How to use ice crystal high energy storage

Can ice be used as energy storage?

The energy-storing capabilities of ice could provide a more efficient, climate-friendly approach to cooling. Ice thermal energy storage like this can also address the need for storing surplus renewable energy to balance out the grid at times of peak demand. Applications range from district heating and cooling to power generation.

What is ice thermal energy storage?

Ice thermal energy storage like this can also address the need for storing surplus renewable energy to balance out the grid at times of peak demand. Applications range from district heating and cooling to power generation. The cooling properties of ice don’t need to be explained.

Can icebrick ice thermal energy storage reduce air conditioning costs?

Nostromo’s ‘Icebrick’ ice thermal energy storage technology has the potential to cut both the environmental and financial cost of air conditioning for large commercial buildings.

Could Nostromo's 'icebrick' be more eco-friendly?

Air conditioning drives a growing share of global energy demand. Ice thermal energy storage like Nostromo’s ‘Icebrick’ could be a more eco-friendly option.

Are batteries a good choice for energy storage?

Batteries are the obvious choice for storing surplus electricity generated at times of low demand and tapping it up when demand peaks. But they cannot stand on their own. This is why the IEA, in its 2050 roadmap, has stressed the need to accelerate the development and commercialization of other forms of energy storage.

How does Ice Bear work?

The Ice Bear is an ingeniously simple "thermal battery" which can freeze ice during lower cost, off-hour electricity rates to provide cooling to your AC unit when peak electricity rates and demand charges are highest. Thule Energy Storage carries the Ice Bear™ line of products to homes and businesses. Learn more about how they work here.