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Holcim has installed two Joule Hive thermal batteries from Electrified Thermal Solutions in its cement‑making plant. The batteries, developed by an MIT spin‑off that began researching electrified firebrick over a decade ago, store and release high‑temperature heat for industrial processes. Cement production requires large amounts of process heat, which traditionally comes from burning fossil fuels. By using the Joule Hive system, Holcim can generate the necessary heat with electricity, potentially reducing the carbon emissions associated with cement manufacturing.

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