Geiger Group, a German mine owner, has partnered with Gravitricity to investigate the possibility of using a decommissioned mine to store energy.
The 760-m-deep Grube Teutschenthal mine, which is now used for long-term waste disposal, will be studied by Gravitricity in May to determine the feasibility of using gravity energy storage to optimize electricity supply.
If the study proves positive, Gravitricity will deliver a concept design and project development plan for a full-scale gravity energy storage plant.
“We are committed to decarbonising our activities and this study will give us the information we need to understand if gravity energy storage can form a part of our renewable energy mix,” said Geiger shareholder Stephan Geiger.
Gravitricity estimates that there are around 14,000 mines globally that could be suitable for gravity energy storage.
Source: CREAMER MEDIA’S ENGINEERING NEWS
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