{"id":4896,"date":"2025-12-05T12:02:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homerunresources.com\/?page_id=4896"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:08:09","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-investor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homerunresources.com\/pt\/frequently-asked-questions-investor\/","title":{"rendered":"Investors FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4896\" class=\"elementor elementor-4896\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ae7c0bf elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"1ae7c0bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5e54b8\" data-id=\"a5e54b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce46c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ce46c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89383f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a89383f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6c064 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"db6c064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tabs_justify_horizontal&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"230080612\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806121\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806121\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806121\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tInstala\u00e7\u00e3o de fabrica\u00e7\u00e3o de vidro solar\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806122\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806122\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806122\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tSilica Purification Plant\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806123\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806123\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806123\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tEnduring Energy Storage System\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806121\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806121\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-0f9ae9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f9ae9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3f5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"8b3f5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-8b3f5de\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"8b3f5de\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-production-capacity-of-homeruns-solar-glass-plant\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1461\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the production capacity of Homerun\u2019s solar glass plant?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1461\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-production-capacity-of-homeruns-solar-glass-plant\"><p>The facility is designed for 1,000 tonnes per day, totaling roughly 365,000 tonnes per year, making it Latin America\u2019s first large-scale dedicated solar glass plant.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-strategic-advantages-does-the-belmonte-location-offer\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1462\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What strategic advantages does the Belmonte location offer?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1462\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-strategic-advantages-does-the-belmonte-location-offer\"><p>The plant will be located beside high purity, low-iron silica sand resources owned by Homerun, reducing input costs and logistics, and ensuring consistent supply of premium feedstock for solar. glass manufacturing<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-the-plants-output-compare-to-market-demand\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1463\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does the plant\u2019s output compare to market demand?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1463\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-the-plants-output-compare-to-market-demand\"><p>Secured offtake agreements already exceed 380,000 tonnes annually and are expected to surpass plant capacity, reflecting high market demand and solid revenue visibility from leading Brazilian solar module manufacturers<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-are-the-cost-and-funding-requirements-for-the-project\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1464\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are the cost and funding requirements for the project?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1464\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-cost-and-funding-requirements-for-the-project\"><p>The solar glass manufacturing budget is estimated at \u20ac150 million, with additional funds for construction and utilities. Homerun is engaging with international financial syndicates for capital funding including discussions with the industrial development bank of the Brazil Government (BNDES) where Homerun has recently received a Joint Support Plan for funding.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-homerun-mitigate-risks-of-foreign-competition\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1465\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does Homerun mitigate risks of foreign competition?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1465\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-homerun-mitigate-risks-of-foreign-competition\"><p>Brazil recently imposed a 25% tariff on imported Chinese solar components, including glass, and expanded tax incentives for domestic supply, protecting Homerun\u2019s pricing power and profitability<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-the-project-environmentally-sustainable\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1466\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is the project environmentally sustainable?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1466\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"is-the-project-environmentally-sustainable\"><p>The plant will incorporate advanced energy-efficient systems and flue gas treatment for low emissions. Natural gas will be used as the primary energy source, with additional measures for environmental compliance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-community-and-economic-benefits-will-the-plant-provide\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1467\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What community and economic benefits will the plant provide?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1467\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-community-and-economic-benefits-will-the-plant-provide\"><p>Homerun expects to create up to 500 direct jobs, 2,800 indirect jobs, and 1,000 temporary jobs during construction, plus technical training programs and regional infrastructure upgrades<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"are-there-any-government-incentives-or-support\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1468\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Are there any government incentives or support?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1468\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"are-there-any-government-incentives-or-support\"><p>A Memorandum of Understanding secures land donation from the municipal government, expedited permitting, dedicated natural gas supply, and substantial tax incentives for Homerun\u2019s projects in Bahia<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-homeruns-vertical-integration-benefit-investors\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1469\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does Homerun\u2019s vertical integration benefit investors?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1469\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-homeruns-vertical-integration-benefit-investors\"><p>Owning both the raw silica resource and glass manufacturing allows for cost control, reduced supply chain risks, and enhanced margins, positioning Homerun as a market leader in Brazil\u2019s surging solar sector<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-will-the-glass-be-transported\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14610\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How will the glass be transported?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14610\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"how-will-the-glass-be-transported\"><p>The solar glass will be sold FOB (Free On Board) the plant in Belmonte, Brazil. Once goods are on board, risk and costs transfer to the buyer, who becomes responsible for marine freight, insurance, unloading, import clearance, and onward carriage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806122\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806122\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6bd42e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a6bd42e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3387366 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"3387366\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-3387366\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"3387366\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-purpose-of-homeruns-planned-silica-purification-plant\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5401\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the purpose of Homerun\u2019s planned silica purification plant?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5401\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-purpose-of-homeruns-planned-silica-purification-plant\"><p>Homerun\u2019s silica purification plant is being designed to upgrade its Santa Maria Eterna high\u2011purity silica sand into ultra\u2011pure products that meet specifications for premium applications such as solar glass, ultra\u2011clear glass, optical glass, engineered stone, fused silica, silicon carbide and ceramics.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-did-the-dorfner-anzaplan-testwork-derisk-the-project\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5402\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How did the Dorfner Anzaplan testwork de\u2011risk the project?