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RheEnergise's groundbreaking project, employing a super-dense fluid instead of water, has been given the green light, promising to revolutionize zero-carbon energy storage. This innovative system, delivering 2.5 times the power of traditional water-based hydro, opens up opportunities for clean energy storage in areas lacking suitable geography for conventional hydroelectric power plants.
The pilot phase of RheEnergise's HD Hydro 500 kW demonstrator is set to commence construction at Sibelco's facility in Cornwood, Devon, UK. Unlike traditional hydroelectric systems, which require large bodies of water with specific elevation differentials, RheEnergise's technology utilizes a proprietary mineral powder to densify water, enabling efficient energy storage with smaller tanks and reduced infrastructure.
With this breakthrough, energy storage facilities can be established in regions with less pronounced topography, vastly expanding the potential for clean energy solutions globally. Moreover, RheEnergise asserts that its system offers cost advantages over large-scale lithium-ion batteries, along with superior reliability and longevity, making it a significant player in the transition to renewable energy grids.
This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards decarbonization, with RheEnergise poised to lead the charge in commercial-scale projects both domestically and internationally. As CEO Stephen Crosher emphasizes, the demonstrator project represents a crucial step towards realizing the company's vision of deploying grid-scale projects worldwide within the next two years.
Source: RheEnergise/ECTI
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