Finland is utilizing sand to decarbonize industrial heat, addressing a significant source of carbon emissions. TheStorage, a Finnish cleantech startup, captures clean electricity and converts it into high-temperature heat stored in sand, which can be used in industrial processes regardless of electricity availability. This method could reduce energy costs by 70% and carbon emissions by 90%, contributing to EU climate goals for 2040 and 2050. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)