Cyrogenic Energy Storage
Posted: Sat 10 Dec 2016, 02:12:57
I know this is not the silver bullet, but it might work out to be a small part of a diverse approach to energy storage.
The article says that the company building admits it is too small (at 5MW), but it is a trial facility and the idea needs to be scaled up to be worthwhile:
The article says that the company building admits it is too small (at 5MW), but it is a trial facility and the idea needs to be scaled up to be worthwhile:
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37902773The world's largest cold energy storage plant is being commissioned at a site near Manchester.
The cryogenic energy facility stores power from renewables or off-peak generation by chilling air into liquid form.
When the liquid air warms up it expands and can drive a turbine to make electricity.
The 5MW plant near Manchester can power up to 5,000 homes for around three hours.