In this episode of the energy technology podcast, we sit down with Manas Patak, the CEO and co-founder of EarthEn. Dive into a conversation about the innovative thermo-mechanical energy storage solution EarthEn offers, its potential impact on the energy sector, and the company's journey and future plans.Key Takeaways:Manas introduces EarthEn, a company specializing in thermo-mechanical energy storage using supercritical CO2.Their technology offers a compact, safe, and cost-effective solution for long-duration energy storage.The unique use of supercritical CO2, which behaves both as a liquid and gas, is central to EarthEn's technology.This approach is reminiscent of compressed air energy storage (CAES) but leverages CO2 for superior performance.EarthEn's innovative approach allows for the augmentation of pipelines, turning them into energy storage assets.The company targets a diverse range of customer segments, from utility-scale energy storage to commercial-industrial spaces.Manas shares EarthEn's funding journey, including securing DOE grants and other awards and their future financing plansWith plans to launch their first commercial product by 2026-2027, EarthEn is on a mission to democratize access to clean energy globally.Connect with Manas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathakmanas/Learn more about EarthEn: https://www.earthen.energy/