Sand Battery
Deep dives into sand batteries and the future of thermal energy storage.
Sand Battery IP Dispute: Patent Changes and Unpaid Compensation
A documented review of the Vietnamese sand battery patent record, disputed ownership changes, and the unpaid compensation claims tied to the Alterno dispute.
Sand Battery Legal Fight Update: Court Documents, Claims, and What Happens Next (SAND - Part 16)
An update on the latest court documents, disputed claims, and next steps in the continuing sand battery legal fight.
Sand Battery Court Hearing Timeline and Claims Update (SAND - Part 15)
A legal update covering the scheduled court date, the core claims in dispute, and the evidence being prepared in the sand battery case.
Những lời lăng mạ cá nhân vào tháng 5 năm 2025 (SAND - Phần 14)
Bản ghi chép về chuỗi email lăng mạ, hành vi mạo danh, và sự leo thang pháp lý trong tranh chấp Sand Battery vào tháng 5 năm 2025.
Personal Insults, Legal Escalation, and the Sand Battery Dispute in May 2025 (SAND - Part 14)
A documented account of the May 2025 email abuse, impersonation, and legal escalation surrounding the ongoing sand battery dispute.
October 2024 Sand Battery Timeline: What Did Not Happen and Why It Matters (SAND - Part 13)
A timeline-based review of the events that did not happen in October 2024 and why those missing actions matter in the sand battery dispute.
The Sand Battery IP Dispute in Vietnam: Patent Ownership and Inventorship (SAND - Part 12)
A timeline of the Vietnam-side patent dispute, focused on inventorship, ownership claims, and the legal consequences for the sand battery story.
Vietnam Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Timeline in the Sand Battery Dispute (SAND - Part 11)
A detailed timeline of the wrongful termination lawsuit in Vietnam and how it connects to the broader sand battery ownership and employment dispute.
Patent Authorship vs Ownership in the Sand Battery Case (SAND - Part 10)
A clear explanation of the difference between patent authorship and ownership, and why that distinction matters in the sand battery dispute.
Sand Battery Saga: Antler Vietnam, Governance Failures, and Silent Enablers (SAND - Part 9)
A closer look at the investors, operators, and silent enablers around the sand battery dispute and the governance failures behind it.
How the Sand Battery Patent Discovery Happened: The Untold Story (SAND - Part 8)
A first-person account of the events and evidence that led to the sand battery patent discovery and the broader dispute that followed.
Sand Battery Patent USPTO 12,130,086 B1: Full Text and Technical Summary (SAND - Part 7)
The full text and technical context behind USPTO Patent 12,130,086 B1, covering the sand battery design, use cases, and inventorship questions.
Sand Battery Origin Story: How the Technology Really Started (SAND - Part 6)
A documented origin story of the sand battery, tracing the earliest experiments, design choices, and collaboration milestones that shaped the technology.
Sand Battery vs Lithium Battery: Cost, Lifespan, and Thermal Storage Tradeoffs (SAND - Part 5)
A side-by-side comparison of sand battery and lithium battery systems across cost, lifespan, maintenance, efficiency, and environmental tradeoffs.
Sand Battery Hot Water for Homestays and Resorts: A Practical Use Case (SAND - Part 4)
A practical sand battery case study showing how thermal energy storage can supply hot water for homestays and resorts with lower operating costs.
Why Sand Battery Delivers Near-Zero Lifetime Emissions (SAND - Part 3)
An explanation of where sand battery emissions come from across manufacturing, operation, and system lifetime, and why the overall footprint can stay near zero.
Sand Battery Origin: Correcting Misleading Claims About Who Built It
A response to misleading coverage about the origin of the sand battery, with links to the evidence, timeline, and primary story behind its early development.
How Sand Battery Can Cut Industrial Heating Costs by 50% (SAND - Part 2)
A worked example of how sand battery thermal storage can reduce industrial heating costs by shifting energy use, improving efficiency, and lowering fuel dependence.
What Is a Sand Battery? Thermal Energy Storage Explained (SAND - Part 1)
An introduction to the sand battery, how thermal energy storage works, and why storing heat can be cheaper, safer, and more useful than storing electricity for many applications.
How a $1M Dream Shaped My Sand Battery Journey
A founder story about ambition, intuition, and the long path that led from an early dream to building the sand battery and a broader climate-tech mission.