Abstract
This chapter examines the importance of energy storage technologies for integrating renewable energy sources, which require reliable storage solutions due to their intermittent nature. Energy can be stored in various forms—e.g. chemical, mechanical, electrochemical, electromagnetic, and thermal—each with specific applications, such as frequency regulation, seasonal storage, and emergency backup. The chapter explores both aboveground (e.g., pumped hydro, compressed air, hydrogen, and thermal storage etc.) and underground storage systems (e.g., natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon storage in geological formations). Two case studies analyze thermodynamics and life cycle assessments of different energy storage systems. Findings highlight superconductors as the most efficient storage method and reveal that compressed air storage has the highest ozone depletion potential. The chapter underscores the value of energy storage for maximizing renewable energy utilization, emphasizing efficiency and environmental impact.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Comprehensive Energy Systems |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | Vol2:470-Vol2:508 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780443132193 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780443341083 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
Keywords
- Carbon capture
- Emissions
- Energy balance
- Global warming potential
- Life cycle assessment
- Renewable energy
- Sequestration
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