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Energy beneath our feet: Could rock be used as a battery for renewables?

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14 September 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Researchers are exploring the use of underground rock formations as a large-scale battery to store renewable energy, potentially addressing intermittency issues inherent to wind and solar power.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Energy storage founders targeting grid solutions have a new angle as underground rock batteries move from concept to pilot stage. You can target partnerships with mining or construction firms to pioneer commercial applications.

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