Sage Geosystems Inc. has announced its partnership with San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. to develop the first geopressurized geothermal system in Texas. This project, to be located near SMECI’s lignite coal-fired plant in Christine, Texas, marks a starting point in the sustainable energy storage.
EarthStore: The new geothermal geopressurized geothermal system
The innovative system, known as EarthStore, promises to revolutionize the way energy is stored and distributed. By harnessing the Earth’s natural capacity, EarthStore will be able to store energy for up to 10 hours, with an energy return efficiency of 70-75%. This makes it a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteriesproviding a stable and predictable source of energy, independent of the weather.
This system is designed to complement renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, offering a robust solution for long-term energy storage.
Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems, highlighted the importance of this technology:
Our EarthStore system at Christine will be a pioneer in storing energy deep in the Earth, enabling a continuous supply to ERCOT’s power grid.
For his part, Craig Courter, CEO of San Miguel Electric Cooperative, underscored the crucial role of this project in stabilizing the Texas electric grid. With a competitive levelized cost of energy, EarthStore promises to be a key tool in the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
With drilling permits already applied for, construction of the EarthStore plant is expected to begin later this year. This project represents a breakthrough in geothermal geothermal technology and reinforces Sage Geosystems’ and San Miguel Electric’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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