Echogen Power Systems is proud to announce that its strategic partner,Westinghouse Electric Company, has signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)withVodohospodárska Výstavba (VVB)to plan the development ofEurope's first grid-scale pumped thermal energy storage (PTES) systemin Slovakia. This landmark project marks a significant milestone in the global transition to resilient, low-carbon energy infrastructure.
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Echogen, a pioneer insupercritical carbon dioxide (sCO)-based PTES technology, is collaborating with Westinghouse to deploy long duration energy storage (LDES) solutions worldwide. The Slovakian project will be the first of its kind in Europe, delivering gigawatt-hour-scale energy storage capacityto capture surplus electricity from VVB's hydropower stations and dispatch it to the national grid when needed.
“This project represents a transformative step forward for clean energy in Europe,” said Rob Bernard, Chief Commercial Officer ofEchogen. “We are thrilled to bring our advanced sCO-based PTES technology to Slovakia in partnership with Westinghouse and VVB. Together, we are enabling a more flexible, reliable, and sustainable energy future for the region.”
The agreement outlines a comprehensive feasibility study anda front-end engineering and design (FEED)phase to optimize system configuration. The PTES facility is expected to be operational by2030, leveraginglocal suppliers and workforceto stimulate regional economic development and serve as a blueprint for future deployments across Europe and beyond.
By enhancing Slovakia's energy storage capabilities, the project will:
— Maximize the use of renewable energy resources
— Improve grid stability and resiliency
— Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
— Support the EU's decarbonization and energy independence goals
Echogen's PTES solution uses an electrically driven heat pump to convert electricity into a stored thermal differential, which is later transformed back into electricity using a high-efficiency heat engine. This approach delivers alower levelized cost of storagefor long-duration applications and is compatible with a wide range of energy sources-including hydro, wind, solar, thermal, and conventional sources.
AboutEchogen Power SystemsFounded in 2007 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Echogen is a global leader insupercritical CO power systemsand clean energy innovation. The company develops advanced solutions forlong-duration energy storage,high-efficiency power generation, andindustrial heat recovery. Echogen's mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future through scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible technologies.
For more information, visithttp://www.echogen.comand follow us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/echogen-power-systems.
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