1414 Degrees
1414 Degrees is an ASX-listed Australian clean-energy company developing silicon-based thermal energy storage (SiBox, SiBrick), silicon-nanoparticle lithium-ion battery anodes (SiNTL), methane pyrolysis hydrogen reactors (SiPHyR), and the 140 MW Aurora BESS, targeting industrial decarbonisation, drones, space, and grid-scale storage.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersAdelaide, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What 1414 Degrees does
1414 Degrees Limited (ASX: 14D) is an Australian clean-energy technology company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, built around silicon-based thermal energy storage using the latent heat of silicon. The company's original platform, the SiBox® complete energy storage system paired with SiBrick® silicon storage media (available in 1100°C and 1400°C variants), has demonstrated the ability to deliver clean, dispatchable industrial heat up to 900°C with ±2°C temperature stability, and to charge and discharge simultaneously. The SiBox Demonstration Module completed 12 months of testing in March 2024, advancing the technology from TRL 4 to TRL 7. The portfolio has since expanded through technology licensing and R&D into SiNTL™ aluminium-coated silicon nanoparticle lithium-ion battery anode technology (exclusive global licence from George Washington University, achieving 530 mAh/g specific capacity against a 600 mAh/g target) and SiPHyR® Storage-integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor technology (exclusive University of Adelaide licence, achieving over 70% methane conversion efficiency in testing). The company is also developing the Aurora Energy Precinct near Port Augusta, a 140 MW/280 MWh battery energy storage system on a 15.8-hectare Crown Lease held through the SiliconAurora 50/50 joint venture with Vast Renewables, with AEMO Generator Performance Standards approved in January 2026.
The business model is built on four revenue streams: a Heat-as-a-Service offering in which 1414 Degrees owns, operates, and maintains SiBox systems on customer sites in exchange for recurring heat payments; technology licensing of SiNTL, SiBox, and SiPHyR IP; BESS revenue from Aurora including energy arbitrage, FCAS, and PPAs with industrial customers; and non-dilutive government grants and R&D funding. The company is pre-revenue, having been funded primarily through equity placements (cumulative A$18–19M across 2023–2026, with an A$8.45M placement in June 2026 at an A$73M pre-money valuation, cornerstone Tribeca Investment Partners) and grants (A$2.5M CRC-P, A$492,526 AEA Ignite). Target customer segments span alumina processing, cement production, hydrogen and steel, grid stabilisation, drone/UAV manufacturers, and space/aerospace. Commercial partnerships of note include Woodside Energy Technologies (completed SiBox Development Agreement, retained non-exclusive licence), BHP/OZ Minerals (Aurora transmission access), Energia 2000 (Ukrainian defence manufacturer testing SiNTL across 72,000–360,000 UAVs/year), Orbit Boy (European space company testing SiNTL), and Refratechnik Steel Gmbh (SiBrick mass production). Research relationships with George Washington University, University of Adelaide, and RMIT underpin the technology base. Leadership comprises Executive Chairman Dr Kevin Moriarty, CTO Dr Peter Yaron, and Commercial Manager Dr Jason Chaffey, with a headcount of 11–50 employees.
1414 Degrees firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 1414 Degrees
- Legal name
- 1414 Degrees Limited
- Website
- https://1414degrees.com.au
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- 1414 Degrees is an ASX-listed Australian clean-energy company developing silicon-based thermal energy storage (SiBox, SiBrick), silicon-nanoparticle lithium-ion battery anodes (SiNTL), methane pyrolysis hydrogen reactors (SiPHyR), and the 140 MW Aurora BESS, targeting industrial decarbonisation, drones, space, and grid-scale storage.
