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The aim is to explore ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage technologies for decarbonization in critical resource sectors.

A Perspective on Ultra-High Temperature and High-Efficiency Energy Storage Targeting Critical Resources

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Perspective discusses UHT-TES technologies and their potential to decarbonize critical resource industries, highlighting challenges and future needs.

The aim is to explore ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage technologies for decarbonization in critical resource sectors.
Overview of UHT-TES technologies including high-temperature melts, ceramic composites, and particles.
Review of laboratory achievements in thermal-to-electricity conversion and power generation efficiency.
Identification of challenges in deployment such as material stability and heat exchange efficiency.
Achieved over 40% thermal-to-electricity conversion with thermal photovoltaics.
Approximately 60% efficiency using gas turbine combined cycle power generation.
Highlighted challenges include material stability and efficient heat exchange at ultra-high temperatures.

Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Perspective discusses UHT-TES technologies and their potential to decarbonize critical resource industries, highlighting challenges and future needs.