What is gravity energy storage system (GESS)?

The 25 MW/100 MWh EVx™ Gravity Energy Storage System (GESS) is a 4-hour duration project being built outside of Shanghai in Rudong, Jiangsu Province, China. The EVx™ is under construction directly adjacent to a wind farm and national grid.

What is gravity & how does it work?

This allows renewable energy to be used when it is needed. Gravitricity is developing a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage. Its patented technology is based on a simple principle: raising and lowering a heavy weight to store energy.

Why should you invest in gravity?

Gravitricity is developing two underground energy storage technologies that will support the energy transition, whilst offering significant value in rapidly growing markets. Watch our latest video to learn more about the technology, the team behind the innovation, and why the investment opportunity is one not to miss!

Why is gravity the future of energy storage?

As the world generates more electricity from renewable energy sources, there is growing demand for technologies which can store excess energy produced and release it on demand. Gravitricity develops innovative, long duration underground storage technologies that deliver flexible, low-cost solutions for energy storage.

How does gravity energy storage work?

Gravitricity develops below ground gravity energy storage systems and raised £40 million to commercialise projects in January this year, as covered by our sister site Solar Power Portal. The firm’s technology works by raising weights in a deep shaft and releasing them when energy is required.

What is green gravity & how does it work?

Green Gravity uses disused mines to store energy. This allows renewable energy to be used when it is needed. Gravitricity is developing a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.