BEQ: Bouyant Energy Quarters

The main objective of the planned cooperative K-Regio project BuoyantCity_EStorage is the conceptual development of floating hydraulic pumped storage power plants, which can also be used as a foundation for a wide variety of architectural developments or - in general - for the placement of urban infrastructure. This requires in-depth scientific research and extensive development work by an interdisciplinary team of Tyrolean specialists. Existing technologies have to be recombined and adapted. Special components such as measures for wave damping, fish protection and anchoring systems or turbine pump concepts for sea water and low heads are the subject of basic research. The entire system has to be examined for the concrete implementation up to the ocean suitability. In the course of the project, therefore, possible areas of application, fields of application, architectural and swimming platform designs, mechanical equipment and possible combinations.

In collaboration with diverse experts, we develop new concepts to address some of the biggest challenges facing by cities at coastal areas, to make sustainable, egalitarian communities and deliver resilient forms of development.