en.Wedoany.com Reported - Tempo (an industrial electrification company specializing in thermochemical energy storage systems) has opened its new headquarters in San Diego's Sorrento Mesa innovation corridor, marking the company's transition from technology validation to commercial scaling. The 35,000-square-foot facility is used for materials development, engineering, prototype assembly, and system testing. Simultaneously, Tempo is finalizing global gigawatt-scale production capacity with tier-one contract manufacturing partners, with details to be announced later this year, ensuring a transition to high-volume delivery.
The new facility is equipped with extensive electrical infrastructure to support full-scale product testing, features a dedicated machine shop for rapid prototyping, and environmentally controlled R&D areas, all aimed at accelerating the deployment of containerized thermal batteries. Tempo CEO Pasquale Romano stated that the new headquarters was built with the infrastructure required for scaling, that industrial electrification is moving toward widespread deployment, and that success depends on factory construction and replicable products. By providing high-temperature thermal energy at a levelized cost of storage below that of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) systems, the technology makes the transition from natural gas to electrified heat an economically viable option for heavy industry. The facility enhances the company's capabilities while positioning it within one of the deepest technical talent pools in the United States.
Tempo's thermochemical energy storage (TCES) system enables industrial operators to electrify high-temperature processes traditionally powered by fossil fuels. The platform stores electricity as thermochemical energy and releases it on demand, providing a continuous, combustion-free stream of high-temperature air, allowing heavy industries such as cement, chemicals, and metals to replace combustion with electric heat. Key capabilities of the Tempo platform include: 24/7 supply of superheated air to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing; precise temperature output from 100°C to 1,200°C; design tailored to specific thermal energy needs, achieving a levelized cost of storage below that of LFP storage, providing a return on investment for industrial applications; a four-hour charging window to maximize energy arbitrage and grid flexibility; and a design that scales from pilot projects to large industrial installations, compatible with existing infrastructure.
Tempo is backed by leading climate and energy investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Prelude Ventures. The new headquarters reflects the company's ongoing momentum as it transitions from technology validation to commercial deployment across industries.
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