In this month's edition, we reflect on an exhilarating week in Germany. Our discussions at Hannover Messe 2026 confirmed a major shift as energy storage becomes a strategic necessity for energy security. In a world of unpredictable markets, industry is prioritizing long-term operational stability above all else.
Inside this issue, we explore the tech solving this stability puzzle. From BASF’s Substance podcast, and real-world examples from KALL Ingredients Heatcube, we examine how molten salt storage turns intermittent renewables into a reliable, competitive advantage for industry. And we also examine the path to decarbonizing the dairy sector.
What does it take to decarbonize one of the most overlooked parts of the energy system? In the latest episode of the Substance podcast and a new feature article, BASF dives into how molten salt is solving the "missing piece" of the net-zero puzzle: industrial process heat.
As explored in the article "Storing Sunshine in Salt," molten salt is one of the most efficient and sustainable mediums for thermal energy storage.
As a prime example of how this can be done, BASF turns the focus to the KALL Ingredients corn-processing plant. By utilizing Heatcube, the facility is demonstrating that industry can move away from traditional gas-fired boilers and toward a circular, electrified future, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 8,000 tons annually.
From the mechanics of the salt melt to the future of the grid, this episode of the Substance podcast covers the full journey of industrial electrification.
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We’re back from an incredible week at Hannover Messe, where the energy transition was front and center. From our stand in Hall 12, we joined thousands of innovators to showcase how thermal energy storage is rewriting the rules for industrial heat.
You don’t have to wait until 2027 to start your decarbonization journey. Our team is ready to show you how Heatcube can stabilize your energy costs today.
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The European dairy sector is defined by massive scale and high thermal demand. As one of the most energy-intensive branches of the food industry, it currently faces a significant decarbonisation hurdle:
The industry is already reacting to these pressures. Rabobank’s 2026 market analysis shows a strategic surge in investment toward high-value, heat-intensive products like whey protein and specialized powders. However, as producers phase out fossil fuels, they face a new energy security risk. Relying on a volatile gas market or an intermittent grid for processes requiring temperatures up to 200°C leaves production vulnerable to price spikes.
To bridge this gap, large industry players, like Arla Foods, are turning to Thermal Energy Storage (TES). This transition is the key to securing a sustainable dairy future while protecting margins in an unpredictable energy landscape.
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Can an industry dedicated to human health afford to remain one of the planet's largest emitters? In our next issue, we look behind the sterile walls of pharmaceutical production to address a hidden environmental hurdle.
Today, pharmaceutical and healthcare products account for 5% of all global emissions, with a staggering 60% of a facility’s direct emissions coming from the gas-fired boilers used to create high-purity steam.
Next month, we’ll look at how the recently launched Clean Heat Program is paving the way for thermal energy storage, allowing manufacturers to secure the reliable 'green steam' they need without risking the precision or safety of their life-saving products.
Stay tuned!