00212 energy storage announcement

Which energy storage company has signed a supply agreement with Alliant?

Photo: Energy Dome.) Italian long-duration energy storage company Energy Dome has signed a supply agreement for the Columbia Energy Storage Project with Alliant Energy. Based in Columbia County, Wisconsin, the project would feature Energy Dome’s 20MW/200MWh CO2 battery.

What is the Columbia Energy Storage Project?

The Columbia Energy Storage Project, led by Alliant Energy in partnership with WEC Energy Group, Shell, EPRI, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other partners, will take up to 20 MW to charge and should supply up to 18 MW of energy storage after expected efficiency losses.

What is the long duration energy storage Investment Support Scheme?

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.

How much does a 20 MW storage system cost?

To achieve the promised 73%-75% efficiency requires a minimum 20 MW storage system that Alliant Energy estimates would cost between $60 million and $90 million.

When will Alliant Energy's Energy Dome project start?

Alliant Energy also recently submitted project plans to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Construction on the project is expected to begin in 2025 and finish in 2026, according to the Energy Dome website.

Could 20 GW of LDEs save the energy system £24 billion?

Analysis has found that deploying 20 GW of LDES could save the electricity system £24 billion between 2025 and 2050, reducing household energy bills as additional cheaper renewable energy would be available to meet demand at peak times, which would cut reliance on expensive natural gas.