scholarly journals Thermal Energy Storage for Grid Applications: Current Status and Emerging Trends

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Enescu ◽  
Gianfranco Chicco ◽  
Radu Porumb ◽  
George Seritan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Grid Applications

Thermal energy systems (TES) contribute to the on-going process that leads to higher integration among different energy systems, with the aim of reaching a cleaner, more flexible and sustainable use of the energy resources. This paper reviews the current literature that refers to the development and exploitation of TES-based solutions in systems connected to the electrical grid. These solutions facilitate the energy system integration to get additional flexibility for energy management, enable better use of variable renewable energy sources (RES), and contribute to the modernisation of the energy system infrastructures, the enhancement of the grid operation practices that include energy shifting, and the provision of cost-effective grid services. This paper offers a complementary view with respect to other reviews that deal with energy storage technologies, materials for TES applications, TES for buildings, and contributions of electrical energy storage for grid applications. The main aspects addressed are the characteristics, parameters and models of the TES systems, the deployment of TES in systems with variable RES, microgrids, and multi-energy networks, and the emerging trends for TES applications.

scholarly journals Thermal Energy Storage for the Complex Energy Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-190
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Network Operation ◽  
Storage Technologies

Thermal energy systems (TES) systems contribute to the on-going process leading to greater integration between different energy systems in order to achieve cleaner and more sustainable use of energy resources. This paper reviews the current literature showing the development and deployment of TES-based solutions in power grid-connected systems. These solutions integrate the energy system to gain new potential for energy management, make better use of renewable energy (RES) resources, modernize energy system infrastructure, facilitate network operation practices that include energy conversion and service delivery. The network is cost-effective, facilitating. This paper provides a complementary look at other investigations into energy storage technologies and materials for TES and TES building applications and electrical energy storage aids for network applications. The main aspects discussed are the features, parameters, and models of TES systems, the deployment of TES in variable RES systems, small networks, multi-power networks, and emerging trends for TES applications.

scholarly journals Enabling Technologies for Sector Coupling: A Review on the Role of Heat Pumps and Thermal Energy Storage

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 8195
Author(s):  
Omais Abdur Rehman ◽  
Valeria Palomba ◽  
Andrea Frazzica ◽  
Luisa F. Cabeza
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Enabling Technologies

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, current and future energy systems need to be made more efficient and sustainable. This change can be accomplished by increasing the penetration of renewable energy sources and using efficient technologies in energy generation systems. One way to improve the operation of the whole energy system is through the generation and end-use sector coupling. Power-to-heat energy conversion and storage technologies, in this view, are enabling technologies that can help in balancing and improving the efficiency of both thermal and electric grids. In the present paper, a comprehensive analysis of the role of heat pumps and thermal energy storage for sector coupling is presented. The main features of the analyzed technologies are presented in the context of smart electric grid, district heating and cooling and multi-carrier energy systems, and recent findings and developments are highlighted. Finally, the technical, social, and economic challenges in the adoption of investigated technologies are discussed.

scholarly journals GREEN ENERGY: SALVATION OR THREAT TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND ENERGY SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergiy Korinnyi ◽  
Mariia Mikhailutsa ◽  
Anastasiia Bondarenko
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The World

The article examines a set of issues related to "green energy" in the world, problems and opportunities from the introduction of alternative energy sources for greening the economy, developing sustainable economy and preserving human potential. Analytical works of some Ukrainian authors have been studied, in which the current state, obstacles to the realization and prospects of "green energy" in the world have been determined. The purpose of the article is to refute the allegations about the need to immediately stop the introduction of "green technologies", including the construction of solar stations. There are two opposing views on the need for green energy, which have been being discussed around the world for the past few decades. The most popular evidence from both sides on this issue is given, in particular, that the planet can be saved only through the active use of renewable energy sources, and on the other hand, that "green energy" at the current level of human development will cause even more environmental and economic problems. The arguments most often expressed by opponents of the active introduction of "green energy" are highlighted, namely: the high cost of new technologies compared to existing types of generation; the inability of "green energy" to solve the problem of warming on the planet with reference to scientific research on the amount of CO2 emissions from different types of generation as a major factor in warming; danger to the energy systems of all countries of the world due to the instability of energy production by natural factors. Counter-arguments on these issues are provided and evidence of the ability and necessity to use clean technologies is provided. The problem, on which the opinions of both parties coincide, is highlighted - the reluctance of "green" investors to spend money on storage systems, energy storage and stabilization of energy systems due to their high cost, size, insufficient energy consumption and insufficient duration of work. It is noted that the issue of developing the latest energy storage and stabilization systems and their installation at new and existing RES stations needs to be addressed immediately, but is not an obstacle to the further development of green energy.

Dynamics of Thermal Energy Storage in Integrated Energy Systems With On-Site Power Generation

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali A. Jalalzadeh-Azar ◽  
Ren Anderson ◽  
Steven J. Slayzak ◽  
Joseph P. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Availability ◽  
Packed Beds ◽  
Integrated Energy Systems

Integrated energy systems (IES) incorporating on-site power generation provide opportunities for improving reliability in energy supply, maximizing fuel efficiency, and enhancing environmental quality. To fully realize these attributes, optimum design and dynamic performance of integrated systems for a given application have to be pursued. Whether referred to as cogeneration, combined heat and power (CHP) or building cooling, heating, and power (BCHP), integrated energy systems manifest effective energy management aimed at closing spatial and temporal gaps between demand and supply of electrical and thermal energy. This is accomplished by on-site power production and utilization of the resulting thermal energy availability for thermally-driven technologies including desiccant dehumidification, absorption cooling, and space heating. The notion that the demands for thermal and electrical energy are not always congruent and in phase signifies the importance of considering thermal energy storage (TES) for integration. This paper explores the potential impact of implementing TES technology on the overall performance of integrated energy systems from the first- and second-law perspectives. In doing so, the dynamics of packed bed thermal energy storage systems for potential energy recovery from the exhaust gas of microturbines are investigated. Using a validated simulation model, the transient thermal response of these TES systems is examined via parametric analyses that allow variation in the thermal energy availability and physical characteristics of the packed beds. The parasitic electrical energy requirement associated with the pressure losses in the packed beds is included in the performance assessment. The results of this study are indicative of the promising role of TES in integrated energy systems.

