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With contribution of the SCCER HaE, the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
released a report on roles and possibilities of storage in future electricity systems.
In four main chapters, an overview on
In four main chapters, an overview on
- Electricity storage technology with an assessment on their availability in 2020 and 2030;
- Services given by storage to the electricity marked (EU perspective);
- The status of modelling and assessing the value of storage; and
- Policy options for future electricity market design to ensure the required flexibility of the electricity system;
Read get full study here.
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Interview with Thomas J. Schmidt on Powernewz.ch
Im Rahmen der Energiestrategie 2050 werden Stromspeicher für die Stabilität des Stromnetzes und für dessen Versorgung künftig eine zentrale Rolle spielen. Dem Kompetenzzentrum SCCER Storage dürfte dabei eine wichtige Rolle zukommen.
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Field trials show that new catalyst material for electrolysers is reliable
Efficient storage technologies are necessary if solar and wind energy is to help satisfy increased energy demands.
One important approach is storage in the form of hydrogen extracted from water using solar or wind energy.
This process takes place in a so-called electrolyser. Thanks to a new material developed by researchers at the
Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and Empa, these devices are likely to become cheaper and more efficient in the future.
The material in question works as a catalyst accelerating the splitting of water molecules: the first step in the
production of hydrogen. Researchers also showed that this new material can be reliably produced in large quantities
and demonstrated its performance capability within a technical electrolysis cell — the main component of an electrolyser.
The results of their research have been published in the current edition of the scientific journal Nature Materials.
Read the full text here.
Text and photos: PSI
Read the full text here.
Text and photos: PSI
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Note as a rule of thump: the language of the description corresponds to the language of the event.
The Swiss Competence Center for Heat and Electricity Storage
The SCCER HaE is dedicated to energy storage research and the first three years were completed successfully and the second funding period till 2020 has begun. It is about time now to report some highlights from the different fields of research of the SCCER.
The energy turnaround, replacing fossil and nuclear by renewable sources, is facilitated if energy storage solutions become available in line with the progress of the transition towards renewable energy sources.
During Phase I (2014-2016) of the SCCER Heat and Electricity Storage a variety of storage technologies were investigated. Among the different research projects, the following examples show extraordinary potential to become relevant within the scope of ES 2050 and therefore selected as highlights of Phase I of the SCCER HaE.
Highlights of Phase I
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ADVANCED ADIABATIC COMPRESSED AIR STORAGE |
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SODIUM ION BATTERY |
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ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY STORAGE IN SWITZERLAND |
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A ranking for storage options, depending on cycle time is given. At a system size of 1 MW, for short (< 1 min) term storage battery systems are most economic and associates with the least greenhouse gas emissions, while for medium term storage (day), battery is still advantageous in terms of cost, but not in terms of green-house gas emissions, Batteries fall behind pumped hydro and adiabatic air storage.
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