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What is a compressed air energy storage system?

Today’s systems, which are based on the conservation and utilization of pressurized air, are usually recognized as compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems. The practical use of compressed air dates back to around 2000 B.C. when bellows were used to deliver a blast of air for the metal smelting process .

Can pressurized air be used as electrical energy storage?

Ongoing studies focus primarily on the more efficient use of pressurized air as electrical energy storage. In particular, significant efforts are directed into the development of a fuel-free, highly efficient, and scalable CAES electrical storage plant.

How can energy storage systems be hybridized?

In addition, SOFCs, RESs, and CAES can be hybridized through thermal integration to maximize the power output during production, to store energy when demand is low, and to reduce energy prices through renewable generation . Scalability is a key factor in the success and future development of energy storage systems, particularly CAES .

How efficient is a thermochemical energy storage system?

The round-trip efficiency of the system with thermochemical storage exceeded the value of a sensible heat-based system by over 5%, reaching up to 59%. The study presented by Wu et al. describes the thermodynamic analysis of a novel compressed air energy storage system powered by renewables.

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