Renewable energy derived from solar or wind does not arrive at a constant rate. Energy storage can smooth the output to make renewable generators easier to deploy onto the grid in large numbers. Ecoult explains the exact procedure in this deck.
1) The document discusses the large potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) power in "sunbelt" countries, which represent 75% of the world's population and 39% of global electricity demand.
2) Electricity consumption in these countries is projected to grow 150% in the next 20 years, and PV is projected to become cost-competitive with peak generation by 2020 and most generation technologies by 2030.
3) Depending on the scenario, PV potential in sunbelt countries could range from 60-250 gigawatts by 2020 and 260-1,100 gigawatts by 2030, representing a significant portion of projected global PV capacity.
BrillPower is developing new battery technology to revolutionize energy storage. Their technology aims to provide smarter control for longer battery lifetime (up to 60% longer), lower costs, and higher performance compared to conventional batteries. Prototype testing showed their technology extended battery capacity by 46% over more cycles compared to conventional batteries. Their business model involves licensing their battery management system technology to battery makers and electric vehicle companies. The global energy storage market is estimated to reach $23.1 billion by 2026, presenting a major opportunity for BrillPower's technology to reduce battery waste and CO2 emissions.
The company has developed a graphene-type carbon material called C-Hemp carbon derived from hemp that shows superior performance compared to commercial carbon materials used in ultracapacitors. Testing indicates C-Hemp carbon can provide over 30% more energy and a 32% cost reduction per ultracapacitor cell. The company is seeking capital to further develop C-Hemp carbon and scale up production to commercialize their high performance, low cost graphene alternative for the energy storage market.
The document discusses improving battery performance through combining technologies. It outlines the need for energy storage and harvesting in various applications. The most important metrics for energy storage are discussed as cost, safety, power/efficiency and energy. Challenges for batteries include low charge/discharge rates, safety concerns, short lifetimes and temperature intolerance. The document proposes combining batteries with ultracapacitors or developing hybrid systems to provide both high energy and power. Yunasko's approach of developing lithium-ion capacitors provides high power, energy, safety and temperature performance. Test results confirmed the effectiveness of their parallel hybrid solution.
This document summarizes a presentation on increasing the energy, power, and efficiency of ultracapacitors. It describes the need for energy storage and harvesting applications without batteries. It also discusses challenges with batteries and opportunities for ultracapacitors. The presentation explores approaches to reducing ultracapacitor inner resistance and increasing energy density through hybrid electrode designs.
This document outlines the benefits and operation of tidal lagoon power stations. It notes that 6 tidal lagoons could generate 30 TWh of electricity annually, equivalent to 8% of UK electricity needs or powering 30% of UK homes. Tidal lagoons use large barriers with turbines that generate power on both the incoming and outgoing tides, taking advantage of tidal head differences. The first proposed tidal lagoon project is for Swansea Bay, which could power 155,000 homes and have a 120-year design life. An analysis found that a fleet of 6 UK tidal lagoons could contribute over £27 billion to GDP during construction and support over 35,000 jobs on average.
The document describes Tri-Brid Energy's mobile wind power unit prototype from 2007. It includes a 10kW Air-Brid wind turbine, tower/platform mounted on a trailer, an inverter, batteries, and other electrical components. The long-term goal is to provide these mobile backup power units to schools, businesses, farms, and city buildings. Diagrams show the electrical layout and specifications for the 10kW turbine, which has undergone fluid dynamic and multi-year testing. The units use certified components from SMA for an integrated wind/solar power solution.
Benefits in moving the intra-array voltage from 33 kV to 66 kV AC for large o...Torben Haagh
What are the benefits in moving from 33 kV to 66 kV? Carbon Trust's and Atkins's view
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms.
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms.
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms. Read the paper here:
http://bit.ly/AtkinsWhitepaper
1) The document discusses the large potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) power in "sunbelt" countries, which represent 75% of the world's population and 39% of global electricity demand.
2) Electricity consumption in these countries is projected to grow 150% in the next 20 years, and PV is projected to become cost-competitive with peak generation by 2020 and most generation technologies by 2030.
3) Depending on the scenario, PV potential in sunbelt countries could range from 60-250 gigawatts by 2020 and 260-1,100 gigawatts by 2030, representing a significant portion of projected global PV capacity.
