Advances in energy storage research and development: The 12th International Conference on Energy Storage Innostock 2012

摘要

Energy storage technologies are a strategic and necessary component for the efficient utilization of renewable energy sources and energy conservation [1 ]. There is a great technical potential to substitute for burning fossil fuels by using stored heat that would otherwise be wasted and using renewable generation resources. These energy sources can be used more effectively through the addition of short and long-term energy storage. Thermal and electrical energy storage systems enable greater and more efficient use of these fluctuating energy sources by matching the energy supply with demand. Thermal energy storage can also be used for cooling or heating to reduce or eliminate the demand for electricity, including the most expensive electrical energy that is generated during periods of peak power demand.