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A bit warmer than hot water bottles, 4,350F actually

 
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I wasn't aware this is a flourishing industry, with some room to grow. The surplus from wind farms allows them to heat carbon up to 4350F, then produce steam for power production for days afterward.  



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And for those in a hurry to read.....

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/climate/heat-battery-thermal-energy-storage.html
 
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