A Bronze Age technology could aid the switch to clean energy.

A recent study conducted by Stanford University suggests that a technology dating back to the Bronze Age could help achieve the United Nations' goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The technology involves using heat-absorbing bricks to store heat generated by solar or wind power for later use in industrial processes. By utilizing these bricks, factories could run on renewable energy even when there is no wind or sunshine. The researchers found that this method could significantly reduce costs and emissions compared to other forms of thermal energy storage. [Extracted from the article]