Therefore, the uninterrupted supply of energy is one of the greatest needs and challenges of the modern world. In this context, TES technology is positioning itself as a solution to the challenges of energy storage. Currently, the energy supply highly depends on the fossil fuels that make the environment vulnerable inducing pollution in it.
The present Australian per capita power consumption is 6.5 times as high. To summarise, it seems possible for some fortunate countries such as Australia to be able to solve the storage problem within the electricity sector mainly by use of biomass, and on the global scale it could make a considerable contribution.
Energy storage solutions are vital to both areas of research. The main issue with renewable energy is its fleeting nature. When the wind is blowing or the sun is shining, the electricity that is produced must either be used or lost. On the other hand, when it’s cloudy or the wind isn’t blowing, power may not be available to meet demand.
Although the energy transition is in full swing, energy storage challenges remain unmet and technology is advancing more slowly in this field. Where energy generation from renewable sources is growing, energy storage is not keeping pace. But what is the point of generating energy cheaply when we cannot store it for use at peak demand?
Cost considerations are prompting experts to also think of ways to reduce the need for storage. One way to strengthen the grid is building more consistently available forms of renewable energy, such as geothermal technologies that draw energy from the Earth’s heat.
Steps also need to be taken when production falls and demand does not. In order to be the most effective, energy storage solutions should be incorporated into the electrical grid, heating and cooling networks and natural gas systems, according to a recent working paper from the European Commission.
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