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5402\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-did-the-dorfner-anzaplan-testwork-derisk-the-project\"><p>Independent metallurgical testing by Dorfner Anzaplan confirmed that Santa Maria Eterna silica has ultra\u2011low starting impurities (99.9694% SiO2 and only 306 ppm total impurities) and responds exceptionally well across multiple alternative purification routes, validating flowsheets that can reach high\u2011value market specifications.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"why-is-the-ability-to-purify-without-hydrofluoric-acid-important-for-investors-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5403\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why is the ability to purify without hydrofluoric acid important for investors?  <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5403\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"why-is-the-ability-to-purify-without-hydrofluoric-acid-important-for-investors-\"><p>Dorfner Anzaplan\u2019s work demonstrated that Homerun can achieve premium purity specifications without using hydrofluoric acid, which is normally common in HPQ processing, materially improving project economics, reducing environmental and permitting risk, and enhancing the ESG profile of the purification plant.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"which-markets-will-the-purification-plant-target-first\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5404\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Which markets will the purification plant target first?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5404\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"which-markets-will-the-purification-plant-target-first\"><p>The initial focus is on high\u2011value segments where the testwork exceeded or met specifications, including solar and ultra\u2011clear glass (iron well below 7 ppm, reaching 0.34 ppm), Type I optical glass, engineered stone composites, fused silica, silicon carbide and high\u2011end ceramics.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-the-purification-plant-fit-into-homeruns-broader-strategy\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5405\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does the purification plant fit into Homerun\u2019s broader strategy?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5405\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-the-purification-plant-fit-into-homeruns-broader-strategy\"><p>The plant is a core component of Homerun\u2019s advanced silica purification and vertical integration strategy, moving from a world\u2011class HPQ resource into value\u2011added, ultra\u2011pure silica products and downstream solar glass manufacturing, while leveraging strong Brazilian government and infrastructure support.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2300806123\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2300806123\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62494b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62494b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef2b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"eef2b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-eef2b3d\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"eef2b3d\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-accomplishments-and-impact-has-been-created-from-the-development-of-the-enduring-system-to-date\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2501\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What accomplishments and impact has been created from the development of the ENDURING System to date?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2501\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-accomplishments-and-impact-has-been-created-from-the-development-of-the-enduring-system-to-date\"><p>NREL developed system components and projected that the component designs meet the cost and performance targets for demonstration and technology to market. The ENDURING LDES system provides power for several days by low-cost, high-performance storage cycles, addressing grid storage needs by enabling large-scale grid integration of variable renewables like wind and solar, thereby increasing their grid value. Five awarded patents, 8 published journal papers, and a book chapter.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"why-is-thermal-energy-storage-tes-the-lowest-cost-option-for-energy-storage\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2502\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why is Thermal Energy Storage (TES) the lowest cost option for energy storage?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2502\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"why-is-thermal-energy-storage-tes-the-lowest-cost-option-for-energy-storage\"><p>Using stable, inexpensive silica sand in insulated concrete silos, the low-cost, large-scale system provides electric storage at a cost of 5\u00a2\/kWh.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-current-project-status\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2503\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the current project status?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2503\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-current-project-status\"><p>The project has screened and tested material stability of storage media and the thermal insulation solutions at the applied storage temperature (1200\u00b0C). Preliminary component designs have confirmed the feasibility and realizability of the ENDURING system. The project successfully developed and tested key component prototypes including an electric charging heater and a pressurized fluidized-bed heat exchanger. The pilot system is being built in Colorado.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"target-deployment\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2504\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Target deployment?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2504\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"target-deployment\"><p>Near-term market can convert retiring thermal power plants to grid storage for electricity arbitrage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-has-the-enduring-system-been-in-development-and-how-much-has-been-spent\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2505\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long has the ENDURING system been in development and how much has been spent?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2505\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-has-the-enduring-system-been-in-development-and-how-much-has-been-spent\"><p>The technology has been developed over 15 years and over USD $20M in RD&amp;D efforts supported by the DOE.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-it-work\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2506\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does it work?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2506\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-it-work\"><p>The ENDURING system works by heating stable, low-cost solid silica particles \u2013 which unlike molten salts, are stable at both high and ambient temperatures\u2014to over 1,000 degrees Celsius. This charging process happens when electric power is cheapest, allowing the resulting energy to be stored for several days in large storage modules. To discharge this energy, the hot particles are fed through a heat exchanger, ultimately driving an electric generator.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-can-the-enduring-system-provide\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2507\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What can the ENDURING system provide?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2507\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-can-the-enduring-system-provide\"><p>The ENDURING project is developing a low-cost particle-based thermal energy storage for 10\u2013100 hours, 50\u2013400 MWe grid electric storage. The energy storage system provides reliable, affordable power to the electric grid.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-the-enduring-system-be-used-alongside-nuclear\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2508\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can the ENDURING System be used alongside nuclear?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2508\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"can-the-enduring-system-be-used-alongside-nuclear\"><p>Yes, the ENDURING System will integrate directly with nuclear resulting in utility grid power, distributed energy and energy security.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-are-the-advantages-of-the-enduring-system-over-other-thermal-energy-storage-systems\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2509\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are the advantages of the ENDURING System over other thermal energy storage systems?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2509\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-advantages-of-the-enduring-system-over-other-thermal-energy-storage-systems\"><p>Circulating sand particles over charging\/discharging devices with high heat capacity and efficiency compared to the incumbent technologies that all circulate air. Separate storage and heat exchangers for charging\/discharging by circulating particles enables free scaling up of storage capacities comparing to incumbent TES charging\/discharging whole storage containment. Silica sand mined from ground at a cost about $30-40\/ton for &lt;$10\/kWht storage cost, substantially lower than other storage media and can supply heat over a wider temperature range (firebricks &gt;$1\/kg), and safer (no fire hazard like graphite in other storage systems).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility Silica Purification Plant Enduring Energy Storage System What is the production capacity of Homerun\u2019s solar glass plant? 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