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3 FAQs about Brasilia Gravity Energy Storage Project

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.

Can gravity store energy at a decommissioned mine?

The company plans to fund up to five projects at current and former mines. Gravitricity has also been contracted to investigate the potential of storing energy at a decommissioned mine in Halle, Germany, by the mine's owner Geiger Group.

Will gravitricity fund IEA mining projects?

Gravitricity has signed an agreement with US firm IEA Infrastructure Construction to seek funds for projects in the US from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which provided US$450 million for clean energy projects at mining sites. The company plans to fund up to five projects at current and former mines.

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