Our technology
GRAVIENT™ is transforming the world's approach to sustainable energy storage.
From landscape to solution
Current landscape
The energy industry is prioritizing the reduction of emissions and the localization of supply chains in an ever-changing landscape. As renewable energy production rises, the shift to green power sources is at the forefront. At the same time, localizing supply chains guarantees more job opportunities close to home.
How we are disrupting the industry
GRAVIENT™ utilizes robotized technology to build energy storage facilities from elements produced with readily available materials, simplifying supply chains. Localization plus robotized construction significantly reduces construction costs and timelines while creating skilled jobs within the client state's territory: the most efficient tool for achieving a low carbon footprint in the world.
How our system works
To save excess electricity, our grid-scale system lifts weights, then returns the electricity back to the grid when the weights are lowered by gravity. The simplicity of this design allows for a longer lifespan, lower maintenance cost and higher round-trip efficiency: 85% of the stored energy is converted back to electricity.
Our solution
Our lifted weights energy storage technology increases storage capacity with minimal energy loss to deliver the following advantages:
- Reduce the use of ramp-up and ramp-down fossil-fuel power plants
- Draw on renewable sources to generate energy sustainably
- Minimize power disruptions and energy drain caused by mismanaged supply and demand
- Match the amount of generated electricity to the amount that is needed
The result is a grid-scale facility that is flexible, low-cost and based on a reliable principle, tested and refined by generations to guarantee peak efficiency over a long lifetime.
We know lifted weights energy storage
Deep, patent-backed expertise across physics, power electronics and high-rise robotic construction.
Proven success in green storage systems
Engineered for ultimate performance and backup capabilities, verified across 50+ experimental setups.
GRAVIENT™ construction
Bespoke, customized services for developing, constructing, installing and maintaining gravity energy storage systems. The design is modular and scalable, with automated assembly using unique robotic technology.
One asset, every grid service
From storing surplus renewables to restarting a network after total outage, a single GRAVIENT™ facility stacks revenue and reliability services.
Renewables Firming
Store large amounts of excess renewable electricity to be used as needed.
Renewables Arbitrage
Store energy from variable renewable plants when prices are low; sell when prices are high.
Wholesale Arbitrage
Purchase power in low-price periods and sell in high-price periods on the wholesale market.
Frequency Regulation
Automatically correct continuous changes in supply or demand within the shortest intervals.
Renewables Smoothing
Smooth output from variable supply when generation is out of line with short-term forecasts.
Power Quality
Balance the frequency and voltage of power supply for sensitive loads in unstable grids.
Contingency & Ramping Reserve
Automatically stabilize frequency after unexpected, rare or instantaneous changes in supply or demand.
Inertia Services
Stabilize frequency and voltage through reactive and active power response.
Peak Capacity
Ensure availability of sufficient generation capacity at all times.
Power Reliability
Fill the regular gap between supply and demand.
Backup Power
Fill rare and unexpected gaps between supply and demand, such as total loss of grid power.
Demand Charge Reduction
Reduce demand supplied by the network during periods of highest network charges.
Congestion Relief
Avoid overloading existing infrastructure that could lead to redispatch and local price differences.
Load Following
Maintain balance between supply and demand while generators operate at optimal capacity.
T&D Upgrade Deferral
Defer, reduce or avoid network upgrades when peak power flows exceed existing capacity.
Voltage Support
Maintain voltage levels across networks by supplying or absorbing reactive power.
Black Start
Restore power plant operations after a network outage without external power supply.
Built-in Software Solution
Specially developed blockchain-based software utilizes the storage system most efficiently, enabling safe and reliable operations.
Product features and values
Sturdiness
Utilizes the potential energy of solid weights in a grid-scale system that holds a charge over time with no additional support or enhancement.
Long Lasting
Cutting-edge storage lasting from 0.15 to 24 hours of duration, with a competitive lifetime round-trip efficiency of 85 percent.
Supporting Local
Our supply chain creates employment opportunities: it relies on local materials, supports the local economy and does not depend heavily on imports.
Long-Term Service
With a 50-year lifespan, extended support allows tailored services that respond to the changing requirements of clients, partners and projects.
Cost Saving
We address affordability by pairing variable renewable energy with sustainable storage, smart management solutions and local materials.
Safe
Harnessing sun, wind and gravity removes fire risks from thermal or chemical activity, operating securely in any ambient climate range.
The system, in motion
Live renders from the GRAVIENT™ visual library: the facility by day and night, under construction, and out in the field.