FLASC is developing specialized energy storage systems utilizing advanced battery technology tailored for offshore renewable energy applications. These systems provide reliable energy retention to counteract the intermittent power supply from renewable sources, ensuring consistent electricity availability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Offshore wind farms face challenges due to the intermittent nature of wind and spatial mismatch between energy production and grid demand. This leads to market volatility, underutilized energy, and hinders the economic viability of offshore wind projects.
Solution
FLASC provides hydro-pneumatic energy storage (HPES) solutions designed to address the temporal and spatial mismatches in offshore wind energy production. The company's open-gas cycle technology uses a liquid piston system to store potential energy by compressing air within a pressure containment system. This stored energy can then be released on demand, providing grid-balancing flexibility and increasing the value of the power delivered from offshore wind farms. By integrating with existing subsea infrastructure, FLASC's technology offers a scalable and robust energy storage solution that improves the business case for offshore wind development and accelerates the transition to a clean energy future.
Target Audience
FLASC's primary target audience includes offshore wind farm developers, subsea infrastructure providers, and grid operators seeking to improve the reliability and profitability of offshore renewable energy projects.
Features
- Hydro-Pneumatic Energy Storage (HPES) technology utilizing an open-gas cycle.
- Liquid piston system for efficient energy storage and release.
- Integration with existing subsea pipeline bundle technology for scalability.
- Modular and containerized Energy Conversion Unit (ECU) for flexible deployment.
- Pressure Containment System (PCS) integrated within floating or subsea structures.
- Remote monitoring of system performance and efficiency.
- 30-year design life.