”Innovative Energy Storage Prototypes for Skyscrapers Revealed in Collaboration”

Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) have recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Energy Vault Holdings, a Swiss energy storage company. Together, they plan to create prototype designs for deployable structures and vertical energy storage units reaching heights of up to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet).

This innovative collaboration, led by SOM Partners Adam Semel and Scott Duncan, along with Bill Baker, the structural engineer of the iconic Burj Khalifa, aims to integrate gravity-based energy storage technology within the superstructures of tall buildings. This integration will enable a significant reduction in carbon emissions, achieving a carbon payback within an accelerated 3-4 year timeframe.

According to SOM, the partnership includes a 10-year agreement that is expected to result in the deployment of multi-GWh of long-duration Energy Vault Gravity Energy Storage System (GESS) units. These deployments will address the energy storage needs of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, estimated to be 25 GW/125 GWh by 2035.

This collaboration represents a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize the way tall buildings and structures incorporate energy storage technology. Watch the video provided by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for more information on this groundbreaking partnership.