Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: Antora Energy’s 2400°C Thermal Batteries

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Cole Ashman, CEO and founder of Pila Energy, about how his company is making home energy resilience affordable and accessible. Their innovative mesh battery system provides backup power during outages, enhances solar energy usage, and supports grid stability, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional home systems. Whether you rent or own, discover how smart, distributed batteries could reshape our homes and contribute to a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Nehali Jain, Chief of Staff at Antora, a company on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry with thermal batteries. They explore how renewable electricity can be stored as heat in carbon blocks reaching 2,400°C—cheaper and more scalable than fossil fuels. Learn how this breakthrough tackles industrial emissions, supports grid reliability, and offers a practical path to gigaton-scale CO2 reduction through modular, cost-effective energy storage.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Focused Energy, about the future of nuclear fusion. They explore how laser-driven fusion, inspired by breakthroughs at Lawrence Livermore Labs, could offer limitless clean power by the 2030s. From physics to commercialization, Mercer shares how Focused Energy plans to bring fusion to the grid—and why this could be a game-changer for climate tech and global energy.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Greg Williams, VP of Product at Sublime Systems, about their groundbreaking low-carbon cement. They discuss how Sublime’s electrochemical process eliminates fossil fuel kilns and limestone-derived emissions, tackling 8% of global CO2 output. Greg shares insights on scaling their technology, industry partnerships, and the path to making sustainable cement the new standard.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Luke Iseman, founder of Make Sunsets, about tackling climate change through stratospheric aerosol injection. They explore the challenges of scaling hardware solutions, the urgency of immediate climate action, and the ethical debates around geoengineering. Luke shares his vision for using sulfur dioxide balloons to cool the planet, sparking a thought-provoking discussion on innovation and sustainability.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, Co-Founder and CEO of Hydrostor, to discuss how compressed air energy storage can revolutionize renewable energy. Hydrostor's innovative underground caverns store air and water to provide long-duration, cost-effective energy storage—solving the intermittency challenge in renewable grids. The conversation dives into engineering breakthroughs, economic advantages over batteries, and the policy shifts needed to enable 100% renewable energy.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett interviews Allan Adams, founder and CEO of Aquatic Labs, about revolutionizing ocean measurement technology. Allan shares his journey from theoretical physics professor to climate tech innovator, inspired by the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Ross Bonner, CTO and co-founder of Transaera, to discuss cutting-edge approaches for energy-efficient air conditioning. They explore the critical role of cooling in combating climate change, the equity challenges in access to climate technologies, and Transaera’s use of metal-organic frameworks to reduce energy consumption. Tune in to learn how these advancements make cooling more sustainable and accessible for everyone.

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, recorded on the sidelines of the New York Climate Week, host Dylan Garrett moderates a compelling panel discussion on the role of deep tech in addressing the climate crisis. Joining him are Colin Campbell, SVP of Technology at Cambridge Consultants; Trudy Wang, VP of Innovation at Hala Technologies; Lisa Hansmann, Principal at Engine Ventures; Kate Kelly, Chief of Staff at Avalanche Energy; and Catherine Mizrahi Rodriguez, Co-founder of Osmoses. The panel delves into deep tech's complexities, its challenges, the importance of scaling innovations, and the critical need for collaboration across industries. They highlight how integrating new technologies within existing infrastructures and fostering partnerships can drive sustainable solutions. This insightful conversation emphasizes the intersection of technology, policy, and global efforts in the fight against climate change. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of how deep tech can shape a sustainable future.

2024 brought with it the hottest year on record, along with startling extreme weather events. And, while we look for solutions, Hardware to Save a Planet is all about sparking conversations about our present so we can step into the future, prepared. Tune into our year-end special as host Dylan Garrett revisits the insightful conversations we’ve had this year. Complete with eye-opening revelations, inspiring examples of action being taken in the space and a whole lot more, this is your chance to be a part of the solution as we move into 2025!