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In an environment where grid power may only be available for a few hours a day, or where energy generation is available but either generation or usage isn't constant an energy storage system is required. |
In an environment where grid power may only be available for a few hours a day, or where energy generation is available but either generation or usage isn't constant an energy storage system is required. |
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A desirable storage technology would allow easy top-up and extraction of electricity. The input to the storage system wouldn’t necessarily need to be electrical but does need to be something that is available without considerably destruction systems to be set-up. |
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For example, zinc-air fuel cells offer some interesting advantages over standard batteries, but require a zinc distribution system to be setup in conjunction with the technology. |
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Below is a list of technologies which offer possible solutions; |
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* Car Batteries |
* Car Batteries |
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* Deep Cycle Batteries |
* Deep Cycle Batteries |
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* Compressed Air |
* Compressed Air |
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* Supercapacitors |
* Supercapacitors |
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Revision as of 19:44, 7 January 2008
In an environment where grid power may only be available for a few hours a day, or where energy generation is available but either generation or usage isn't constant an energy storage system is required.
A desirable storage technology would allow easy top-up and extraction of electricity. The input to the storage system wouldn’t necessarily need to be electrical but does need to be something that is available without considerably destruction systems to be set-up.
For example, zinc-air fuel cells offer some interesting advantages over standard batteries, but require a zinc distribution system to be setup in conjunction with the technology.
Below is a list of technologies which offer possible solutions;
- Car Batteries
- Deep Cycle Batteries
- Compressed Air
- Supercapacitors
Advantages and Disadvantages
| Storage Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Car Batteries | Text | Text |
| Deep Cycle Batteries | Text | Text |
| Compressed Air | Text | Text |
| Supercapacitors | Text | Text |
| Technology | Text | Text |