BrillPower is developing new battery technology to revolutionize energy storage. Their technology aims to provide smarter control for longer battery lifetime (up to 60% longer), lower costs, and higher performance compared to conventional batteries. Prototype testing showed their technology extended battery capacity by 46% over more cycles compared to conventional batteries. Their business model involves licensing their battery management system technology to battery makers and electric vehicle companies. The global energy storage market is estimated to reach $23.1 billion by 2026, presenting a major opportunity for BrillPower's technology to reduce battery waste and CO2 emissions.
The company has developed a graphene-type carbon material called C-Hemp carbon derived from hemp that shows superior performance compared to commercial carbon materials used in ultracapacitors. Testing indicates C-Hemp carbon can provide over 30% more energy and a 32% cost reduction per ultracapacitor cell. The company is seeking capital to further develop C-Hemp carbon and scale up production to commercialize their high performance, low cost graphene alternative for the energy storage market.
The document discusses improving battery performance through combining technologies. It outlines the need for energy storage and harvesting in various applications. The most important metrics for energy storage are discussed as cost, safety, power/efficiency and energy. Challenges for batteries include low charge/discharge rates, safety concerns, short lifetimes and temperature intolerance. The document proposes combining batteries with ultracapacitors or developing hybrid systems to provide both high energy and power. Yunasko's approach of developing lithium-ion capacitors provides high power, energy, safety and temperature performance. Test results confirmed the effectiveness of their parallel hybrid solution.
This document summarizes a presentation on increasing the energy, power, and efficiency of ultracapacitors. It describes the need for energy storage and harvesting applications without batteries. It also discusses challenges with batteries and opportunities for ultracapacitors. The presentation explores approaches to reducing ultracapacitor inner resistance and increasing energy density through hybrid electrode designs.
This document outlines the benefits and operation of tidal lagoon power stations. It notes that 6 tidal lagoons could generate 30 TWh of electricity annually, equivalent to 8% of UK electricity needs or powering 30% of UK homes. Tidal lagoons use large barriers with turbines that generate power on both the incoming and outgoing tides, taking advantage of tidal head differences. The first proposed tidal lagoon project is for Swansea Bay, which could power 155,000 homes and have a 120-year design life. An analysis found that a fleet of 6 UK tidal lagoons could contribute over £27 billion to GDP during construction and support over 35,000 jobs on average.
The document describes Tri-Brid Energy's mobile wind power unit prototype from 2007. It includes a 10kW Air-Brid wind turbine, tower/platform mounted on a trailer, an inverter, batteries, and other electrical components. The long-term goal is to provide these mobile backup power units to schools, businesses, farms, and city buildings. Diagrams show the electrical layout and specifications for the 10kW turbine, which has undergone fluid dynamic and multi-year testing. The units use certified components from SMA for an integrated wind/solar power solution.
Benefits in moving the intra-array voltage from 33 kV to 66 kV AC for large o...Torben Haagh
What are the benefits in moving from 33 kV to 66 kV? Carbon Trust's and Atkins's view
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms.
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms.
Carbon Trust in collaboration with Atkins plc worked on a paper that highlights the potential for higher voltage inter-array systems to deliver significant cost benefits and higher yields to the design of future offshore wind farms. Read the paper here:
http://bit.ly/AtkinsWhitepaper
This document summarizes the installation of an energy conservation turbine (ECT) at a textile plant in India to recover energy from steam throttling. The 360 kW ECT was installed in July 2015 at Durga Polyester to generate power from steam exiting at 3.5 bar(g) after entering at 11.5 bar(g). It generates over 2.85 million kWh annually, saving $190,000 per year with a payback period of less than 2 years. The ECT improves process efficiency while reducing carbon footprint and energy costs.
LG CNS has succeeded on decreasing the power demand growth and it has been proven by conducting FR(Frequency Regulation) ESS project of Korean National Power Management company, KEPCO.
Vadim Utkin, CEO of Yunasko, presented on ultracapacitors and hybrid energy storage devices for aerospace applications. Ultracapacitors provide fast charge/discharge, high efficiency, and safety compared to batteries. Yunasko has developed ultracapacitor and lithium-ion capacitor technologies that provide both high power and energy density to bridge the gap between batteries and ultracapacitors. Independent tests show Yunasko's devices have 2-5 times higher power density and energy retention compared to competitors. Yunasko seeks partnerships for product sales channels, applications of its technologies, licensing opportunities, and joint development projects.
