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A New Energy Storage Solution For Wind And Solar Power

A New Energy Storage Solution For Wind And Solar Power
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 10/23/2025

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The article discusses the evolving landscape of energy storage solutions for wind and solar power, highlighting the continued importance of pumped hydropower systems in the United States. Despite recent federal policy shifts that deprioritize wind and solar, pumped hydropower remains a dominant form of long-duration, bulk energy storage, accounting for about 95% of such capacity in the US. Traditional pumped hydro works by moving water between reservoirs at different elevations to store and generate electricity, effectively balancing supply and demand when renewable generation fluctuates. However, conventional pumped hydro faces challenges including high costs, large infrastructure requirements, and limited suitable sites. Emerging alternatives are addressing these limitations, including innovative offshore pumped storage concepts. One notable example is an Italian startup, Sizable Energy, which has developed a patented system that uses saturated sea salt brine—denser than seawater—pumped between a seabed reservoir and a floating surface reservoir. This gravity-based approach leverages ocean depth for efficient, scalable energy storage. Having completed tank

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