The First Commercial Sand-based Thermal Energy Storage in
The storage, with Polar Night Energy''s patented heat storage system inside, is placed on Vatajankoski''s power plant area, and it provides heat for Vatajankoski''s district heating network in Kankaanpää. – The construction of the storage went well, especially considering that the solution is completely new. We managed to get everything
Sand Battery
Polar Night Energy''s Sand Battery is a large-scale, high-temperature thermal energy storage system that uses sustainably sourced sand, sand-like materials, or industrial by-products as its storage medium. It stores energy in sand as
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Bichura Energy, Mongolia "Polar Night Energy''s team was very professional. We would recommend their services to other companies with similar interests." Heikki Hapuli, Production Director Keravan Energia, Finland "Polar Night Energy''s solution is an excellent example of electric-thermal sector integration." Tuomas Vanhanen, Project
Finnish Polar Night Energy Successfully Closes €7.6m in Seed
Polar Night Energy has successfully secured €7.6m in seed funding. This significant investment will play a crucial role in realizing Polar Night Energy''s vision of decarbonizing energy production and establishing itself as the leading global provider of large-scale thermal energy storage solutions.
Polar Night Energy to build 1 MW sand-based heat storage
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy is teaming up with a district heating company to construct an industrial-scale thermal energy storage system in southern Finland. The sand-based system will use
Polar Night Energy''s Heat Storages have Potential to Reduce
Polar Night Energy''s heat storage enables the storage of renewable energy when energy production conditions are beneficial. The stored renewable energy can later be used in different energy demanding processes, replacing fossil-based combustion technologies that are common nowadays for heating and electricity production.
Media
World Economic Forum: What Finland''s New Sand Battery Means For The Renewable Energy Sector. Deutsche Welle: Innovations for a new era of energy storage (video) Mashable: A sand battery in Finland is transforming sustainable heating (video) pv magazine: Polar Night Energy secures €7.6 million to scale-up sand battery technology
Sustainability
Thermal energy storage systems like Polar Night Energy''s Sand Battery play a crucial role in addressing climate change. By storing excess low-emission electricity, these systems support the expansion of wind and solar power while reducing GHG emissions. Without sufficient storage, increased renewable energy production can lead to curtailment
Polar Night Energy Invests in Research and Development – The
Ville Kivioja has started as a lead scientist at Polar Night Energy. His task is to improve the sizing algorithm for heat storage and to develop the operation of heat storages. Kivioja''s work is part of the Post Docs in Companies program. We are happy to announce that Ville Kivioja has joined Polar Night Energy as a lead scientist.
Loviisan Lämpö Invests in Polar Night Energy''s Sand
Polar Night Energy and Loviisan Lämpö have agreed on the construction of an industrial-scale thermal energy storage. The new 1 MW Sand Battery will be built in Pornainen, integrating with Loviisan Lämpö''s district
We Are Boosting Our Sales and Customer Service
Juha Niemi was drawn to Polar Night Energy by the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic growth-oriented company and to play a role in realizing the energy transition. With extensive sales experience across various industrial sectors, including district heating, district cooling, power plants, concrete industry, process industry, and process
Polar Night Energy secures €7.6 million to scale-up sand battery
Finland''s Polar Night Energy has secured €7.6 million ($8.2 million) in seed funding.. The startup, known for its thermal energy sand-based storage systems, says the investment will be used
Polar Night Energy Designs a Sand-Based Heat Storage System
In an era of complex cleantech solutions, often made from rare and expensive materials, Polar Night Energy''s heat storage and distribution system consists of simple ducts, pumps, valves, and
Polar Night Energy Launches New Website and Visual Identity
"We''ve grown from an early-stage startup to a company that delivers large-scale energy storage solutions to industrial clients." Polar Night Energy''s new logo. The modern, clean design reflects our evolution, capturing the technical innovation and sustainability goals driving our mission. The visual identity was crafted by Polar Night
Charging Forward: Sand battery could ''redefine energy storage''
4 天之前· Polar Night Energy co-founder and chief technology officer Markku Ylönen. The pilot will focus on modifying the storage design and component choices to provide a suitable heat
Vatajankoski Sand Battery Inaugurated
The world''s first commercial sand-based energy storage system, or Sand Battery, has officially been inaugurated in Vatajankoski, Kankaanpää on January 20th, 2023. Developed by Polar Night Energy, the Sand Battery''s test phase began in May 2022 and it was put into actual use about a month later, in June-July.