Playing Well with Others - Market for Storage HybridsJill Kirkpatrick
With 93% of H1 2018 installations in the U.S. being paired solar, hybrid systems are increasingly emerging into the midstream of the energy storage industry. Potential operational benefits and revenue streams are clearly outpacing existing regulations. This research presentation will explore the potential value of hybrid systems and the policies needed to incentivize them, such as Clean Peak standards, and will be followed by a 2-minute Q&A.
This document discusses the supply, commissioning, and testing of a 3000 kW turbine for a concentrated solar power plant owned by Atria Power Corporation. The turbine runs on solar energy and generates 3000 kW of power at 415 V and 50 Hz to feed into the local grid. It is an extraction-cum-condensing turbine with a turbine inlet pressure of 34 bar(g) and temperature of 350 degrees C. Using the turbine is expected to generate annual savings of $1.8 million and pay for itself within one year, while also providing environmental benefits like reduced carbon emissions.
Science Vale UK energy event renewable energy technology - solarScience Vale UK
The Energy of Science Vale UK - 26 May 2011. Solar Renewable Energy Technology presentation by Nicholas Harrison (Imperial College, London). More details at www.sciencevale.com
Vision for a Renewable Scotland:Are We All Better Together? | Iain Staffellicarb
The document discusses the potential impacts of splitting electricity markets between Scotland and England & Wales. It notes that by 2020 there could be 10 GW of wind capacity in Scotland and 13 GW in England & Wales. Splitting the markets could lead to lower and more volatile wholesale prices in Scotland, reducing incentives for further capacity development. However, residential electricity prices in Scotland could be around 10% lower than if the markets remained unified. The document also briefly outlines growth in other renewable technologies like solar and marine power through 2030.
This document discusses the installation of a 425 kW energy conservation turbine (ECT) at the captive power plant of Ballarpur Industries Limited, one of the largest paper producers in the region. The ECT was installed in parallel with the pressure reducing valve upstream of the deaerator to generate power from steam throttling. Over its expected 15 year lifetime, the ECT is projected to save $3.4 million in capital costs with a payback period of less than 2 years, while also improving process efficiency and reducing the plant's carbon footprint and energy consumption.
The document discusses several proposals and technologies for transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030 or 2050 including:
1) Al Gore calls for 100% clean electricity and independence from foreign oil within ten years. Mark Jacobson proposes transitioning the world to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030 through wind, solar and other renewable installations.
2) Concentrating solar thermal power is discussed as a key technology, including past and existing solar thermal plants in Spain and the US that provide baseload power through thermal energy storage.
3) The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan outlines proposals to supply all of Australia's energy by 2020 through distributed solar thermal and wind farms connected by a national renewable grid.
This document summarizes information about big and small nuclear reactors. It discusses two big reactors, JET and ITER, noting their participants, energy production, and dates. It then discusses three small reactor designs: the Toshiba 4S reactor, the Hyperion reactor, and the Thorium reactor (SSTAR), providing details on their designers, operating lives, outputs, advantages, and applications. It notes that small reactors have advantages but also challenges related to costs.
The document proposes a plan to transition Australia to 100% renewable energy within 10 years. It outlines how solar thermal power and wind could supply 100% of Australia's stationary energy needs by 2020 through a national smart grid system. The plan estimates renewable energy costs would be lower than fossil fuels and includes feasibility analyses showing the technical and economic viability of the transition.
This document discusses a waste heat recovery turbine project at a 200 MW diesel engine power plant in Chennai, India. The plant recovers heat from engine exhaust using a heat recovery steam generator and steam turbine to generate 600 kW of additional power. Installed in 2011, the turbine saves $300,000 per year in energy costs and will save $4.5 million over its 15-year lifetime. The project has an payback period of less than 2 years and provides environmental benefits like reduced carbon emissions.
Yunasko produces ultracapacitors and hybrid energy storage devices with the following advantages:
1) High power density and efficiency, long cycle life, and safe operation.
2) Power output, efficiency and energy are 3 times higher than competitors.
3) Customers include automotive, welding, aerospace and military.
