Except RheEnergises hydro system doesnt use water at all, but a proprietary high-density fluid.
Named R-19 it is 2.5 times denser than water.
Proponents ofalternative energystorage technologies argue that lithium-ion batteries will only get us so far.
Long-term storage solutions are critical.
This slow-burn energy storage is essential tostabilise the grid when the wind isnt blowing or the sun isnt shining.
We expect to have our first 5MW grid-scale project in operation in 2026.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
