Innovative technology could help OUC ensure reliability, decrease carbon emissions while shifting to clean energy.

Collaborative effort sponsored by New Brunswick Innovation Foundation to accelerate Malta’s breakthrough long-duration energy storage technology.

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has commissioned a first-of-its-kind pilot plant pumped heat energy storage demonstration facility with tech from US startup Malta. Its 10-150+ hour energy storage technology is said to be applicable in a range of grid-scale applications.

In its “news in brief” roundup, Energy‑Storage.news highlights Malta Inc. alongside global developments such as Generac’s grid services deal and an Eos zinc battery microgrid. The feature recognizes Malta’s thermal storage pilot as a standout innovation in the evolving energy storage landscape.

DOE pilot plant commissioned by Southwest Research Institute models Malta’s long-duration energy storage technology.

T&D World spotlights a U.S. Department of Energy–backed initiative in which Solar Dynamics, EPRI, and Malta Inc. are spearheading the development of a “design basis document” for next-generation nitrate salt thermal energy storage systems. The collaboration aims to standardize best engineering practices and lessons learned—covering concentrated solar power, long-duration storage, and nuclear energy applications.

Streamlining engineering best practices for large-scale nitrate salt storage.

“Trafigura’s investment in Malta is another demonstration of its business evolving in response to the ongoing energy transition,” said Al Morales, Chief Financial Officer of Malta Inc. “Malta is working to speed the transition to a low-carbon economy, and our technology is uniquely suited to help the industry rapidly adapt to the changing needs of the market. We’re excited to add Trafigura to our list of industry-leading partners on this journey.”

Delleville joins Malta with extensive global business development acumen, having served in catalytic management positions with major national and international energy corporations.

Malta Inc., a leading innovator of grid-scale, long-duration energy storage (LDES), announced today that it continues to build out its management team with the addition of project finance veteran Alex Hernandez as General Counsel.