- Ownership category
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1414 Degrees industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Thermal Energy Storage
- NAICS
- Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)
- SIC
- Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Process Heat TES (Steam, Kilns, Furnaces, Waste-Heat Coupling) (EUAFANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- High-Temperature Solid Media Storage (Bricks, Concrete, Ceramic) (EUAFANAF), CSP Thermal Energy Storage & Heat Transfer Systems (Molten Salt, HTF, Receivers) (EUACAGAF), TES Components & Balance-of-Plant (Heat Exchangers, Tanks, Insulation, Pumps, Valves) (EUAFANAL)
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Where 1414 Degrees is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Adelaide
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
1414 Degrees business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS): Recurring revenue model where 1414 Degrees owns, operates and maintains SiBox heat systems while customers pay for delivered heat. Eliminates upfront capital costs for customers while creating predictable recurring revenue streams. Early modelling indicates heat delivery costs competitive with or lower than gas.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary technologies including SiNTL battery materials, SiBox thermal storage, and SiPHyR hydrogen systems. The company retains full IP ownership while granting non-exclusive licenses to partners like Woodside. SiNTL commercial model includes anode material supply, battery technology licensing, and royalties on approved battery packs.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): Grid-scale battery storage revenue through the Aurora Energy Precinct 140MW/280MWh BESS project. Revenue streams include energy arbitrage, FCAS provision, and power purchase agreements with industrial customers including BHP and data centre operators.
- Government Grants and R&D Funding: Non-dilutive funding through CRC-P grants ($2.5M for SiPHyR), AEA Ignite grants ($492,526 for SiPHyR catalyst development), and Modern Manufacturing Initiative support. These fund R&D activities while maintaining IP ownership.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
1414 Degrees product offering
Product offeringCore offering
1414 Degrees develops and commercialises silicon-based thermal energy storage technology. Its core products include the SiBox thermal energy storage system (storing renewable electricity as latent heat up to 900°C), SiBrick silicon storage media, SiNTL silicon-anode battery materials, and SiPHyR methane pyrolysis reactor for turquoise hydrogen. The company sells these primarily through a Heat-as-a-Service model targeting high-temperature industrial users (alumina, cement, steel), grid-scale battery storage (Aurora Energy Precinct 140MW/280MWh BESS), and licensing to drone, defence and space customers.
Product overview
1414 Degrees is a silicon-based thermal energy storage technology company offering an integrated platform of products for industrial decarbonisation. The core portfolio includes: SiBox® (complete thermal energy storage system delivering clean industrial heat up to 900°C), SiBrick® (silicon thermal storage media in 1100°C and 1400°C variants), SiNTL™ (silicon nanoparticle battery anode technology for enhanced lithium-ion batteries), and SiPHyR® (methane pyrolysis reactor for hydrogen and carbon production). These technologies share a common silicon-based platform, enabling multiple clean energy applications including long-duration thermal storage, industrial heat replacement, battery materials, and hydrogen production. The Aurora Energy Precinct represents a major infrastructure project featuring a 140 MW/280 MWh battery energy storage system. The company operates a Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS) commercial model.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SiBox: Complete thermal energy storage system using SiBrick storage technology for clean industrial heat and grid-scale energy storage applications
- SiBrick
- SiNTL
- SiPHyR
- SiPHyR
- Aurora Energy Precinct
- Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS)
Products and services
- SiBox® Thermal Energy Storage System Complete silicon-based thermal energy storage system that stores renewable electricity as latent heat and delivers clean industrial heat up to 900°C. Capable of simultaneous charging and discharging with ±2°C temperature stability. Designed as a gas replacement technology for high-temperature industries.
- SiBrick® Storage Media Silicon-based thermal storage bricks used as the core component of SiBox systems, available in 1100°C and 1400°C melting-point variants. Designed for hundreds of melting-solidification cycles and mass production via refractory manufacturing partnerships.
- SiNTL™ Silicon Anode Battery Technology Aluminium-coated silicon nanoparticle anode technology for lithium-ion batteries offering up to 10x higher theoretical capacity than graphite anodes (530 mAh/g achieved, targeting 600 mAh/g). Compatible with existing battery manufacturing lines via low-temperature one-step synthesis.
- SiPHyR® Hydrogen Reactor Storage-integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor that combines silicon thermal energy storage with methane pyrolysis to produce low-cost turquoise hydrogen and solid carbon. Achieved over 70% methane conversion efficiency in testing with no CO2 emissions.
