Energy storage, particularly in the form of concentrating solar power systems, is gaining traction in commercial and industrial applications. Startups like 247Solar are innovating in the CSP field, combining it with heat-storing batteries for longer-lasting energy storage solutions. 247Solar has developed a source-agnostic battery system that can run on alternate fuels in case of solar availability issues, offering round-the-clock electricity and a combined heat and power option for industrial processes. The company is focusing on reducing carbon emissions and energy costs, with estimates of up to a 95% reduction in carbon footprint and a 25% or more cut in energy costs. They offer an Energy-as-a-Service business model that allows businesses to upgrade their energy systems without upfront costs, and plan to deploy Series B funding to establish a new 3.5-megawatt module, expanding from their current size of 400 kilowatts. Solar power is highlighted as a fast, abundant, and economical way to increase the nation's power profile.
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