Description

Get in touch - leave me a message

Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James MacNaghten, the CEO of Caldera, to dive deep into the game-changing world of energy storage.

🔋 What’s special about Caldera, you ask? They're not just storing energy - they're reimagining it! We delved into Caldera's innovative thermal battery technology, and I was blown away. Imagine storing excess renewable energy in the form of heat! And get this – these batteries could play a pivotal role in supporting green energy transitions across numerous industries. James explained it all so brilliantly – trust me, you don't want to miss out.

💡Some golden nuggets from our conversation:

• Caldera's unique tech can store energy at temps up to 300°C, serving industries like food, beverages & hospitals, amongst others! 🌡️
• Why don’t they go hotter, you ask? James gave us the lowdown on temperature bands, and the challenges of storing heat at ultra-high temps.
• Plus, the chat on heat pumps and their role was an eye-opener! ⚡️
• On the design front, who knew vacuums and cylindrical shapes would play such a critical role in this technology? 🌀

But wait, there's more! We even touched upon the benefits of hydrogen in industries like steel-making, hinting at the vast potential of alternative energy solutions.

And, for all of you looking to get involved, James has an invitation: Caldera is on Crowdcube! So, if you’re feeling as inspired as I was after our chat, you know where to go. 🔗

As always, I’m thrilled to share these insights with you. Let’s keep the conversation going and push the boundaries of what's possible for our planet. Listen in, share, and stay climate confident! 🌱

DOn't forget you can check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/JB-qm7mOBXg

Sign up to Climate Confident+ for deep dive analysis of the major climate and energy stories of the day.

Support the show

Podcast subscribers
I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers:

• Anita Krajnc
• Cecilia Skarupa
• Ben Gross
• Jerry Sweeney
• Andreas Werner
• Stephen Carroll
• Roger Arnold

And remember you too can Subscribe to the Podcast  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one, as well as give you access to the entire back catalog of Climate Confident episodes.

🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on climate, energy, AI, or sustainability?

I help executive audiences understand the technologies, trends, and decisions shaping the low-carbon transition. 

Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpck

And a quick note before you go: I’ve started a new Reddit community for serious, evidence-led discussion on climate solutions, clean energy, decarbonisation, policy, technology, and what actually works in practice. 

If you’d like to suggest future guests, challenge ideas from the show, or share climate reports and solutions worth discussing, join us at r/ClimateConfident