Gravitricity is developing a gravity-based energy storage system using disused mine shafts. The system can provide rapid, durable, and low-cost grid-scale energy storage to support the global transition to renewable energy. Gravitricity is raising £500,000 to fund a 250kW demonstration project and expand their team to develop a 4MW prototype. They are seeking this seed funding from angel investors and strategic partners to unlock £650,000 in UK government innovation funding and advance their gravity-based storage technology.
This patent application proposes using tidal motion to drive wind turbines to generate electricity. It also suggests this tidal-driven turbine technology could be used to power seawater electrolysis, food production, and experiments with cold fusion for power generation.
DC-Coupled Solar Plus Storage: Results from the FieldNicole Green
This document discusses battery energy storage systems that are coupled to photovoltaic (PV) farms. It compares AC-coupled and DC-coupled configurations and describes a specific DC-coupled project in Mount Holly, North Carolina. DC-coupled systems allow captured of more solar energy, including energy lost to "clipping" when the PV system produces more power than the inverter can handle. Financial analyses show DC-coupled systems in Massachusetts could achieve higher revenues from captured clipping energy and have a return on investment under 6 years.
Reference - Peak Management for Large FactoryGyuhak Choi
LG CNS has implemented a management control system of Peak usage point in the massive production line where it uses a huge amount of power. LG Chemistry's factory in Iksan, Korea, is a case where the world's largest behind-the-meter LiB ESS is applied.
The document presents a comparison of parameter estimation methods for modelling monofacial and bifacial solar modules. It describes analytic models of photovoltaic cells, including ideal, single-diode, two-diode and thin-film models. It also discusses parameter estimation methods like experimental I-V curve fitting, coupled nonlinear equations and decoupled equations. Preliminary results show the Handling and Modified Newton-Raphson methods estimate bifacial and monofacial module parameters more accurately than Villalva and datasheet-based methods based on comparisons to experimental measurements.
Battery Storage Can Work in Every Level from Large to Small Companies to SMEsEMEX
Batteries could be set to revolutionise the way we use the grid. The commercial sector only represents around 30% of electricity used. Is the secret to balancing the grid in the domestic sector?
Energy Storage: Solid State Electrolyte Novelty from Biomass & Alkali - Ion D...Francois Stepman
18th October 2018. Brussels Sustainable Innovation Brokerage Event
The SusChem 2017 Brokerage event was a unique opportunity for industry, academia, SMEs and other actors to get ready to develop consortia and submit funding proposals targeting the H2020 calls.
Ecoult - Energy Storage Introduction to Energy StorageEcoult123
Ecoult delivers kW to MW scale energy storage solutions to assist with grid optimization, off-grid support for diesel efficiency and renewable energy integration. In this deck Ecoult gives the uninitiated and introduction into the world of energy storage.
The document summarizes research on developing large format aqueous electrolyte polyionic battery technology for low-cost, multi-hour stationary energy storage. Key points include:
- The technology uses an aqueous hybrid ion chemistry with a manganese oxide cathode and carbon composite anode in a sodium sulfate electrolyte.
- It achieves high cycle life, low cost, safety and sustainability through using abundant, nontoxic materials and a simple manufacturing process.
- Testing shows the technology delivers over 100 Wh/kg energy density, over 3000 cycles, and remains stable during deep cycling and partial state of charge conditions.
This document summarizes the installation of an energy conservation turbine (ECT) at a textile plant in India to recover energy from steam throttling. The 360 kW ECT was installed in July 2015 at Durga Polyester to generate power from steam exiting at 3.5 bar(g) after entering at 11.5 bar(g). It generates over 2.85 million kWh annually, saving $190,000 per year with a payback period of less than 2 years. The ECT improves process efficiency while reducing carbon footprint and energy costs.
LG CNS has succeeded on decreasing the power demand growth and it has been proven by conducting FR(Frequency Regulation) ESS project of Korean National Power Management company, KEPCO.
Vadim Utkin, CEO of Yunasko, presented on ultracapacitors and hybrid energy storage devices for aerospace applications. Ultracapacitors provide fast charge/discharge, high efficiency, and safety compared to batteries. Yunasko has developed ultracapacitor and lithium-ion capacitor technologies that provide both high power and energy density to bridge the gap between batteries and ultracapacitors. Independent tests show Yunasko's devices have 2-5 times higher power density and energy retention compared to competitors. Yunasko seeks partnerships for product sales channels, applications of its technologies, licensing opportunities, and joint development projects.
