Tag: Energy Management

Energy management in nuclear and fusion systems involves the precise control, monitoring, and optimisation of energy flows—from fuel input and reactor operation to power output and waste heat recovery. It ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable performance while aligning with regulatory standards and long-term energy goals.

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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taiwan

Saft Expands APAC Footprint with Landmark Energy Storage Project in Taiwan

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in advanced battery solutions, has secured a major contract to deliver a 356 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taichung, Taiwan. This milestone project, awarded by Foxwell Power Co., marks Saft’s 11th contract in Taiwan and its largest to date, reinforcing its strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

The BESS will play a pivotal role in supporting Taiwan’s ambitious 2050 net zero strategy, helping to stabilize the grid and manage the intermittency of renewable energy sources. The system will provide frequency regulation and peak-shifting capabilities, essential for integrating renewables into the national energy mix.

Comprising 108 I-Shift lithium-ion battery containers, the installation is designed for a compact footprint and high efficiency. A key differentiator in Saft’s offering is its cybersecurity-integrated control system, developed in-house and manufactured in Europe. This AI-enabled solution meets the highest cybersecurity standards, a critical factor for Foxwell Power Co., which has now partnered with Saft on five consecutive BESS projects.

The Taichung project is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025 and continue through 2026. Upon completion, Saft’s installed energy storage capacity in Taiwan will reach 630 MWh, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to energy innovation and regional collaboration.

“The success of this partnership is built on years of mutual trust and shared vision for a sustainable energy future,” said Vincent Le Quintrec, ESS Sales Director at Saft.

Click for official story: https://saft.com/en/media-resources/press-release/saft-strengthens-its-apac-presence-major-bess-project-taiwan-0

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Ocean-based energy storage raises $8 million

Sizable Energy Secures $8M to Launch Ocean-Based Energy Storage

Sizable Energy, a startup founded by engineers from nuclear, mechanical, and maritime backgrounds, has raised $8 million to accelerate the commercial rollout of its offshore pumped hydro energy storage system—a gravity-based solution designed to store gigawatt-scale power beneath the ocean’s surface.

The funding round, led by Playground Global, follows successful testing at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) and the launch of new sea trials off the coast of Reggio Calabria, Italy. The company’s patented system pumps dense salt brine from the seabed to a surface reservoir, using ocean depth as a natural energy storage medium.

Unlike traditional onshore pumped hydro, which is limited by geography and environmental constraints, Sizable’s modular, scalable, and invisible-from-shore design offers a faster, more flexible path to long-duration energy storage (LDES)—a critical need as global demand is expected to reach 120 TWh by 2040.

With a megawatt-scale pilot in the Mediterranean on the horizon and commercial projects planned for 2026, Sizable Energy is positioning itself as a key player in the clean energy transition.

Why It Matters for Nuclear Careers

This project highlights how nuclear-trained engineers and systems thinkers are driving innovation beyond traditional boundaries. As the energy sector evolves, cross-disciplinary expertise—from nuclear safety to marine engineering—is becoming essential to solving complex infrastructure challenges.

If you’re passionate about energy resilience, systems design, or sustainable innovation, this is the kind of frontier where your skills can make a global impact.

https://www.sizableenergy.com/news/2l26pidy71-sizable-energy-raises-8-million-to-launc

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Finland is “the most prepared” for fusion

Nordic Fusion Prospects: VTT Report Highlights Best Locations for Pilot Reactor.

A new report by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, commissioned by Novatron Fusion Group (NFG), identifies the most promising Nordic locations for a pilot fusion reactor. As fusion energy edges closer to commercial viability, the study evaluates Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden for their readiness to host such a facility.

Key Findings:

  • Finland leads in regulatory preparedness, with reforms to its Nuclear Energy Act expected by 2027.
  • Top candidate regions include:
    • Helsinki metropolitan area (Finland)
    • Stockholm–Nyköping corridor (Sweden)
    • Copenhagen–Malmö region (Denmark/Sweden)
  • Ideal sites are near industrial zones with strong transport links and proximity to research hubs.

The report emphasizes the importance of cross-border collaboration, legislative clarity, and strategic planning to accelerate fusion deployment. NFG’s magnetic mirror reactor concept aims to deliver cost-effective, clean energy, with pilot construction targeted for the 2030s.

Energy company St1 has invested €13 million in NFG, reinforcing the region’s commitment to fossil-free energy innovation.

“Fusion breakthroughs are no longer theoretical,” said Finland’s Climate Minister Sari Multala. “The Nordics are ready to lead.”

Read the full report here.

 

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