Can a Simple Brick Be the Next Great Battery? | John O’Donnell | TED
The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world’s fossil fuel use. Energy entrepreneur John O’Donnell has figured out a better, cleaner way to generate the heat we need to make the stuff we want. Learn how his team turned simple bricks and iron wire into a powerful, unconventional “heat battery“ that could deliver industrial heat at scale without the emissions — and why he thinks electrified industrial heat is the next trillion-dollar industry.
Countdown is TED’s global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at
Learn more about #TEDCountdown:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Website:
If you love watching TED Talks like this one, become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:
Follow TED!
X:
Instagram:
Facebook:
LinkedIn:
TikTok: @tedtoks
The TED Talks channel features talks, performances and original series from the world’s leading thinkers and doers. Subscribe to our channel for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more.
Watch more:
TED’s videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy: For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at
#TED #TEDTalks #technology
1 view
207
54
3 weeks ago 00:02:29 1
toka X Alexandra Stan - Bambola (Official video)
3 weeks ago 00:54:52 1
The Secret History of the Credit Card (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
3 weeks ago 00:03:00 1
Project Mugen First PV Reveal| Tomorrow and Surprises Come Together!
3 weeks ago 00:09:38 1
. WC. Romania - USA
3 weeks ago 00:01:01 1
посмотреть большую распаковку с китая переходим на канал
3 weeks ago 00:05:14 1
DCS F-4E Phantom II. Применение ПРР AGM-45A Shrike в DCS World.
3 weeks ago 00:04:34 1
Crypto Gaming | Play to Earn | Top Crypto Games
3 weeks ago 00:03:37 1
Full Blog Tutorial With Shopify SEO Optimization
3 weeks ago 00:30:59 1
Building Amazing DIY Wood Cabin Step by Step | Start to Finish by @buildersblueprint
3 weeks ago 00:02:15 1
. WC. West Germany - Romania
3 weeks ago 00:32:13 1
Installing the pistons and bores - 1990 ZZR1100 project bike
3 weeks ago 00:33:13 1
TOP 33 minutes of natural disasters! Large-scale events in the world was caught on camera!
3 weeks ago 01:01:04 1
The Essence of Dreams | 1 hour handpan music | Malte Marten & RY X
3 weeks ago 01:01:19 1
RX 5700XT + Ryzen 5 5600X [2022] | 25 Games Tested at 1080P, 1440P, 4K
3 weeks ago 00:07:29 1
Следки за 10 минут. Как легко сшить следки из старой одежды/Socks from old clothes
3 weeks ago 01:55:55 1
7 Minutes = 7 Fortunate Events Over 7 Days - The Blessing Of The Goddess Of Luck Renenutet 777 Hz