Playing Well with Others - Market for Storage HybridsJill Kirkpatrick
With 93% of H1 2018 installations in the U.S. being paired solar, hybrid systems are increasingly emerging into the midstream of the energy storage industry. Potential operational benefits and revenue streams are clearly outpacing existing regulations. This research presentation will explore the potential value of hybrid systems and the policies needed to incentivize them, such as Clean Peak standards, and will be followed by a 2-minute Q&A.
This document discusses the supply, commissioning, and testing of a 3000 kW turbine for a concentrated solar power plant owned by Atria Power Corporation. The turbine runs on solar energy and generates 3000 kW of power at 415 V and 50 Hz to feed into the local grid. It is an extraction-cum-condensing turbine with a turbine inlet pressure of 34 bar(g) and temperature of 350 degrees C. Using the turbine is expected to generate annual savings of $1.8 million and pay for itself within one year, while also providing environmental benefits like reduced carbon emissions.
Science Vale UK energy event renewable energy technology - solarScience Vale UK
The Energy of Science Vale UK - 26 May 2011. Solar Renewable Energy Technology presentation by Nicholas Harrison (Imperial College, London). More details at www.sciencevale.com
Vision for a Renewable Scotland:Are We All Better Together? | Iain Staffellicarb
The document discusses the potential impacts of splitting electricity markets between Scotland and England & Wales. It notes that by 2020 there could be 10 GW of wind capacity in Scotland and 13 GW in England & Wales. Splitting the markets could lead to lower and more volatile wholesale prices in Scotland, reducing incentives for further capacity development. However, residential electricity prices in Scotland could be around 10% lower than if the markets remained unified. The document also briefly outlines growth in other renewable technologies like solar and marine power through 2030.
This document discusses the installation of a 425 kW energy conservation turbine (ECT) at the captive power plant of Ballarpur Industries Limited, one of the largest paper producers in the region. The ECT was installed in parallel with the pressure reducing valve upstream of the deaerator to generate power from steam throttling. Over its expected 15 year lifetime, the ECT is projected to save $3.4 million in capital costs with a payback period of less than 2 years, while also improving process efficiency and reducing the plant's carbon footprint and energy consumption.
The document discusses several proposals and technologies for transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030 or 2050 including:
1) Al Gore calls for 100% clean electricity and independence from foreign oil within ten years. Mark Jacobson proposes transitioning the world to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030 through wind, solar and other renewable installations.
2) Concentrating solar thermal power is discussed as a key technology, including past and existing solar thermal plants in Spain and the US that provide baseload power through thermal energy storage.
3) The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 plan outlines proposals to supply all of Australia's energy by 2020 through distributed solar thermal and wind farms connected by a national renewable grid.
This document summarizes information about big and small nuclear reactors. It discusses two big reactors, JET and ITER, noting their participants, energy production, and dates. It then discusses three small reactor designs: the Toshiba 4S reactor, the Hyperion reactor, and the Thorium reactor (SSTAR), providing details on their designers, operating lives, outputs, advantages, and applications. It notes that small reactors have advantages but also challenges related to costs.
The document proposes a plan to transition Australia to 100% renewable energy within 10 years. It outlines how solar thermal power and wind could supply 100% of Australia's stationary energy needs by 2020 through a national smart grid system. The plan estimates renewable energy costs would be lower than fossil fuels and includes feasibility analyses showing the technical and economic viability of the transition.
This document discusses a waste heat recovery turbine project at a 200 MW diesel engine power plant in Chennai, India. The plant recovers heat from engine exhaust using a heat recovery steam generator and steam turbine to generate 600 kW of additional power. Installed in 2011, the turbine saves $300,000 per year in energy costs and will save $4.5 million over its 15-year lifetime. The project has an payback period of less than 2 years and provides environmental benefits like reduced carbon emissions.
Yunasko produces ultracapacitors and hybrid energy storage devices with the following advantages:
1) High power density and efficiency, long cycle life, and safe operation.
2) Power output, efficiency and energy are 3 times higher than competitors.
3) Customers include automotive, welding, aerospace and military.
