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About Phasic: Harnessing the Untapped Power of Waste Heat
In our quest for sustainable energy solutions, one of the most overlooked opportunities for efficiency and cost savings is waste heat. Every process that consumes energy, from powering our homes to running industrial machines and data centers, generates a significant amount of heat that is released into our environment as an unusable byproduct of energy consumption. But what if we were able to recycle waste heat and convert it back into electricity? i
At Phasic, our mission is to recycle the world’s waste heat and turn it into clean, carbon-free electricity. In the United States alone, nearly 20,000 terawatts (TW) of electrical power are lost annually as waste heat—an amount that far exceeds the output of all the nation's power plants combined. We believe that harnessing this untapped energy source has the potential to significantly reduce the demand on our energy grid, lower the costs of energy consumption, and transform inefficiency into opportunity. To ignore this available resource is not only a failure of responsibility to our environment, but a missed chance to demonstrate our own resourcefulness and imagination.
What are the primary sources of usable waste heat?
Waste heat can be found in a myriad of everyday and industrial processes. Any device or machine that consumes electricity or fuel produces waste heat. This includes internal combustion engines, electronic devices, industrial machinery, and household appliances. In our homes, waste heat is created by air conditioners and generators, while on a larger scale, data centers, factories, and power plants emit vast quantities of waste heat on a near-constant basis.
Most waste heat is released at low- to mid-grade temperatures and diffused throughout a space (i.e. not concentrated), making it challenging to convert into energy. Phasic’s innovative technology is designed to work with these conditions to make the conversion of our most common sources of waste heat into energy viable.
What’s the real impact of solving for waste heat energy conversion?
The potential energy lost in waste heat is staggering. If we could capture and convert even 2% of the waste heat produced annually, we could generate more power than the top ten power plants in the United States combined.
The conversion of waste heat would not only provide a substantial boost to available energy, but also reduce the need for additional fuel consumption. By leveraging Phasic’s technology, industry and households are able to effectively reduce their reliance on the power grid, conserve resources, reduce their overall environmental impact, and lower energy costs.
Addressing the waste heat problem has far-reaching implications for the energy grid, businesses, the environment, and our communities:
Energy grid impact: The energy grid would benefit immensely from the introduction of additional energy sources, like waste heat recovery. With decentralized energy production from waste heat, the grid would experience less strain during peak demand times. This distributed generation model enhances grid reliability and reduces the likelihood of blackouts. Furthermore, converting waste heat into electricity that feeds back into the grid would lower overall energy costs and improve the efficiency of the entire energy system.
Business impact: For businesses, leveraging waste heat energy conversion can lead to substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies. Companies, especially those with high energy demands like data centers and manufacturing facilities, can reduce their reliance on external energy sources by generating electricity on-site from waste heat they’re producing already. This not only lowers operational costs, but helps businesses to comply with increasing government regulations on energy efficiency and sustainability and demands from stakeholders for environmental responsibility. The ability to generate energy from waste heat ultimately protects businesses from future energy price volatility and regulatory changes related to carbon emissions.
Environmental impact: By converting waste heat into usable energy, we can significantly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. This shift would lower greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global efforts against climate change. The cumulative effect of reduced fuel consumption and increased energy efficiency would be a significant step toward a sustainable energy future.
Community impact: On a community level, waste heat recovery can transform local energy dynamics. For instance, integrating Phasic’s technology in residential buildings, commercial centers, and industrial parks could reduce electricity bills and enhance energy security. Communities could become less dependent on external energy supplies, fostering greater resilience and sustainability.
Waste Heat Recovery: A Critical Addition to Clean Energy Toolbox
The possibility of waste heat conversion is too great to ignore. We already invest significant expense and energy into the various processes that sustain our businesses, infrastructure, and communities. By upcycling their heat byproducts, we can create a more circular energy economy to minimize waste and lower cost.
The problem of waste heat is not just about lost energy; it’s about missed opportunities for efficiency and environmental responsibility. Phasic’s mission to harness this untapped energy source represents a pivotal shift in how we think about energy consumption and conservation. By addressing the inefficiencies of current energy models and providing practical solutions for waste heat recovery, Phasic is paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable world.