Performance evaluation of various cryogenic energy storage systems

Rodrigo F. Abdo, Hugo T.C. Pedro, Ricardo N.N. Koury, Luiz Machado, Carlos F.M. Coimbra and Matheus P. Porto

Energy, 2015, vol. 90, issue P1, 1024-1032

Abstract: This work compares various CES (cryogenic energy storage) systems as possible candidates to store energy from renewable sources. Mitigating solar and wind power variability and its direct effect on local grid stability are already a substantial technological bottleneck for increasing market penetration of these technologies. In this context, CES systems represent low-cost solutions for variability that can be used to set critical power ramp rates. We investigate the different thermodynamic and engineering constraints that affect the design of CES systems, presenting theoretical simulations, indicating that optimization is also needed to improve the cryogenic plant performance.

Keywords: Cryogenic energy storage; Liquid air energy storage; Cogeneration; Renewable energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.08.008

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