Every mineral we produce is refined through decades of expertise to meet modern industrial demands. From construction and agriculture to advanced manufacturing, our materials help industries build stronger, cleaner, and longer-lasting solutions.
Magnetite has proven to be the ideal mineral for energy storage. We produce our Magnetite from natural iron ore. It has a great package of thermophysical properties.
Sustainable energy storage with Magnetite
Sustainable and efficient use of energy is a highly relevant and important topic. The mineral magnetite contributes to this challenge as it can store energy in a very sustainable way. Don’t just take our word for it; you can read a detailed study on natural heat-retaining materials and their heat storage capacity online. This study was also taken into account in an EU-funded large-scale heat storage test in Morocco, using our natural magnetite.
We mine our Magnetite (an iron ore) in northern Sweden at a depth of over 1000 meters. It is practically an inert and environmentally responsible material, which is used for great variation of industrial applications.
Flexibility in electricity procurement
You can store residual heat and reuse it later. Next to that, the application potential is much broader thanks to the fact that the conversion of electricity into heat is very efficient and hardly gives any loss of energy. As a result, companies that require heat for their processes can use a heat battery powered by electricity instead of burning gas to generate heat on demand. This provides several significant advantages:
A non-fossil energy source
The possibility of using electricity from solar or wind to meet heating needs
No dependence on when the sun shines or the wind blows – energy can be stored when available and used when required
The ability to use electricity from the grid at chosen times, reducung costs while also helping to balance the grid
Videos on heat storage
In these two short videos below we highlight 6 facts about Magnetite for heat storage.
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Magnetite for Heat Storage Technical
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Magnetite for Heat Storage Informative
In addition to our videos we also have webinars available on this topic, which you can watch from our Learning Centre at your convenience.
The right mix for your energy storage solution
Depending on the application and your required thermal storage need, you can use one of the several Magnetite grades we offer. We have over 50 years of experience in magnetite applications. So we are confident to advise you which grades will fit best for your particular heat retaining challenge.
Samples are available upon request and our technical team are ready to help with trials when requested. Get in touch with our Sales Managers to help you with the right selection.
