Energy can be stored in the Earth’s crust by utilising various underground energy storage solutions, such as heat and gas storage. Indeed, energy storage solutions are a rapidly developing industry. GTK offers expertise especially for the bedrock storage of renewable non-fossil fuels and energy.
Producing hydrogen for industrial use requires a steady production flow and buffer storages that can compensate for fluctuations in production. The use of hydrogen is often restricted by the limited possibilities of above-ground storage. However, bedrock holds potential for building significantly larger storage facilities. Short-term and long-term storage of thermal energy is an essential part of energy solutions in a carbon-neutral society.
Hydrogen is steadily becoming an important energy source due to its good availability and the development of green manufacturing methods. In Finland’s crystalline bedrock, hydrogen storage needs to be implemented in lined caverns. The method is new even at the international level. A rock storage facility requires a block of rock that contains as little fractures as possible, is steady and, as verified by studies, offers suitable conditions for hydrogen storage.
GTK is involved in developing a safe solution to enable hydrogen storage.
In terms of geology, disposal site selection and the related site studies include sections that are similar to the site investigations conducted for nuclear power plants. However, when designing rock storage spaces, we also take into account the special requirements posed by the gas itself. Moreover, our experts can participate in the planning of rock monitoring for the entire active use period.
Our service can be modified according to the customer’s needs, but, as a rule, it includes the following areas
Thermal energy from different sources can be stored underground by means of, for example, energy wells or energy piles, by using groundwater, building a large-scale cavern storage facility, or by using mines as a storage facility.
GTK’s service includes all the geological studies and energy production models required to ensure a suitable plan and storage solution for any site.
Leave your contact information and we will get back to you.
