US company Energy Vault’s first commercial-scale gravity energy storage plant is preparing to go live in Jiangsu province, China.
The 100MWh project in Rudong district uses the New York-listed company’s EVx gravity energy storage system.
It works in the same way as a pumped storage hydro plant, but uses excess energy from renewable generation to lift blocks rather than water.
Rudong is located next to a wind farm.
The plant was connected to the Chinese grid in December and is now undergoing commissioning. Energy Vault has not said when it will become fully operational...
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Energy Vault Powers Up: First Commercial EVx Gravity-Based Energy Storage System Connected to Chinese Grid