Gravitricity is developing a gravity-based energy storage system using disused mine shafts. The system can provide rapid, durable, and low-cost grid-scale energy storage to support the global transition to renewable energy. Gravitricity is raising £500,000 to fund a 250kW demonstration project and expand their team to develop a 4MW prototype. They are seeking this seed funding from angel investors and strategic partners to unlock £650,000 in UK government innovation funding and advance their gravity-based storage technology.
This patent application proposes using tidal motion to drive wind turbines to generate electricity. It also suggests this tidal-driven turbine technology could be used to power seawater electrolysis, food production, and experiments with cold fusion for power generation.
DC-Coupled Solar Plus Storage: Results from the FieldNicole Green
This document discusses battery energy storage systems that are coupled to photovoltaic (PV) farms. It compares AC-coupled and DC-coupled configurations and describes a specific DC-coupled project in Mount Holly, North Carolina. DC-coupled systems allow captured of more solar energy, including energy lost to "clipping" when the PV system produces more power than the inverter can handle. Financial analyses show DC-coupled systems in Massachusetts could achieve higher revenues from captured clipping energy and have a return on investment under 6 years.
Reference - Peak Management for Large FactoryGyuhak Choi
LG CNS has implemented a management control system of Peak usage point in the massive production line where it uses a huge amount of power. LG Chemistry's factory in Iksan, Korea, is a case where the world's largest behind-the-meter LiB ESS is applied.
The document presents a comparison of parameter estimation methods for modelling monofacial and bifacial solar modules. It describes analytic models of photovoltaic cells, including ideal, single-diode, two-diode and thin-film models. It also discusses parameter estimation methods like experimental I-V curve fitting, coupled nonlinear equations and decoupled equations. Preliminary results show the Handling and Modified Newton-Raphson methods estimate bifacial and monofacial module parameters more accurately than Villalva and datasheet-based methods based on comparisons to experimental measurements.
Battery Storage Can Work in Every Level from Large to Small Companies to SMEsEMEX
Batteries could be set to revolutionise the way we use the grid. The commercial sector only represents around 30% of electricity used. Is the secret to balancing the grid in the domestic sector?
Energy Storage: Solid State Electrolyte Novelty from Biomass & Alkali - Ion D...Francois Stepman
18th October 2018. Brussels Sustainable Innovation Brokerage Event
The SusChem 2017 Brokerage event was a unique opportunity for industry, academia, SMEs and other actors to get ready to develop consortia and submit funding proposals targeting the H2020 calls.
Ecoult - Energy Storage Introduction to Energy StorageEcoult123
Ecoult delivers kW to MW scale energy storage solutions to assist with grid optimization, off-grid support for diesel efficiency and renewable energy integration. In this deck Ecoult gives the uninitiated and introduction into the world of energy storage.
The document summarizes research on developing large format aqueous electrolyte polyionic battery technology for low-cost, multi-hour stationary energy storage. Key points include:
- The technology uses an aqueous hybrid ion chemistry with a manganese oxide cathode and carbon composite anode in a sodium sulfate electrolyte.
- It achieves high cycle life, low cost, safety and sustainability through using abundant, nontoxic materials and a simple manufacturing process.
- Testing shows the technology delivers over 100 Wh/kg energy density, over 3000 cycles, and remains stable during deep cycling and partial state of charge conditions.
(Received from CECRI; CSIR-Council of Scientific & Industrial Research; SERC-Structural Engineering Research Centre; CECRI-Central Electrochemical Research Institute)
Decarbonising Australia’s Electricity Supply: The role for Small Modular Reac...Ben Heard
I delivered this presentation to the Australian Frontiers in Science conference in late 2012. This presentation makes the case for the important role of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in the decarbonisation of Australia electricity
Ecoult Energy Storage - Integrating Renewables into the GridEcoult123
This document discusses Ecoult's UltraBattery technology for managing variability in renewable energy sources using large-scale energy storage. The UltraBattery combines lead-acid battery and ultracapacitor technologies. It has applications that include smoothing fluctuations from wind and solar power, shifting solar energy to meet evening demand, and providing grid services like frequency regulation. Ecoult offers complete energy storage systems and a lifecycle management program called UBer that supports project development, installation, operation and maintenance.
Hydropower harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. Water is diverted from a river or reservoir through a penstock to spin turbines, which turn generators to produce electricity. Advanced turbine designs aim to minimize environmental impacts like fish injury and mortality. The DOE is funding projects to develop more fish-friendly turbine concepts and test designs that use gradual pressure reduction and minimize contact with blades to reduce stress on fish passing through turbines.
