German pilot plant explores heat generation directly from wind energy

https://renewablesnow.com/news/german-pilot-plant-explores-heat-generation-directly-from-wind-energy-787180/

"small wind turbine output 15 kW and container converts wind energy into heat... wind thermal systems lower investment, maintenance and operation costs... fewer components than power generation systems... where heat is needed temperatures up to 300 C such as local and district heating supply, water desalination plants and processes in paper, cardboard and food industries... high-temperature heat storage up to 600 C several weeks and is used for electricity generation... cheaper alternative to battery storage"

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