scholarly journals Performance Index: A Simple Selection Method of Appropriate Energy Storage for Specific Application

2018 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Hussein Ibrahim ◽  
Mazen Ghandour ◽  
Sabine Saad
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Renewable Power ◽  
Storage Methods ◽  
Simple Selection ◽  
Term Storage

The efficiency and cost of renewable power systems using intermittent resources could significantly be improved by developing low cost, high efficiency and more sustainable energy storage systems. There are various types of storage methods, some of which are already in use, while others are still in development. A comparison study between energy storage options is presented in this paper. We have taken a look at the main characteristics of the different electricity storage techniques and their field of application (permanent or portable, long-or short-term storage, maximum power required, etc.). These characteristics will serve to make comparisons in order to determine the most appropriate technique for each type of application. Based the results obtained in this study, a “performance index” have been determined for each storage technology in order to facilitate the comparison between the different storage devices.

Forming Gradient Multilayer (GML) Nano Films for Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Applications

2011 ◽  
Vol 1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Gilman ◽  
Igor Altman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Material Composition ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Entire Thickness ◽  
Fast Development

ABSTRACTFor successful implementation of the nanomaterial-based PV and Energy storage devices there is a need for well-structured nano films consisting of a strictly controlled sequence of nanoparticle layers. Most promising nano-films include a “built-in” gradient of a nanoparticle size and/or material composition across the part or entire thickness of the film. Such Gradient Multilayer (GML) nano films will be able to significantly improve a PV efficiency of the 3rd generation Solar Cells and Energy storage devices. The development of GML-based devices is presently limited by lack of simple, inexpensive, scalable, and production-worthy deposition methods that are capable of forming GML nano-film on PV-suitable substrates such as flexible materials.The proposed concept describes novel principles of an advanced non-conventional deposition of the highly efficient GML nano films.The proposed GML deposition method is based on the phenomena of Flying Particles (FP). According to the FP-methods a pre-selected mix of nanoparticles (NP) of various size and/or material composition is deposited on a flexible (or other) substrate in a pre-defined order of NP size and/or composition thus forming GML nano film. Deposited GML film comprises a sequence of size-tuned and/or composition-tuned NP layers, which has a potential for significant increase of PV efficiency.The deposition process includes the NPs launch and flight through a resistant gas ambient. Due to the Stokes aerodynamic laws the FP times-to-target will be different for NP of a different size and/or density (material composition). Simulation is presented to confirm the separation of FP”s of a different size and/or density during their motion through the low-pressure gas. The calculations have been made for the initial stages of the FP process thus establishing the most efficient parameters of the process. Resultant GML nano films are expected to have superior qualities, particularly for building high efficiency / low cost PV panels. The FP-method allows for a fast development and easy implementation in PV manufacturing.

scholarly journals Eco-Emission Analysis of Multi-Carrier Microgrid Integrated with Compressed Air and Power-to-Gas Energy Storage Technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4681
Author(s):  
Khashayar Hamedi ◽  
Shahrbanoo Sadeghi ◽  
Saeed Esfandi ◽  
Mahdi Azimian ◽  
Hessam Golmohamadi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Emission Analysis ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Power To Gas

Growing concerns about global greenhouse gas emissions have led power systems to utilize clean and highly efficient resources. In the meantime, renewable energy plays a vital role in energy prospects worldwide. However, the random nature of these resources has increased the demand for energy storage systems. On the other hand, due to the higher efficiency of multi-energy systems compared to single-energy systems, the development of such systems, which are based on different types of energy carriers, will be more attractive for the utilities. Thus, this paper represents a multi-objective assessment for the operation of a multi-carrier microgrid (MCMG) in the presence of high-efficiency technologies comprising compressed air energy storage (CAES) and power-to-gas (P2G) systems. The objective of the model is to minimize the operation cost and environmental pollution. CAES has a simple-cycle mode operation besides the charging and discharging modes to provide more flexibility in the system. Furthermore, the demand response program is employed in the model to mitigate the peaks. The proposed system participates in both electricity and gas markets to supply the energy requirements. The weighted sum approach and fuzzy-based decision-making are employed to compromise the optimum solutions for conflicting objective functions. The multi-objective model is examined on a sample system, and the results for different cases are discussed. The results show that coupling CAES and P2G systems mitigate the wind power curtailment and minimize the cost and pollution up to 14.2% and 9.6%, respectively.

