The Thermal System
Four integrated modules transform lunar resources into permanent power. Each component engineered for the extreme lunar environment.
Energy Flow Architecture
Solar energy captured during lunar day powers the settlement through the night.
HARVEST
Regolith as Thermal Mass
The Moon provides unlimited thermal storage material. Lunar regolith—the fine, rocky debris covering the surface—becomes the foundation of our energy system.
- Autonomous excavation and processing
- Sintering creates solid thermal blocks
- Zero material imports required
- Scales with settlement expansion
CONCENTRATE
Solar Power in Vacuum
Parabolic mirrors concentrate sunlight with perfect efficiency. No atmosphere means no scattering, no weather, no clouds. Pure solar intensity focused on thermal targets.
- Concentration ratios exceeding 1000:1
- No atmospheric losses
- Tracking follows 28-day lunar cycle
- Redundant mirror arrays
STORE
Thermal Vaults at 1200°C
Sintered regolith vaults hold thermal energy at extreme temperatures. The lunar vacuum provides perfect insulation—heat loss is measured in years, not hours.
- Operating temperature: 1200°C
- Vacuum insulation: near-zero convection loss
- Multi-layer radiation shielding
- Infinite charge-discharge cycles
EXTRACT
Stirling Power Conversion
Stirling engines convert thermal energy to electricity with proven reliability. High-efficiency conversion ensures power through the entire lunar night.
- Stirling cycle: 35% thermal efficiency
- No combustion, no emissions
- Sealed system: multi-decade lifespan
- Scalable from 1 kW to 1 MW units
System Comparison
How RegoForge thermal storage compares to alternative power solutions.
| SYSTEM | MASS (kg/kWh) | CYCLES | TEMP RANGE | LIFESPAN | ISRU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li-ion Batteries | 100 | 2,000 | -20 to 60°C | 5-10 yrs | No |
| Fuel Cells | 45 | 5,000 | 0 to 80°C | 10-15 yrs | No |
| RTGs | 200 | N/A | Any | 30+ yrs | No |
| RegoForge Thermal | 5* | ∞ | -180 to 1200°C | 50+ yrs | Yes |
* Excludes regolith mass (sourced on-site via ISRU)
See the System in Action
Explore how RegoForge thermal storage powers the Moonstruck settlement through the lunar night.