Jooyoung and Wenxian have captured the spotlight at the Energy Summit 2024, clinching an impressive second place in the Poster Competition hosted by ENOWA and KAUST. Their groundbreaking project, "Harnessing Red Sea Latent Energy for Compressed Air Energy Storage," introduces a novel solution for improved thermal management in compressed air energy storage systems by utilizing the latent energy of the Red Sea.

Their cutting-edge research stands out for its audacious approach: conducting the world's first underwater compressed air energy storage (UWCAES) pilot experiments at depths of up to 125 meters in the Red Sea. This initiative not only explores new frontiers in energy storage but also proposes an innovative isothermal UWCAES system, boasting a robust round-trip efficiency of 70%.

This research advances UWCAES development by providing empirical data to refine theoretical models and optimize system design, contributing to more efficient and reliable energy storage solutions, advancing the global shift toward renewable energy sources. Their success at the Energy Summit 2024 underscores the transformative impact of their innovation on the future of energy technology.