scholarly journals Implications of Diurnal and Seasonal Variations in Renewable Energy Generation for Large Scale Energy Storage

2016 ◽  
pp. 303-328
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

Microreactors: ‘micro’managing our macro energy demands

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 590-596
Author(s):  
Olivia Rossi ◽  
Arvind Chandrasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Microreactor Technology ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to answer this question by discussing the practicality of implementing microreactor technology towards large-scale renewable energy generation, as well as provide an incentive for future researchers to utilize microreactors as a useful alternative tool for green energy production. However, can microreactors present a viable solution for the generation of renewable energy to tackle the on-going global energy crisis? Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the practicality of implementing microreactor technology toward large-scale renewable energy generation is discussed. Specific areas of interest that elucidate considerable returns of microreactors toward renewable energy production are biofuel synthesis, hydrogen conversion and solar energy harvesting. Findings It is believed that sustained research on microreactors can significantly accelerate the development of new energy production methods through renewable sources, which will undoubtedly aid in the quest for a greener future. Originality/value This work aims to provide a sound judgement on the importance of research on renewable energy production and alternative energy management methods through microreactor technology, and why future studies on this topic should be highly encouraged. The relevance of this opinion paper lies in the idea that microreactors are an innovative concept currently used in engineering to significantly accelerate chemical reactions on microscale volumes; with the feasibility of high throughput to convert energy at larger scales with much greater efficiency than existing energy production methods.

Energy Storage Technologies in Renewable Energy Electricity Generation System

2012 ◽  
Vol 462 ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Cao ◽  
Zi Long Yang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Storage Technologies ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation ◽  
Generation Technology

Today，there is a continuous need for more clean energy, this need has facilitated the increasing of distributed generation technology and renewable energy generation technology. In order to ensure the supply of renewable energy generation continuously and smoothly in distributed power generation system, need to configure a amount of energy storage system for storing excess power generated. This article outlines some energy storage technologies which are used in power systems in the current and future, summarizes the working principles and features of several storage units, provides the basis for the design of energy storage system.

scholarly journals Combining Wind and Pumped Hydro Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Generation in Ireland

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Coburn ◽  
Eilín Walsh ◽  
Patrick J. Solan ◽  
Kevin P. McDonnell
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Western Coast ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Wind Potential ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

Ireland has one of the highest wind energy potentials in Europe. The intermittent nature of wind makes this renewable resource impractical as a sole source of energy. Combining wind energy with pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) can overcome this intermittency, consuming energy during low-demand periods and supplying energy for periods of high demand. Currently Ireland has a number of hydroelectric power plants and wind farms of various scales in operation. A feasibility study was conducted to investigate the potential of securing a reliable source of renewable energy by increasing the penetration of hydroelectric power by means of combined wind-PHES developments. The greatest wind potential is experienced along the western coast of Ireland and a number of sites were identified here which satisfied a minimum mean wind speed criterion of 10.5 ms−1. Each site was then further evaluated according to topographical requirements for PHES. All but two of the identified sites are immediately unsuitable due to the presence of areas protected under European legislation; this highlights the nonenergy related obstacles in the path of renewable energy generation in Ireland and suggests that a compromise should be researched which could facilitate both renewable energy generation and species and habitat protection in Europe.

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