Ilmatar and Polar Night Energy Join Forces to Store Excess Wind
Polar Night Energy has teamed up with Ilmatar, a Nordic energy company and independent power producer (IPP), to start a new era of clean energy production. By developing new high-capacity energy storage solutions, the companies are building flexible and decentralised energy system of the future while also creating new business opportunities
Investors
Innovative energy storage solutions. Founded in 2018, Polar Night Energy is a pioneer in high-temperature thermal energy storage, known for our cutting-edge Sand Batteries. As the global demand for large-scale energy storage surges,
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"Energy storage is key to unlocking the full potential of renewable energy," says Juha Niemi, Sales Manager at Polar Night Energy. "With our Sand Battery technology, companies can achieve greater energy independence while contributing to climate change mitigation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. We''re excited to showcase
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Our Team. Our team is focused on developing innovative energy solutions to fight climate change. With diverse expertise in energy technology, project management, research, and design, we work together to deliver effective thermal energy solutions that support the transition to a more sustainable future.
Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski Unveil First Commercial
The Finnish company, Polar Night Energy (PNE), is a designer and maker of innovative low-carbon, high-temperature, heat storage technology. PNE has announced that its first commercial sand-based high-temperature heat storage battery is now up and running.. Both PNE and the "new energy" company, Vatajankoski, jointly developed the sand battery which is
Reinforcement for Customer Service
Sonja Heiska wanted to work for Polar Night Energy because she found the concept extremely interesting and the company culture appealing. Sonja Heiska started as an assistant at Polar Night Energy in October 2022. Her main responsibilities are
The Launch of The World''s First Commercial Sand Battery
The launch of Polar Night Energy''s sand battery exceeded all expectations and garnered worldwide attention. Miika Peltola, the company''s Communications Manager, reveals why. "Polar Night Energy''s sand battery is a truly concrete solution to mitigate climate change, as the company''s energy storage systems can increase wind and
''Sand Battery'' Can Store Excess Renewable Energy for Months
Energy utility Vatajankoski has partnered with Polar Night Energy, a seasonal heat storage company, to store excess energy from local wind and solar farms as heat inside the world''s first
Startup secures €7.6M for sand battery that can heat
Polar Night says the batteries work with any sand-like material that has a high enough density. Another advantage over lithium-ion is that sand batteries can store energy over weeks and...
A Tiny Town Is Betting on a Sand Battery to Heat Homes. It Could
Polar Night Energy introduced the first commercial sand battery in 2022, with local energy utility Vatajankoski. "Its main purpose is to work as a high-power and high-capacity reservoir for
Climate change: ''Sand battery'' could solve green energy''s big
A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy. one of the two founders of Polar Night Energy who have developed the product.
Finnish startup scales sand battery technology to the
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy, which developed and installed its first commercial-scale "sand battery" energy storage system in 2022, is now collaborating with Finnish district heating company Loviisan Lämpö to
Loviisan Lämpö Invests in Polar Night Energy''s Sand Battery in
Polar Night Energy and Loviisan Lämpö have agreed on the construction of an industrial-scale thermal energy storage. The new 1 MW Sand Battery will be built in Pornainen, integrating with Loviisan Lämpö''s district heating network.
6 FAQs about [Togo polar night energy storage]
How does polar night energy's thermal energy storage work?
Polar Night Energy’s thermal energy storage powers the change from fossil fuels to renewable energy. How does it work? The Sand Battery provides low-emission energy, supporting the expansion of solar and wind power without toxic or harmful materials. Our thermal energy storage ensures high security of supply and increases energy self-sufficiency.
What can polar night energy do for You?
Polar Night Energy’s solution can be adapted and scaled for various energy systems, utilizing cutting-edge technology to optimize energy production, storage and distribution. Decarbonize your industrial processes with our innovative Sand Battery technology.
Where is polar night energy located?
The nation of Finland, part of which is above the Arctic Circle. Polar Night Energy's heat storage systems are currently installed in the cities of Tampere and Kankaanpää. Big problems demand big solutions, and there is perhaps no bigger 21st-century problem than climate change.
What is a polar night energy heat transfer system?
Part of the heat transfer system installed by Polar Night Energy in Tampere, Finland. The vertical pipes at left are part of the heat exchanger, while the resistive heater elements are wrapped in white insulation at right. Between these components is the air-circulating radial blower.
Can polar night energy heat buildings all night?
In a region known for long, dark winter nights, Polar Night Energy is building a system in the city of Tampere that can heat buildings with stored solar energy — all day, all night, and all winter long. The apparent contradictions do not end there.
Why does polar night energy need simulation software?
The sheer scale of Polar Night Energy’s sand-based heat storage system makes simulation software indispensable. “We cannot possibly build full-size prototypes to test all of our ideas. We need predictive modeling to answer as many questions as possible, before we commit to assembling all this equipment — and all this sand!”