Comparative Test of Long-Term Performance of Swiss Energy Storage Containers

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems represent in this perspective a key element to ensure higher robustness in the energy system, allowing short as well as long term storage …

The study examines the need and role of energy storage in Switzerland for the years 2035 and 2050. It considers various types of storage — electricity, heat, and gas/liquid storage — and …

In this study we assess multiple flexibility options for the Swiss energy system in the context of the national energy and climate strategy. Based on an integrated energy …

The results show that, in terms of technology types, the annual publication volume and publication ratio of various energy storage types from high to low are: electrochemical …

The goal of this study was to evaluate the long-term energy and exergy performance of a large-scale seasonal borehole thermal energy storage system fo…

The use of hydrogen as a clean fuel as well as a long-term energy storage option has been rapidly increasing [12]. In the context of the building sector, where achieving …

The global energy transition toward a low-carbon economy is driving increasing penetration of variable energy sources into electricity markets. This unprecedented …

The technology landscape may allow for a diverse range of storage applications based on land availability and duration need, which may be location dependent. These …

Here, a new concrete material (HEATCRETE® vp1) and thermal energy storage system design will be described together with results from long-term performance testing.

Welcome Energy storage is rapidly become more and more relevant due to the increasing renewable energy fraction in the grid, the …

Photovoltaics Our photovoltaic systems laboratory at BFH Burgdorf has been researching PV system technology for 30 years. Photovoltaics (PV) is the most important new …

Control strategies of solar heating systems coupled with seasonal thermal energy storage in self-sufficient buildings. Journal of Energy Storage, 1. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.5872899

The global energy landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources into the electrical power grid. However, …

Based on an integrated energy modelling framework, we explore two long-term scenarios: a Baseline scenario, which assumes the continuation of major existing energy …

Welcome Energy storage is rapidly become more and more relevant due to the increasing renewable energy fraction in the grid, the rise of photovoltaics and the increase in …

The comparative analysis of energy storage technologies reveals a diverse landscape of solutions, each with unique advantages …

We review candidate long duration energy storage technologies that are commercially mature or under commercialization. We then compare their modularity, long-term …

Storage, demand-side management, sector coupling and smart integration of electromobility are key flexibility options for the future Swiss energy system.

Electricity is highly versatile in terms of generation, transformation, transmission and distribution, but its large-scale storage poses significant challenges. One of the main …

However, the integration of renewable energy sources into these systems necessitates innovative and affordable solutions due to their intermittent nature, particularly …

The demonstrated and measured performance of the 2 × 500 kWhth thermal energy storage pilot plant matches fully the predictions from numerical simulations; and the prolonged …