UK Unveils 100MW Hydro-Storage Partnership
- UK unveils groundbreaking 100MW hydropower-storage partnership, providing clean energy solutions for a greener future.
UK-based Mercia Power Response and RheEnergise have announced a partnership to explore the potential deployment of long-duration hydro-energy storage technology. The aim is to get 100MW of High-Density Hydro (HD Hydro) in commercial operation by 2030. The two companies will identify suitable sites for additional HD Hydro projects, taking advantage of Mercia PR's existing grid connections and industry partners' market expertise. RheEnergise's HD Hydro storage system is low-cost, energy efficient and fast to develop and construct, using an environmentally benign fluid 2½ times denser than water. This opens up massive opportunities in the UK and around the world, according to the companies. With its deep knowledge of the UK energy system, Mercia PR will be beneficial to the RheEnergise team in providing medium and long duration energy storage, critical for the transition to net zero.
What Opportunities Does HD Hydro Storage Offer?
- HD Hydro storage can provide low-cost, energy efficient storage solutions for the UK and around the world.
- It is fast to develop and construct, and environmentally friendly.
- It has potential to provide 100MW of power in commercial operation by 2030.
- The technology can provide medium and long duration energy storage, which is essential for transitioning to net zero.
- Mercia PR’s grid connections and industry expertise can help to identify suitable locations for deployment.