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Revision as of 13:45, 4 November 2024
Introduction
In order to cope with both high and low load situations, as well as the increasing amount of renewable energy being fed into the grid, the storage of electricity is of great importance. However, the large-scale storage of electricity in the grid is still a major challenge and subject to research and development.
The following technologies and approaches can, or are hoped to, provide a solution to storing electricity and balancing supply and demand in modern electricity grids.
Pump storage hydropower
A pumped storage hydroelectricity system (PSH) consists of two water reservoirs at different elevations. Low-cost surplus electric power is typically used to pump water into the upper reservoir. During periods of high electricity demand, the stored water is released through turbines to generate electricity.[1][2]
Hydrogen
Batteries
Virtual Power Plants
Further Information
Grid Portal on energypedia
References
- ↑ Pumped-storage hydroelectricity. Wikipedia; accessed in November 2024
- ↑ Power grid in a changing world; accessed in November 2024