Optimal Energy Storage Portfolio for High and Ultrahigh Carbon-Free and Renewable Power Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar J Guerra ◽  
Joshua Eichman ◽  
Paul Denholm
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Short Duration ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Optimal Energy ◽  
Renewable Power ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Storage Technologies

Achieving 100% carbon-free or renewable power systems can be facilitated by the deployment of energy storage technologies at all timescales, including short-duration, long-duration, and seasonal scales; however, most current literature...

MXene for aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Chen ◽  
Xinyu Yin ◽  
Shuyuan Lei ◽  
Xiaojing Dai ◽  
Xilian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Transition Metal Carbide ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity

MXene, a class of 2D transition metal carbide/nitride materials, has attracted widespread attention since its first discovery in 2011. Due to its high electronic conductivity, large specific surface area, good mechanical stability, and adjustable surface functional groups, MXene-based nanomaterials have shown great potential in energy storage devices. Meanwhile, zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices became a hotspot recently in energy storage field on account of their high security and low cost. In this review, the research progress on the preparation routes, preserving method, related structure and properties of MXene is first summarized. Followed by is an introduction of the recent state-of-the-art development of MXene-based electrodes for zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices, including zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), zinc-air batteries (ZABs), and zinc-halide batteries (ZHBs). Finally, the major bottleneck and perspectives for MXene-based nanomaterials in zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices are pointed out.

scholarly journals Energies and Its Worldwide Research

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 6700
Author(s):  
Nuria Novas ◽  
Alfredo Alcayde ◽  
Isabel Robalo ◽  
Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro ◽  
Francisco G. Montoya
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Scientific Journal ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Research

Energy efficiency and management is certainly one of the key drivers of human progress. Thus, the trends in the energy research are a topic of interest for the scientific community. The aim of this study is to highlight global research trends in this field through the analysis of a scientific journal indexed exclusively in the energy and fuels category. For this purpose, a journal has been selected that is in the center of the category considering its impact factor, which is only indexed in this category and of open access, Energies of the publisher MDPI. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis of all the contents of the journal between 2008 and 2020, 13,740 documents published, has been carried out. Analyzing the articles that are linked to each other by their citations, 14 clusters or research topics have been detected: smart grids; climate change–electric energy community; energy storage; bioenergy sources; prediction algorithms applied to power; optimization of the grid link for renewable energy; wind power; sustainability of power systems; hydrocarbon improvements; conversion of thermal/electrical energy; electric motor advancements; marine renewable energy; hydropower and energy storage; and preventive techniques in power transformers. The main keywords found were electric vehicle, renewable energy, microgrid, smart grid, and energy efficiency. In short, energy research remains necessary to meet the future challenge of sustainable energy with high efficiency and the exploration of new renewable resources, all for increasingly sustainable cities.

Bipolar porous polymeric frameworks for low-cost, high-power, long-life all-organic energy storage devices

2014 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 553-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Sakaushi ◽  
Eiji Hosono ◽  
Georg Nickerl ◽  
Haoshen Zhou ◽  
Stefan Kaskel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Power ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Long Life

Storage of hydrogen and lithium in inorganic nanotubes and nanowires

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 2744-2757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangyi Cheng ◽  
Jun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Electrochemical Characteristics ◽  
Environmental Benefit ◽  
Lithium Storage ◽  
Inorganic Nanotubes

The search for cleaner and more efficient energy storage and conversion technologies has become an urgent task due to increasing environmental issues and limited energy resources. The aim of energy storage and conversion is to obtain energy with environmental benefit, high efficiency, and low cost (namely, maximum atomic and recycling economy). Progress has been made in the fields of hydrogen storage and rechargeable batteries. The emerging nanotechnology offers great opportunities to improve the performance of existing energy storage systems. Applying nanoscale materials to energy storage offers a higher capacity compared to the bulk counterparts due to the unique properties of nanomaterials such as high surface areas, large surface-to-volume atom ratio, and size-confinement effect. In particular, one- dimensional (1D) inorganic nanostructures like tubes and wires exhibit superior electrochemical characteristics because of the combined advantages of small size and 1D morphology. Hydrogen and lithium can be stored in different 1D nanostructures in various ways, including physical and/or chemical sorption, intercalation, and electrochemical reactions. This review highlights some of the latest progress with the studies of hydrogen and lithium storage in inorganic nanotubes and nanowires such as MoS2, WS2, TiS2, BN, TiO2, MnO2, V2O5, Fe2O3, Co3O4, NiO, and SnO2.

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