- Aurora Energy Precinct BESS 140 MW/280 MWh battery energy storage system project near Port Augusta, South Australia, forming the first component of a Continuous Energy Hub designed for data centres and high-demand industrial applications. Revenue streams include energy arbitrage, FCAS provision, and power purchase agreements with industrial customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 900°C heat delivery from renewable electricity storage
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Companies that use 1414 Degrees
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
1414 Degrees technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
1414 Degrees partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, supporting and core.
- Orbit BoystrategicEuropean space company based in Turin, Italy. Testing and commercialisation agreement for SiNTL technology evaluation in satellites, rockets, and spacecraft. Six milestone-gated testing programme through to satellite deployment. 1414 Degrees subscribing for A$500,000 equity in Orbit Express tied to milestones.
- Energia 2000strategicUkrainian Government-approved defence manufacturer producing 72,000 military drones/UAVs annually. Battery evaluation agreement for SiNTL testing across active drone platforms. Plans to scale to 360,000 units/year. Six-stage evaluation programme with access to five Ukrainian drone battalions.
- Trecenta SystemssupportingUkrainian project supervision and legal services firm acting as programme supervisor, funds administrator, and guarantor for Energia 2000 drone battery testing programme.
- George Washington UniversitycoreExclusive global licence for SiNTL aluminium-coated silicon nanoparticle technology developed by Professor Michael Wagner's team. Development activities conducted at GWU facilities in Washington D.C. The partnership enables continued access to technology inventors and specialist know-how. IP ownership of SiNTL remains with 1414 Degrees and George Washington University.
- Woodside Energy TechnologiescoreSiBox Development Agreement successfully completed with all milestones achieved. Woodside provided over $3 million in funding and technical oversight. Woodside retained non-exclusive licence while 1414 Degrees maintains full technology ownership. Also partner in SiPHyR hydrogen project with $1 million contribution and ongoing collaboration.
- RMITsupportingResearch partner in SiPHyR programme collaborating on hydrogen production technology development. Part of consortium including University of Adelaide, Woodside Energy, and Vulcan Steel working on methane pyrolysis reactor development.
- SiliconAurora (Vast Renewables)coreJoint venture equally owned with Vast Renewables for Aurora Energy Precinct development. SiliconAurora holds Crown Lease over 15.8-hectare site. Vast acquired 50% interest in 2022 and obtained approvals for modular concentrated solar technology and pilot solar methanol plant.
- BHP Group Limited (OZ Minerals)coreSubsidiary OZ Minerals (acquired May 2023) holds interest in Hill-to-Hill transmission line serving Prominent Hill and Carrapateena mines. Term sheet in place for Aurora transmission access negotiations. BHP's South Australian copper operations are key potential power offtake customers.
- ElectraNetcoreSouth Australian transmission network service provider. Accepted Generator Performance Standards for Aurora BESS and full standards package. Negotiations underway for Transmission Connection Agreement and substation development.
- Vulcan SteelsupportingIndustry partner in $5.2 million CRC-P SiPHyR hydrogen project. Contributes industrial perspective and potential deployment pathway for hydrogen technology in steel sector applications.
- University of AdelaidecoreExclusive licence for dual-column fluid reactor technology with 20-year term and option to purchase IP. Also acquired rights to new hydrogen production method (international patent pending). Partnership strengthened by additional catalyst development grants. Collaborative development of SiPHyR hydrogen technology through CRC-P programme.
- KanthalsupportingPartner in SiPHyR hydrogen project providing heating technology expertise and support for high-temperature reactor development.
- Refratechnik Steel GmbhcoreTechnology partner in Germany producing SiBrick storage media for thermal cycling and analysis. Trial production underway using existing refractory manufacturing lines capable of producing thousands or millions of SiBrick units.
- A2EP (Australian Energy Policy)supportingAustralian Energy Policy organisation listed as partner on company website.
- HILT CRCsupportingCooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Technology partnership.
Scale indicators18 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights8 records
1414 Degrees competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Brenmiller Energy: Israel-based thermal energy storage company (bEnergy) targeting industrial process heat decarbonisation with thermal storage solutions. Comparable business model focused on delivering heat replacement for heavy industry, competing in similar industrial customer segments as SiBox.
