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Fraunhofer's Ocean System to Power 75 Million Homes

5/19/2025

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Fraunhofer is pioneering StEnSea, an innovative system that harnesses the power of massive concrete spheres submerged 2,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface to generate electricity. Set to launch a pilot project off Long Beach, California, by late 2026, it aims to produce 0.5 MW and has the potential to power 75 million European homes for an entire year with its staggering storage capacity of 817,000 GWh.

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Fraunhofer is pioneering StEnSea, an innovative system that harnesses the power of massive concrete spheres submerged 2,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface to generate electricity. Set to launch a pilot project off Long Beach, California, by late 2026, it aims to produce 0.5 MW and has the potential to power 75 million European homes for an entire year with its staggering storage capacity of 817,000 GWh.