Energy storage off-season

Is seasonal storage the future of energy?

ADDENDUM: The promise of seasonal storage. The world’s energy system is changing profoundly as we move towards a net-zero carbon future. Introducing more variable renewable energy sources (VRES), namely wind and solar PV generation into the energy mix puts pressure on the power system.

Can seasonal energy storage decarbonize the energy system?

Here we outline the role and potential of seasonal energy storage to decarbonize the energy system. Energy storage is becoming an important element for integrating variable renewable energy towards a decarbonized energy system – traditionally including the electricity sector but also heat and transport through sector-coupling.

Does seasonal thermal energy storage provide economic competitiveness against existing heating options?

Revelation of economic competitiveness of STES against existing heating options. Seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) holds great promise for storing summer heat for winter use. It allows renewable resources to meet the seasonal heat demand without resorting to fossil-based back up. This paper presents a techno-economic literature review of STES.

What is seasonal thermal energy storage (STES)?

The applications of seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) facilitate the replacement of fossil fuel-based heat supply by alternative heat sources, such as solar thermal energy, geothermal energy, and waste heat generated from industries.

Do we need seasonal storage in the power system?

This paper explores the need for, and viability of, seasonal storage in the power system. Seasonal storage is a form of storage typically accommodating yearly cycles in electricity demand and VRES generation.

Can seasonal storage solve the problem of long periods without renewable generation?

Our research shows that seasonal storage provides a possible solution to address the problem of long periods without renewable generation, for example in the Northern European winter,” said Lucy Craig, Director of Technology and Innovation at DNV GL Energy.