NewClimateReported 2026-10-21 06:05

Rondo Energy and Rio Tinto Start Front-End Engineering on Australia's Largest Thermal Energy Storage Project

Rondo Energy and Rio Tinto have begun front-end engineering and design for a 360 MWh thermal energy storage project at Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery, supported by a grant from ARENA. The project aims to demonstrate thermal energy storage for industrial process heat and reduce emissions.

Why it matters. The project could provide a pathway for energy-intensive industries to electrify their operations, reducing emissions and costs.

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PPR Newswire news releasesCompany2026-10-21 06:05
Rondo Energy and Rio Tinto have started front-end engineering and design on the project
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PPR Newswire news releasesCompany2026-10-21 06:05
a 360 MWh storage / 30 MW discharge Rondo Heat Battery
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