scholarly journals Optimal Management of the Energy Flows of Interconnected Residential Users

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucrezia Manservigi ◽  
Mattia Cattozzo ◽  
Pier Ruggero Spina ◽  
Mauro Venturini ◽  
Hilal Bahlawan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Primary Energy Consumption ◽  
Prime Mover ◽  
Operation Strategy ◽  
Electrical Energy Storage

In recent years, residential users have begun to be equipped with micro-CHP (combined heat and power) generation technologies with the aim of decreasing primary energy consumption and reducing environmental impact. In these systems, the prime mover supplies both thermal and electrical energy, and an auxiliary boiler and the national electrical grid are employed as supplementary systems. In this paper, a simulation model, which accounts for component efficiency and energy balance, was developed to replicate the interaction between the users and the energy systems in order to minimize primary energy consumption. The simulation model identified the optimal operation strategy of two residential users by investigating different energy system configurations by means of a dynamic programming algorithm. The reference scenario was compared to three different scenarios by considering independent energy systems, shared thermal and electrical energy storage and also the shared prime mover. Such a comparison allowed the identification of the most suitable energy system configuration and optimized operation strategy. The results demonstrate that the optimized operation strategy smoothes the influence of the size of thermal and electrical energy storage. Moreover, the saving of primary energy consumption can be as high as 5.1%. The analysis of the economic feasibility reveals that the investment cost of the prime mover can be as high as 4000 €/kW.

scholarly journals Power Balance Management of an Autonomous Hybrid Energy System Based on the Dual-Energy Storage

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4690
Author(s):  
Sergey Obukhov ◽  
Ahmed Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamed A. Tolba ◽  
Ali M. El-Rifaie
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Power Balance ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Hybrid Power ◽  
High Penetration

The urgent task of modern energy is to ensure reliable and efficient power supply to consumers, even those located in remote, far end places. A hybrid energy system with renewable energy sources is a promising way to ensure such a process. A characteristic feature of the modes of such systems, especially with high penetration levels of renewable energy sources, is the presence of ripples in the charge–discharge currents of the batteries used as energy storage devices. Batteries operation with such current fluctuations leads to rapid degradation of its characteristics as well as a reduction in its lifetime. Furthermore, it leads to a decrease in the reliability of the power supply system and an increase in the cost of generated electricity. A significant drawback of hybrid systems built according to well-known standard schemes is the inefficient use of the primary renewable energy, which is especially critical for energy systems located geographically in areas with severe climatic conditions. This article proposes a new construction method and an algorithm for controlling the modes of hybrid energy systems based on a dual-circuit energy storage device, which increases their reliability and energy efficiency. The prominent outcomes of operating modes of a hybrid power plant with a high penetration of renewable sources are presented, which proves that the proposed method of construction and the proposed control algorithm provide reliable and efficient control of the power balance of the hybrid power system in all possible operating conditions. In addition, the overall efficiency of the proposed renewable energy system is increased from 28% to 60% compared to standard hybrid power plants.

Multi-Objective Design Optimization for Distributed Energy Systems With Energy Storage: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Heejin Cho ◽  
Hongguang Zhang ◽  
Fubin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Optimal Size ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Distributed Energy System

As a promising approach for sustainable development, the distributed energy system receives increasing attention worldwide and has become a key topic explored by researchers in the areas of building energy systems and smart grid. In line with this research trend, this paper presents a case study of designing an integrated distributed energy system including photovoltaics (PV), combined cooling heating and power (CCHP) and electric and thermal energy storage for commercial buildings (i.e., a hospital and a large hotel). The subsystems are modeled individually and integrated based on a proposed control strategy to meet the electric and thermal energy demand of a building. A multi-objective particle swarm optimization (PSO) is performed to determine the optimal size of each subsystem with objectives to minimize carbon dioxide emissions and payback period. The results demonstrate that the proposed method can be effectively utilized to obtain an optimized design of distributed energy systems that can minimize environmental and economic impacts for different buildings.

scholarly journals Self-Sufficiency and Energy Savings of Renewable Thermal Energy Systems for an Energy-Sharing Community

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4284
Author(s):  
Min-Hwi Kim ◽  
Youngsub An ◽  
Hong-Jin Joo ◽  
Dong-Won Lee ◽  
Jae-Ho Yun
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Ground Source Heat Pumps ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Energy Sharing

Due to increased grid problems caused by renewable energy systems being used to realize zero energy buildings and communities, the importance of energy sharing and self-sufficiency of renewable energy also increased. In this study, the energy performance of an energy-sharing community was investigated to improve its energy efficiency and renewable energy self-sufficiency. For a case study, a smart village was selected via detailed simulation. In this study, the thermal energy for cooling, heating, and domestic hot water was produced by ground source heat pumps, which were integrated with thermal energy storage (TES) with solar energy systems. We observed that the ST system integrated with TES showed higher self-sufficiency with grid interaction than the PV and PVT systems. This was due to the heat pump system being connected to thermal energy storage, which was operated as an energy storage system. Consequently, we also found that the ST system had a lower operating energy, CO2 emissions, and operating costs compared with the PV and PVT systems.

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