Adiabatic compressed air energy storage plants for efficient peak load power supply from wind energy: the European project AA-CAES

Christoph Jakiel, Stefan Zunft and Andreas Nowi

International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, 2007, vol. 5, issue 3, 296-306

Abstract: With the continuing expansion of electricity generation from fluctuating wind power the grid-compatible integration of renewable energy sources is becoming an increasingly important aspect. Adiabatic compressed air energy storage power plants have the potential to make a substantial contribution here. The present article describes activities and first results relating to this technology that are being conducted within the European 'AA-CAES' Project. These interim results indicate not only the demanding design requirements for system components, but also the technical and economic feasibility of the concept.

Keywords: adiabatic compressed air; energy storage; CAES; caverns; compressors; economic analysis; electricity markets; power plants; renewable energy systems; thermal energy storage; turbines; wind energy; wind power. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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