Sergio Olivero- Claudio Rolandi - Pietro Vincenzo Oliva
This paper presents the Slope Energy Storage System (SESS) as a gravitational energy storage solution designed for large-scale renewable energy plants in desert areas, where pumped hydropower is not applicable.
The system uses large masses mounted on rail vehicles that are moved along natural slopes to store and release energy in a controlled manner.
Il lavoro analizza in modo strutturato sfide meccaniche, elettriche, ambientali e gestionali, proponendo soluzioni basate su componenti ferroviari standard, controllo avanzato e manutenzione predittiva.
Particular attention is paid to integration with the electricity grid and to a rapid response to fluctuations in demand.
Overall, SESS emerges as a robust, scalable, and ready-to-deploy technology to support the energy transition in arid and sparsely populated contexts.
