Energy storage solutions

Gravity-Based Energy Storage Hits the Market

Gravity-Based Energy Storage Hits the Market

Energy Vault said in a press release that its new technology combines physics fundamentals of potential and kinetic energy with a cloud-based software platform to operate a newly developed six-arm crane. The crane operation is automated and moves massive concrete bricks that provide the basis for the storage and discharge of electricity. 

Siemens to deliver virtual private wire network for Oxford University

Siemens to deliver virtual private wire network for Oxford University

The University of Oxford is to test the capabilities of a Virtual Private Wire Network (VPWN) to manage the energy use of 400 buildings currently linked together on a micro-grid via a private wire network.