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Pleuger Drives Renewable Future with StEnSea Subsea Energy Storage
Slice of Energy Team
November 04, 2024
Key Highlights:
Pleuger partners on StEnSea (Stored Energy in the Sea), advancing renewable energy storage.
StEnSea uses subsea concrete spheres for long-duration, scalable energy storage.
Backed by US Department of Energy and German BMWK with over $7 million in funding.
Potential deployment sites identified globally, with applications in deep coastal waters and artificial lakes.
Pleuger’s custom submersible pump technology enables efficient energy generation under extreme pressures.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
"The global energy transition demands transformative, scalable solutions, and Pleuger is leading the way."
"We are transferring the functional principle of pumped storage power plants to the seabed, where natural and ecological restrictions are far lower."
"Our involvement in the StEnSea project underscores Pleuger’s commitment to innovation and sustainable energy solutions."
Our Take:
Pleuger’s strategic participation in the StEnSea project marks a groundbreaking leap for renewable energy storage by harnessing the ocean's depth and pressure. The innovative use of subsea concrete spheres allows for efficient, sustainable energy storage with minimal environmental impact. By overcoming land-based limitations, such as ecological concerns and space requirements, Pleuger’s technology offers a viable path toward large-scale, grid-stabilizing energy storage. With significant backing from the U.S. and German governments, the StEnSea project is poised to transform the renewable energy landscape, proving that subsea solutions could play a pivotal role in the global shift toward a low-carbon future.