ emissions.
For businesses in Niedersachsen's key sectors, especially automotive, steel, food & beverage, and manufacturing, replace your volatile gas supply with stable, low-cost heat derived from local wind power and achieve your decarbonization targets.
Turn surplus wind power into profit. Pair your turbines with our thermal battery (Power-to-Heat) to convert excess electricity into reliable, 24/7 process heat—creating new revenue streams while supplying local industry with clean energy.
Expand your portfolio with our bGen™ thermal battery. Deliver reliable, low-carbon process heat to industrial clients in Niedersachsen through innovative Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS) contracts, creating new revenue streams and long-term value.
Why Decarbonizing Process Heat is a Strategic Priority in Niedersachsen
The electrification of industrial heat is the decisive lever for leveraging Niedersachsen's renewable energy leadership. For local industries, this presents a clear strategic imperative, turning a challenge into a major competitive advantage.
Capitalizing on the Immense Wind Surplus:
Niedersachsen frequently produces more wind energy than the grid can consume, especially during windy nights, leading to periods of very low electricity prices and costly curtailment. Our thermal batteries are designed to capture this abundant, low-cost electricity and convert it into high-value heat, providing your industrial facility with a reliable and affordable heat source.
Providing Energy Security for Key Industries:
The state's vital automotive and food processing industries require a reliable and cost-effective heat supply to remain competitive. Thermal batteries offer a stable, electrified alternative to volatile natural gas markets, securing the competitiveness of the regional economy by providing long-term price stability.
Achieving Ambitious Climate Goals:
Electrifying industrial process heat is one of the most effective ways for Niedersachsen to reduce its carbon footprint, meet its ambitious climate targets, and solidify its reputation as Germany's leading green state. Our technology provides a direct path to eliminating on-site emissions from heat generation.
A Key Enabler for the Hydrogen Economy:
By stabilizing the grid and creating a productive use for surplus renewables, thermal batteries create a more robust and efficient energy system. This is a crucial prerequisite for the development of the state's planned green hydrogen hubs, making the entire energy ecosystem more resilient.
VIRDI provides the technology and expertise to implement the industrial heat transition in Niedersachsen reliably and economically.
At the core of our solution is the innovative bGen™ technology from our partner Brenmiller Energy. It enables a highly efficient and cost-effective electrification of your heat-dependent processes, turning renewable electricity into industrial-grade steam.
Our thermal batteries use electric heaters, powered by low-cost electricity from the grid, to heat a storage medium of crushed rock to very high temperatures. This stored heat is then used on demand to generate high-temperature steam (up to 550°C) for your industrial processes, reliably and with zero on-site emissions. It's a simple, robust, and highly effective way to replace your gas boilers.
Thanks to a modular design that is scalable from 10 MWh to over 1 GWh, the system can be flexibly tailored to your specific heat demand at your facility in Niedersachsen. The integration into your existing steam infrastructure is fast and designed to minimize operational downtime, ensuring a smooth transition.
We offer two options for your project in Niedersachsen to best suit your financial strategy: the direct purchase of the system (CAPEX), or our "Heat-as-a-Service" (HaaS) model, an energy service contract where you only pay for the heat you consume (OPEX), avoiding the upfront investment entirely.
Your Advantages with VIRDI Thermal Batteries
Choosing to electrify your heat with VIRDI's thermal batteries provides a range of powerful, long-term advantages for your business.
Unmatched Durability and Long Lifespan
The bGen™ technology uses natural, non-degrading materials like crushed rock. This allows for an operational lifetime of over 30 years without the cycle degradation known from chemical batteries, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting asset for your facility.
Maximum Cost-Effectiveness
With a competitive cost per unit of stored energy (kWh) and the ability to charge using low-cost electricity from Niedersachsen's wind-rich grid, our systems are an economically attractive and often cheaper alternative to conventional gas boilers over the project's lifetime.
Low Supply Chain and Material Risk
We use low-cost, globally abundant materials like steel and rock, avoiding the supply chain volatility and ethical concerns associated with materials like cobalt or lithium. Our partnership with Brenmiller Energy's gigafactory ensures unrivaled production capacity and supply chain security.
Zero On-Site Emissions
Our technology allows you to replace fossil fuels one-for-one and completely eliminate the CO₂ emissions from your on-site heat generation. This will decisively accelerate the achievement of your company's decarbonization goals and strengthen your position as a sustainable leader in Niedersachsen.
We have streamlined our development process into four clear and simple phases, ensuring transparency and partnership at every step.
The journey begins when you contact us. Our engineers provide a no-obligation analysis of your specific heat requirements, steam parameters, and operational processes to determine the ideal system for your needs.
Based on the analysis, we design the optimal thermal storage system for your facility and provide a detailed technical and commercial proposal, outlining the costs, savings, and benefits.
The modular components are manufactured and then expertly integrated into your plant's infrastructure in Niedersachsen by our team of specialists, with a clear plan to minimize disruption.
We commission the system and ensure its long-term high performance and efficiency through our dedicated service offerings, providing you with reliable, clean heat for decades to come.
Decarbonize Your Industrial Heat in Germany's Wind Power Heartland!
Switching to clean process heat is the next logical step to securing your competitive advantage. Contact us for a no-obligation technical consultation and learn how our thermal storage solutions can advance your business in Niedersachsen.
Frequently Asked Questions
A thermal battery is a system that converts electrical energy into storable high-temperature heat. It uses electricity to heat a solid-state storage medium (like crushed rock). This heat can then be dispatched on demand, typically as steam, for use in industrial processes.
It is ideal for any energy-intensive industry requiring process heat or steam. In Niedersachsen, this is particularly relevant for the automotive, steel, chemical, and food processing industries (including sugar refineries and dairy plants).
In this model, VIRDI (or a partner) invests in and operates the thermal battery on your site. As the customer, you make no upfront investment (CAPEX) and simply pay a contractually agreed price for the amount of heat you actually use (OPEX)—similar to a natural gas supply contract.
The main difference is purpose and durability. Lithium-ion batteries store electricity to discharge it as electricity. Our thermal battery converts electricity to heat, which is far more efficient for thermal processes. Furthermore, it uses robust, non-degrading materials for a 30+ year lifespan, whereas lithium-ion batteries degrade with each charge cycle.
The footprint is relatively small thanks to the compact, modular design. The exact space requirement depends on the needed storage capacity. The system can be flexibly adapted to the conditions at your plant site in Niedersachsen.