Electrified Thermal Solutions is preparing to scale its production capabilities ahead of commercial deployments in 2026.
MEDFORD, Mass.—Electrified Thermal Solutions is working to pioneer the future of zero-carbon industrial heat. The developer of innovative thermal energy storage systems for industry recently opened its new headquarters and production facility in the Boston area, expanding production capacity for the company’s proprietary, electrically conductive firebricks (E-Bricks), according to a release from Electrified Thermal Solutions.
The new facility is expected to meet growing demand for Electrified Thermal’s Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery. It is reported to give Electrified Thermal direct control over E-Brick manufacturing at a scale to support more than 500 MWh of Joule Hive deployments annually, accelerating production timelines and supporting commercial deployments through 2030, the release stated.
According to the release, the investment builds on the company’s recently signed partnership with HarbisonWalker International (HWI), a member of Calderys, through which HWI supplies key raw materials and has the potential to adopt and expand manufacturing processes proven at the Boston site.
“Together, the Boston facility and HWI partnership establish a scalable, U.S.-based supply chain for high–performance E–Bricks,” the release stated. “The grand opening comes as the company’s first megawatt-scale commercial demonstration is operational in Texas and preparing for additional customer deployments across the steel, cement, chemicals, and mining sectors.”
Alongside the manufacturing expansion, Electrified Thermal has appointed Thomas Holmes as vice president of manufacturing. Holmes will oversee the company’s manufacturing strategy and operations as Electrified Thermal scales toward its target of 2 GW of thermal power capacity by 2030.
“Bringing E-Brick manufacturing to scale represents a major milestone in our journey to electrify industrial heat,” said Joey Kabel, CTO and co-founder of Electrified Thermal Solutions, in a statement. “This facility allows us to refine our manufacturing processes and accelerate scalability, both internally and with refractory partners. Combined with Tom Holmes’s proven expertise in scaling advanced manufacturing operations, we’re positioned to deliver on our commitment to provide cost-competitive, zero-carbon heat to industries worldwide.”
Electrified Thermal Solutions’ E-Brick production facility (Image: Electrified Thermal Solutions/Business Wire)
Holmes joins Electrified Thermal from 6K Inc., where he served as vice president of engineering, leading the commercialization of UniMelt plasma reactor technology and achieving world-class manufacturing performance. Prior to 6K, Holmes spent several decades across Siemens Healthineers, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Saint Gobain, and Corning, where he led the design, validation, and manufacturing of complex products. His experience spans medical devices, fuel cell systems, and high-performance ceramics, with a track record of bringing novel technologies from concept to commercial scale, the company said in the release.
“Electrified Thermal has developed a breakthrough technology that addresses one of the most challenging aspects of industrial electrification,” said Holmes in a statement. “The E-Brick technology is engineered for manufacturability, leveraging existing supply chains and proven production methods used in the refractory industry for decades. My focus will be on establishing robust manufacturing processes that can scale rapidly to meet growing demand while maintaining the reliability and performance that industrial customers demand.”
The Joule Hive Thermal Battery uses E-Bricks. These 100 percent oxide-based, electrically conductive firebricks are reported to eliminate the degradation issues of conventional heating elements and deliver temperatures up to 1,800°C (3,275°F), with a projected lifespan of 20-30 years. They serve industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, and glass.
The new manufacturing capabilities support Electrified Thermal’s goal to deploy 2 gigawatts of thermal power capacity by 2030, contributing significantly to industrial electrification efforts worldwide, the release stated.
The electrically and thermally conductive bricks at the heart of Electrified Thermal’s Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery were developed at MIT and are backed by global industrials such as Holcim, Vale, and ArcelorMittal. They are reported to represent “a step-change improvement in electric heating technology in terms of high-temperature performance, ease of grid integration, and durability.”