A Revolutionary Solution for Decentralised Renewable Energy
The SEEPBAS (Solar Electromagnetic Energy Power and Battery System) technology by Enigma offers an innovative approach to decentralised renewable energy generation, specifically designed to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. By leveraging liquid nitrogen to generate electricity through a pressurised turbine system, SEEPBAS creates a sustainable and cost-effective solution for charging stations, especially in remote and grid-challenged locations.
- Liquid Nitrogen Power Generation: SEEPBAS harnesses the energy potential of liquid nitrogen. As liquid nitrogen heats up, it pressurises within a cylinder and passes through a turbine to generate electricity. This continuous process ensures that thermal equilibrium is never reached, allowing for constant energy generation.
- Phase Change Technology: Excess energy is utilised to cool the nitrogen, converting it back into a liquid state to generate more electricity, making the system self-sustaining and highly efficient.
- On-Demand Power Supply: The system stores pressurised nitrogen in underground high-pressure tanks, allowing for the release of energy on demand to meet peak power requirements.
- Standalone Renewable System: The SEEPBAS system operates independently of the grid, enabling its installation in remote areas and along highways where traditional charging infrastructure may not be feasible.
- Compact and Efficient Design: A compact, scalable design allows for the development of large systems (up to 5MWh), which can serve as buffer storage for the grid while ensuring the flexibility to supply power when needed.
- Liquid Nitrogen Power Generation: Cost-Effective Renewable Energy: The SEEPBAS system has extremely low operating costs, with a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) much lower than other renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
- Energy Independence: By eliminating the reliance on conventional grid connections, SEEPBAS enables electric vehicle charging stations to operate autonomously, especially in rural or remote areas.
- Safety and Reliability: Enigma has taken measures to ensure the safety of the system by placing high-pressure nitrogen storage tanks underground, mitigating the risk associated with compressed gases.
- Environmental Impact: SEEPBAS uses nitrogen gas, which is harmless, and the system is entirely emissions-free, aligning with the global push for greener energy solutions.
- EV Charging Stations: SEEPBAS is ideal for decentralised charging stations, ensuring availability in areas without reliable grid access. This technology is a significant step towards the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by reducing range anxiety and making charging more accessible and affordable.
- Rural and Remote Installations: The system can be deployed in remote locations, providing renewable energy for long highways and off-grid areas where conventional charging infrastructure is non-existent.
- Grid Support: SEEPBAS can act as a buffer storage system for the grid, reducing the delay between supply and demand, thereby supporting grid stability and resilience.
Fraunhofer’s Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Hydrostor’s Advanced-Adiabatic CAES have demonstrated the potential of energy storage systems. However, these technologies face limitations such as high costs, lower energy efficiency, and specific geological requirements. SEEPBAS by Enigma surpasses these limitations with its compact, scalable, and cost-efficient design. With close to zero operational costs and high scalability, the system can significantly reduce the cost of EV charging, promoting electric vehicle adoption across the UK.