What is the Commercial and Industrial Underground Solution Project?
The Commercial Zone and Industrial Zone for Underground Solution Project offer innovative ways to maximize land use while boosting investment value and sustainability. Designed by ECCUS, these projects focus on transforming traditional surface spaces into efficient underground facilities. Whether you’re a real estate developer aiming to increase land value or an industrial operator looking to free up surface area, these underground solutions provide a smart alternative. The ECO-CAVERNE™ system, a flagship offering, enables industries to expand their capabilities below ground, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions without sacrificing surface space. It’s about making the most of every square meter — literally going underground to unlock new potential.
Main Benefits of the Underground Solution Project
Here’s what makes these underground solutions stand out:
- Increase land value and investment profitability
- Improve the carbon footprint of projects and production
- Free up surface land for other uses or developments
- Standardized, turnkey solutions available in three sizes
- Cost-effective pricing from 400 CHF/m³ to 750 CHF/m³ (excluding preliminary work)
- Integrated retractable elevator system preserves surface integrity
- Rapid implementation under existing facilities
- Supports grid-level battery storage for renewable energy transition
How ECO-CAVERNE™ Enhances Industrial Capabilities
The ECO-CAVERNE™ is more than just an underground space — it’s a game changer for industries facing space constraints or energy challenges. By moving production or storage underground, companies can reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions significantly. Plus, the system captures heat generated by grid battery storage, turning a byproduct into a useful resource. This innovative approach not only optimizes surface area but also introduces a sustainable, cost-effective way to expand industrial operations without the usual footprint concerns.
Optimizing Surface Area with Innovative Design
One of the standout features of the project is the integrated retractable elevator system. This clever design allows users to maintain full use of their plot’s surface area — no space is lost to access points or infrastructure. The surface remains intact and fully available for other developments or investments. It’s a smart, space-saving solution that keeps options open for future growth or diversification. In essence, the project redefines how land is valued and utilized, turning underground space into a premium asset.
Standardized Construction for Fast Deployment
ECCUS offers a standardized approach to building ECO-CAVERNE™ facilities, making the process straightforward and efficient. Customers can choose from three pre-designed sizes tailored to different needs, all delivered turnkey. This means less hassle, faster implementation, and predictable costs. The flat-rate pricing model, ranging from 400 CHF/m³ to 750 CHF/m³, excludes preliminary or surface development work but ensures transparency and budget control. This standardization is key to scaling underground solutions quickly, especially for grid battery storage projects that require rapid deployment.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — supports renewable energy storage
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — promotes innovative industrial solutions
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — optimizes urban land use
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — reduces carbon footprint and energy use
- SDG 13: Climate Action — contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions
ECCUS’s Vision for the Future of Industrial and Storage Facilities
ECCUS is on a mission to revolutionize how industrial and storage facilities are designed and built. By shifting these operations underground, they free up valuable surface land for other uses — think green spaces, commercial developments, or community projects. This approach not only enhances land value but also supports the massive deployment of grid-level battery storage, a crucial step toward a fully renewable energy future. The ability to capture and reuse heat from batteries adds another layer of efficiency and sustainability. In short, ECCUS is paving the way for smarter, greener, and more profitable land use — underground.
