Why Latent Heat Matters
At MGA Thermal, we’re often asked why we’ve built our technology around latent heat rather than conventional sensible heat systems. The answer is simple: it saves customers money while delivering stable, reliable performance.
Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released when a material changes phase - like melting or solidifying - without changing temperature.
And that simple principle unlocks major commercial advantages:
2–3x higher energy density than sensible‑heat systems, meaning more energy stored in a smaller footprint and lower capital cost per MWh
Continuous heat recovery at a constant outlet temperature, ensuring stable, predictable performance for industrial processes
High storage density at lower temperatures, avoiding expensive materials and reducing balance‑of‑plant complexity
Our MGA Blocks take this even further. Each block contains a phase‑change alloy safely encapsulated within a solid graphite matrix. The alloy cycles through its phase change internally, while the block remains solid on the outside - combining the performance benefits of phase‑change materials with the durability and simplicity of a sensible heat system.
If your organisation is looking to cut emissions and operating costs, latent heat thermal energy storage isn’t just the clean choice - it’s the commercially smart one.
