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Accurate public-use visualization commissioned by Energy Dome for the Alliant Energy long-duration CO₂ storage project

Industry | Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, CleanTech

Company size | EnergyDome 50 - 201

Technologies Used | 3ds Max, CoronaRender, GIS data integration, GPS-based site alignment, HDRI lighting, photomontage workflow, Adobe Ps.

About ENERGY DOME

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Energy Dome is an Italian technology company headquartered in Milan. It developed the innovative CO₂ Battery — a long-duration energy storage system based on a closed-loop carbon dioxide cycle. The company focuses on grid stabilization solutions and supporting the transition to renewable energy.

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Main Challenges We Faced

Business Challenge 1: Building Public Trust for a Strategic Energy Project

Energy Dome required a realistic and reliable visualization for its project with Alliant Energy in Wisconsin.
The visuals needed to support public communication and planning processes, while accurately representing the real site and infrastructure.

Technical Challenge 1: Precise GPS Alignment and Camera Matching

The key technical difficulty was integrating the 3D structure into real site photography with precise GPS alignment and accurate camera positioning, ensuring correct scale, terrain match, and perspective.

Delivery Challenge 1: High Responsibility with Tight Timelines

The project required close coordination with engineering teams, multiple validation rounds, and delivery of planning-grade visuals within strict timelines.

What we did

Solution 1: Development of a High-Precision 3D Model of the Entire Storage System

We developed a high-precision 3D model of the complete long-duration energy storage facility, including the massive CO₂ dome — the core element of the system.
In addition to the dome, we modeled all major technical components:
◢ TES (Thermal Energy Storage) modules
◢ Turbine unit
◢ Compressor systems
◢ Process tanks
◢ Supporting infrastructure
The modeling was based on engineering documentation with strict adherence to dimensions, elevations, distances, and structural specifications. Special attention was given to the real-world scale of the facility and its accurate relationship to the surrounding infrastructure.

Solution 2: Verified Integration into the Real Site

The completed technical model was integrated into real site photography with precise GPS alignment.
We accurately replicated:
◢ The real camera position
◢ Perspective and horizon line
◢ Site topography
◢ Scale relative to existing buildings and infrastructure
Multiple validation stages ensured that the visualization complied with engineering parameters and was suitable for public presentations and planning approvals.

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Solution 3: Environmental Adaptation, Rendering, and Post-Production

The model was carefully adapted to the existing environment, taking into account lighting conditions, atmospheric effects, and material physics.
This included:
◢ Lighting adjustments based on real weather conditions
◢ Accurate integration of shadows and reflections
◢ Material calibration to match the surrounding context
The final stage involved physically accurate rendering and professional post-production, including color balancing, atmospheric enhancement, and environmental detailing.
The result was a photorealistic, technically reliable visualization ready for public use.

Key Results and Business Value

◢ #1: Supported public and stakeholder communication of the Columbia Energy Storage project.
◢ #2: Helped simplify and explain complex long-duration energy storage technology.
◢ #3: Enabled the project to be visualized and understood before construction.

Media Coverage

The visualization was featured in an article published by Utility Dive about the Columbia Energy Storage project.
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Toolset

The technology we used

◢ Advanced 3D modeling workflows for engineering-grade accuracy
◢ Physically based rendering (PBR) pipeline
◢ GIS and GPS-based site alignment
◢ Camera matching and perspective calibration
◢ Real-world scale validation and dimensional control
◢ Environmental lighting simulation
◢ Professional photomontage and post-production refinement
◢ Multi-stage technical validation process

Customer feedback

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    Mario TorchioGlobal Marketing and Communications Director @ Energy Dome
    "Thanks Nazarii, You’re a star!", " Everybody was already pretty impressed by your work so far". " The CO2 Battery looks truly amazing".

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    Lynn NovaContent and Creative Marketing Specialist @ Energy Dome
    I highly praise Nazarii's talents! I've had the pleasure of working with him on several projects, and consistently find his work to be of exceptional quality. His efficiency and attention to detail are impressive, and they consistently meet deadlines. Nazarii's leadership is evident in the smooth execution of each project.
    If you're seeking a reliable and talented 3D and visualization artist, I wholeheartedly suggest giving him a shout!

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