The system consists of six building blocks:

Carbon-free fossil power / geological carbon storage

Instead of emitting greenhouse gases from large fossil-fuelled power plants into the atmosphere, with Poseidon CO2 can be stored in deep saline aquifers, oil and gas fields and in deep unminable coal seams... Read more>>

Offshore wind energy

Since offshore wind energy has clear benefits compared to onshore wind parks, larger wind projects can be developed, with considerable economies of scale... Read more>>

Wave and tidal energy

Waves and tides could provide huge amounts of energy, but the conversion technologies are not yet mature. Nevertheless, recent prototype installations have brought these technologies close to commercialisation... Read more>>

Energy storage

Many countries already use hydropower reservoirs to store surplus energy and smooth out shortages. But new technologies could also play a role... Read more>>

Osmotic energy

Saltwater and freshwater, separated by an osmotic membrane, can build up a pressure difference of around 27 bar, which is equivalent to the potential difference of a waterfall 270 metres high... Read more>>

The grid

A system which transports electricity generated offshore and supports the balance between power production and power demand... Read more>>