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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 it would be preferable not to require a distribution system to be implemented. |
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For example, [[Peripherals/Zinc-Air Fuel Cells |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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* Car Batteries |
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Below is a list of technologies which offer possible solutions; |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_battery Car Batteries] |
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* Supercapacitors |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_cycle_battery Deep Cycle Batteries] |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_energy_storage Compressed Air] |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercapacitor Supercapacitors] / [http://www.maxwell.com/ultracapacitors/products/modules/bpak0020-15v.asp Ultracapacitors] |
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* [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-08/rpi-bbs080907.php Nanoengineered Battery] |
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* [http://www.activepower.com/solutions/cleansource-systems/flywheel-technology.html Flywheel Storage] |
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== Advantages and Disadvantages == |
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| Car Batteries || Text || Inefficiencies in getting energy into and back out of the battery (You lose half the energy [http://mb-soft.com/public2/storing.html]) |
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| Lifted objects ([[Electricity_from_gravity_energy_storage]]) || Text || Text |
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| Super/Ultracapacitors || Ability to release quick jolts of electricity and to absorb this energy just as fast || Less energy storage capacity per Kg compaired to Batteries (25 times less [http://www.technologyreview.com/Biztech/18086/]) |
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== Links == |
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* [http://mb-soft.com/public2/storing.html Methods of Storing Energy] |
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* [http://www.securitystockwatch.com/AlternativeEnergy/ Alternative Energy Companies] |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEstor A Company developing an ultracapacitor power system to replace the electrochemical battery] |
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[[Category:Peripherals]] |
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[[Category:Battery & Power]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 1 February 2013
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 it would be preferable not to require a distribution system to be implemented.
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 / Ultracapacitors
- Nanoengineered Battery
- Flywheel Storage
Advantages and Disadvantages
| Storage Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Car Batteries | Text | Inefficiencies in getting energy into and back out of the battery (You lose half the energy [1]) |
| Deep Cycle Batteries | Text | Text |
| Compressed Air | Text | Text |
| Lifted objects (Electricity_from_gravity_energy_storage) | Text | Text |
| Super/Ultracapacitors | Ability to release quick jolts of electricity and to absorb this energy just as fast | Less energy storage capacity per Kg compaired to Batteries (25 times less [2]) |
| Technology | Text | Text |