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Ocean Compressed Air Energy Storage (OCAES) : Moffatt & Nichol
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Moffatt & Nichol, in partnership with General Compression and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is developing a system for economical, grid-scale storage of energy. Ocean Compressed Air Energy Storage (OCAES) uses the pressure of deep ocean waters to avoid the need for an expensive pressure vessel. Air receivers, vented to sea water, are constructed of concrete and placed at the bottom of the ocean in waters 2000 to 6000 feet deep. A pipeline connects the air receiver to expansion/compression modules onshore.The proprietary expansion/compression modules developed by General Compression represent a major technological achievement that has the potential to revolutionize grid-scale energy storage. GC is backed by Duke Energy, US Renewables, Group, ConocoPhillips, and other investors in this innovative technology. The GC equipment has been designed to firm wind power and make it dispatchable.
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Ocean Compressed Air Energy Storage (OCAES)
Enabling Renewables To Become Baseload Energy
Innovative GCAES™ Compressor/Expander Technology
• Shore-Based• Modular• Scalable• No External Fuel / Carbon-Free
Air Receivers in Deep Ocean Waters
• 600M to 2000M Water Depths• Uses Ocean Water Column to Eliminate Need for Pressure Vessel• Scalable
Submarine Pipeline
• Linking Compressor / Expander Units to Air Receivers• Horizontal Directional Drill / Micro Tunneling in Shallow Water Region
What is OCAES?THREE KEY COMPONENTS:
(OCAES)Ocean Compressed Air Energy Storage
+ Fully Dispatchable Clean Power + Utility-Scale Bulk Storage+ Low Cost
• Founded by Veteran Wind Developers
• Backed by Development Financing from US Renewable Group, Duke Energy, and Others
• Developers of GCAES™ Technology
• Also Funded Under DOE ARPA-E
• Incorporated 2006
• Headquarters: Newton, MA
• Engineering News Record Top 100 Design Firm
• Global Infrastructure Consultancy Specializing in Marine Nearshore and Offshore Projects
• 27 Global Offi ce Locations
• Incorporated 1945
• Headquarters: Long Beach, CA
What Makes OCAES Compelling?
Why choose OCAES?
Who Are We? PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GENERAL COMPRESSION + MOFFATT & NICHOL
Corporate Office
3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 750
Long Beach, California 90806
phone: 562.590.6500
fax: 562.590.6512
www.moffattnichol.com
