From Pilot to Proven: Teraloop's Flywheel Tech to power the Azores

Teraloop is pleased to announce a new project with EDA (Electricidade dos Açores) for the deployment of an advanced flywheel energy storage system (FESS) on Corvo Island, marking an important step towards increasing renewable energy integration in isolated island grids.

The project builds on technology originally developed and demonstrated under the IANOS initiative. Following the successful validation of the concept in real operating conditions, the solution will now be adapted and optimized to support the operation of an entire island power system, delivering greater grid stability and enabling higher shares of renewable generation.

"The experience gained through the IANOS project allowed us to validate the potential of flywheel technology in island environments. The Corvo project represents the next stage of this journey, where the solution will be adapted to play a much broader role in supporting the island's electrical system. By improving frequency and voltage stability, the technology will facilitate higher renewable energy penetration, reduce dependence on fossil-fuel generation and contribute to lower CO₂ emissions," said Bruno José Henriques Vieira, Head of Innovation at EDA.”

Antonio Capristo, CEO of Teraloop, added:

" We are pleased that EDA, one of the leading utilities and supported by highly skilled experts in the innovation sector, has chosen to install our innovative system. This solution significantly reduces frequency and voltage fluctuations by providing inertia syntetic and using state-of-the-art, grid-forming technology. We are ready to deploy Teraloop proven solution in all islands, to support renewable energy and to improve the quality of electrical power supply for the benefits of all the citizens and industrial consumers”