- Sila Nanotechnologies: US silicon-anode battery materials company developing drop-in replacements for graphite anodes with higher energy density. Direct competitor to 1414 Degrees' SiNTL technology for lithium-ion battery anode materials in EV, consumer electronics and now defence/space applications.
- Hazer Group: ASX-listed (HZN) Australian company developing low-emissions hydrogen and graphite production from methane pyrolysis using iron ore catalyst. Regional peer to SiPHyR pursuing the same turquoise hydrogen pathway in the Australian market.
- C-Zero: US-based decarbonisation company producing turquoise hydrogen via methane pyrolysis, the same production pathway as 1414 Degrees' SiPHyR technology. Competing for cost-competitive, low-emissions hydrogen supply for hard-to-abate sectors.
- Rondo Energy: Industrial heat battery provider using solid media storage to deliver low-carbon process heat to sectors including cement, chemicals, and food. Heat-as-a-Service model targeting the same industrial customers and temperature ranges that 1414 Degrees is pursuing with SiBox.
- Group14 Technologies: US-based manufacturer of silicon-carbon anode materials (SCC55™) for lithium-ion batteries. Targets the same silicon-anode market as SiNTL, with established automotive customer wins (Porsche, StoreDot) and significant manufacturing scale.
- Amprius Technologies: US lithium-ion battery company using silicon anode technology (silicon nanowire anodes) to achieve high energy density for applications including EV, aviation, and defence. Direct competitor to SiNTL in the high-energy-density battery anode market.
- Antora Energy: US-based thermal energy storage company using carbon-based thermophotovoltaic technology to deliver low-carbon industrial heat up to 1,500°C. Directly competes with 1414 Degrees for industrial decarbonisation customers in cement, steel, and chemicals, focusing on dispatchable heat rather than silicon-based latent heat.
Broad incumbents
- Energy Vault: Swiss/US grid-scale energy storage company using gravity and mechanical storage with integrated thermal capture. Public company (NYSE: NRGV) addressing long-duration storage and industrial heat with a broader portfolio approach overlapping 1414 Degrees' thermal storage and BESS ambitions.
Others
- Vast Renewables: Australian solar-CSP technology company and 50% JV partner of 1414 Degrees in SiliconAurora (Aurora Energy Precinct). Adjacent renewable/CSP technology provider collaborating on Australia's first CSP-integrated industrial energy hub.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about 1414 Degrees
What does 1414 Degrees do?
1414 Degrees develops and commercialises silicon-based thermal energy storage technology. Its core products include the SiBox thermal energy storage system (storing renewable electricity as latent heat up to 900°C), SiBrick silicon storage media, SiNTL silicon-anode battery materials, and SiPHyR methane pyrolysis reactor for turquoise hydrogen. The company sells these primarily through a Heat-as-a-Service model targeting high-temperature industrial users (alumina, cement, steel), grid-scale battery storage (Aurora Energy Precinct 140MW/280MWh BESS), and licensing to drone, defence and space customers.
Is 1414 Degrees a public or private company?
1414 Degrees is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was 1414 Degrees founded?
1414 Degrees was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 1414 Degrees based?
1414 Degrees is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does 1414 Degrees make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS) is the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing, battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and government Grants and R&D Funding.
Who are 1414 Degrees's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Brenmiller Energy, Sila Nanotechnologies, Hazer Group, C-Zero, Rondo Energy, Group14 Technologies, Amprius Technologies and Antora Energy. Energy Vault is listed as a broad incumbent. Vast Renewables is listed as an others.
Does 1414 Degrees have an API?
No public API is recorded for 1414 Degrees.
What industry is 1414 Degrees in?
1414 Degrees's product category is Thermal Energy Storage. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFANAI, Industrial Process Heat TES (Steam, Kilns, Furnaces, Waste-Heat Coupling), with a secondary code of EUAFANAF, High-Temperature Solid Media Storage (Bricks, Concrete, Ceramic). Its NAICS code is 333414 and its SIC code is 3567.