16/12/2025
As Australia’s renewable generation grows, so does curtailment, particularly in South Australia and Victoria, where solar and wind often exceed demand. At times, clean energy is simply turned off because the grid can’t absorb it.
This isn’t just an Australian issue. Regions like Texas, Spain and the Nordics face the same challenge: abundant renewables, but limited ways to store or redirect that energy when supply is high, and demand is low.
For industry, we believe this presents a real opportunity. By converting surplus renewable electricity into stored thermal energy, manufacturers can access stable, low-carbon heat without relying solely on grid availability. It also helps the broader system by reducing wasted renewable output and smoothing demand.
This is where technologies like SiBox® can play a role - absorbing excess renewable energy when it’s abundant and releasing it as dependable industrial heat or steam whenever processes require it.
Learn more about SiBox here: https://loom.ly/EC4dqY4
SiBox delivers clean industrial heat through advanced heat storage systems, powering energy-intensive industries with high-temperature renewable energy.