Led by Malta, in collaboration with Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Alfa Laval, and Siemens Energy, the Store2REPower project, which started in September 2023, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection to support Germany’s efforts to achieve Paris Agreement climate targets and to be climate-neutral by 2045.How does energy storage work in Malta?Malta’s innovative long-duration energy storage technology stores electricity as thermal energy from eight hours to eight days or longer, later returning it to the grid to meet hourly, daily, and weekly needs.
What is Malta's long-duration energy storage system?Malta’s utility-scale, long-duration energy storage system uses steam-based heat pump technology to deliver dispatchable, cost-effective energy. Malta’s long-duration energy storage solution is already being deployed. Hear directly from the voices working alongside us to advance reliable, sustainable energy solutions.
Is Malta the first company to commercialize a thermoelectric energy storage system?Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, said, “ Malta’s innovative thermoelectric energy storage system offers a flexible, cost-effective and scalable solution for the storage of energy over long periods of time. With our support, Malta is well positioned to be the first company to commercialize such a solution globally.
Who invested in Malta energy?CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Malta Inc., a leader in long-duration energy storage, today announced that it has closed on a round of financing provided by a group of investors including Siemens Energy Ventures and Alfa Laval as well as existing shareholders Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Proman, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Piva Capital.
How efficient is Malta's thermal storage system?Malta’s system also achieves a power-to-power charge/discharge round-trip efficiency (RTE) of up to 60%, which is about 50% higher than other thermal storage systems without heat pump charging.
How long can a Malta storage unit be charged and discharged?A: A Malta storage unit can be charged and discharged 100% in unlimited cycles without degradation of the storage media. As the main storage medium, Malta has selected a natural thermo-solar salt sourced by solar evaporation (e.g., in the Atacama Desert of Chil
Nov 29, 2023 · Malta''s grid-scale, long-duration energy storage system helps governments, utilities, and grid operators transition to low-cost, carbon free renewable energy while enhancing energy security.
Malta''s utility-scale, long-duration energy storage system uses steam-based heat pump technology to deliver dispatchable, cost-effective energy.
Mar 31, 2025 · QUESTION: Energy storage is key to our path to a successful low-carbon emission future. In the last few years, we''ve advanced installing short-duration storage to support the generation of renewable energy, but
Jun 19, 2025 · Malta Inc. has announced a partnership with BBVA to support its long-duration thermal energy storage tech, a technology developed by Malta Inc. The agreement establishes
Jun 19, 2025 · Announced on Monday (16 June), the agreement establishes a revenue structure for the 14MW long-duration energy storage (LDES) project. It will be based on a technology that Malta Inc. claims can enable
Jun 19, 2025 · Announced on Monday (16 June), the agreement establishes a revenue structure for the 14MW long-duration energy storage (LDES) project. It will be based on a technology
Dec 6, 2023 · Malta plans to deploy its energy storage system on an international scale after receiving funding from Siemens Energy, Alfa Laval, and additional shareholders.
Malta is a long-duration energy storage company that builds grid-scale energy storage solutions to convert variable renewable energy into on-demand, around-the-clock, reliable power. While incubating at the
Malta Inc. announced the groundbreaking of the expansion of DLR''s world-leading test facility for thermal energy storage in molten salts (TESIS) for the full-scale qualification of the innovative,
Nov 29, 2023 · Malta''s grid-scale, long-duration energy storage system helps governments, utilities, and grid operators transition to low-cost, carbon free renewable energy while
Mar 31, 2025 · QUESTION: Energy storage is key to our path to a successful low-carbon emission future. In the last few years, we''ve advanced installing short-duration storage to
Jun 26, 2024 · Malta Inc. ("Malta"), a pioneering company in electro-thermal long-duration energy storage solutions, and BBVA, a leading global financial institution, whose corporate goals align
Jul 11, 2024 · It is a milestone in the pathway towards competitive, scalable long-term energy storage, and the transformation of the German and European energy markets towards a
Malta is a long-duration energy storage company that builds grid-scale energy storage solutions to convert variable renewable energy into on-demand, around-the-clock, reliable power. While
Malta’s innovative long-duration energy storage technology stores electricity as thermal energy from eight hours to eight days or longer, later returning it to the grid to meet hourly, daily, and weekly needs.
Malta’s utility-scale, long-duration energy storage system uses steam-based heat pump technology to deliver dispatchable, cost-effective energy. Malta’s long-duration energy storage solution is already being deployed. Hear directly from the voices working alongside us to advance reliable, sustainable energy solutions.
Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, said, “ Malta’s innovative thermoelectric energy storage system offers a flexible, cost-effective and scalable solution for the storage of energy over long periods of time. With our support, Malta is well positioned to be the first company to commercialize such a solution globally.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Malta Inc., a leader in long-duration energy storage, today announced that it has closed on a round of financing provided by a group of investors including Siemens Energy Ventures and Alfa Laval as well as existing shareholders Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Proman, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Piva Capital.
Malta’s system also achieves a power-to-power charge/discharge round-trip efficiency (RTE) of up to 60%, which is about 50% higher than other thermal storage systems without heat pump charging.
A: A Malta storage unit can be charged and discharged 100% in unlimited cycles without degradation of the storage media. As the main storage medium, Malta has selected a natural thermo-solar salt sourced by solar evaporation (e.g., in the Atacama Desert of Chile).
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