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What is compressed air energy storage (CAES)?

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) systems offer a promising approach to addressing the intermittency of renewable energy sources by utilising excess electrical power to compress air that is stored under high pressure. When energy demand peaks, this stored air is expanded through turbines to generate electricity.

How efficient is compressed air energy storage?

In the energy analysis, the results indicate that with the system integration, the compressed air energy storage subsystem achieves a round-trip efficiency of 84.90 %, while an energy storage density of 15.91 MJ/m 3. Furthermore, the proposed system demonstrates an overall efficiency of 39.98 %.

How much does a compressed air energy storage system cost?

In the economic analysis, the results indicate that the compressed air energy storage subsystem requires an equipment investment cost of 256.45 k$. The dynamic payback period spans 4.20 years, as well as the net present value reaches 340.48 k$, showing that the system integration has a good economic performance.

How much CO2 does a compressed air energy storage system emit?

Besides, the proposed system’s CO 2 emission is 258 kg/GWh. This study provides a new option for enhancing the performance of compressed air energy storage through the system integration.

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