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Switzerland Is Building One Of The Most Powerful Batteries In The World 88 Feet Underground

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A Swiss company is building a massive underground battery to help stabilize the European energy grid. The science behind it is just as impressive as the scale.

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In a world where the efficient management of renewable energy has become a priority, the FlexBase project in Laufenburg, Switzerland, presents itself as an innovative and promising solution. This major development combines a high-speed redox battery with the equipment of a modern technology centre. The objective: to rethink the storage and distribution of electricity to accompany the energy transition. A pioneering project in the heart of Laufen…

FlexBase built in Laufenburg, the world's most powerful redox-flow battery. With a capacity of 2.1 GWh and a power of 1.2 GW, this underground project aims to stabilize the European electricity grid against intermittent energies and to supply IA data centres. Its commissioning is scheduled for 2029.

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focus.de broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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