This document discusses the growing global market for battery storage technologies to support renewable energy integration and grid-connected applications. It notes that battery storage capacity is projected to reach 240 GW globally by 2030. The document then analyzes barriers to widespread adoption, including initial cost, performance validation, safety, and accessing multiple revenue streams. It profiles different battery chemistries and their suitability for various applications. Analysis shows that PLMTM advanced lead-acid batteries and Tesla batteries can deliver multiple services at the lowest cost over 10 years. The document promotes PLMTM as a safe, proven technology that offers competitive cost and flexible configurations to support widespread deployment of energy storage.
Pressure buffering hydropower introduction, Bogorodsky Power Co.Andrew Bogorodsky
The document describes a new type of hydropower plant called pressure buffering hydropower. It utilizes buoys in the ocean that are pushed up and down by wave motion, which pumps water through pipes to a storage reservoir located above the buoys. The pressurized water is then released through turbines to generate electricity. This design aims to provide stable renewable energy production while being scalable and able to operate without electricity in seawater. The document outlines the market opportunity and competitive advantages of this technology over other renewable energy sources.
Repurposing of west virginia strip mines for sustainablemabartl
This document discusses potential options for repurposing a former strip mine in West Virginia called Hobet Mine for sustainable energy production. Three main solutions are analyzed: hydroelectric, solar, and wind turbines. For the hydroelectric solution, constructing an upper and lower reservoir with a 300 foot elevation difference could generate 438 MW at an estimated cost of $480 million. A solar farm occupying 2400 acres of the site could generate 150 MW at an estimated capital cost of $166 million. Wind turbines placed on 1800 acres could generate 132GW through 24 turbines, but at a high estimated cost of $234.9 million. Based on metrics analyzing energy output, cost per kW, environmental impact, and social factors, hydroelectric production was determined
This document discusses technologies for achieving perpetual mobility and sustainment on water using solar and wind power. It summarizes recent developments in solar photovoltaic and concentrated photovoltaic technologies that have increased efficiency. Concentrated photovoltaics in particular allow for a reduction in the size of solar panels needed while maintaining or increasing power output. The document also proposes using these solar technologies together with battery storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and small wind turbines to create systems capable of powering vessels indefinitely without fossil fuels.
This document discusses technologies for powering vessels using renewable energy sources like solar and wind. It summarizes recent solar-powered circumnavigations and the advantages of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) for generating electricity from solar power. CPV could allow for a 70% reduction in the size of solar panels needed. The document also discusses using solar power to produce hydrogen fuel for fuel cells, vertical axis wind turbines, towing kites to reduce fuel usage, and new DC electric motor and micro-grid technologies. It proposes a prototype hybrid solar/wind power system for a 80' x 20' vessel to demonstrate these technologies.
The document discusses a new report by researchers at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in the UK. The CAT has a history of pointing towards a sustainable energy future for Britain. Their new report, called "Zero Carbon Britain 2030", describes in detail how the UK could transition to a zero carbon society as early as 2030. The report models how the UK could achieve this transition through steps like rationalizing energy demand, implementing low/zero carbon supply systems, and employing net-negative carbon processes.
IMPROVING COST AND SAFETY IN EV BATTERY MANUFACTURING VALUE CHAINDesignTeam8
OnTo Technology provides patented recycling technologies for lithium-ion batteries, including Cathode-Healing which directly recycles cathode material while maintaining its structure and performance. Current battery recycling is costly due to transportation of hazardous materials and produces low quality materials. OnTo's processes improve safety, reduce costs, and allow recycled materials to be used in new battery manufacturing at a large scale.
HOW DRY ELECTRODE COATING CAN CHANGE GIGAFACTORIESiQHub
LiCAP Technologies offers dry electrode coating solutions that reduce battery manufacturing costs and improve performance. Their patented Activated Dry Electrode process eliminates toxic solvents and energy-intensive drying, reducing capital and operating expenses by 20-30% compared to wet electrode methods. It also increases energy density, power density, and sustainability by lowering carbon emissions by 70% and energy usage by 70%. LiCAP aims to empower the battery industry through licensing their technologies, manufacturing premium dry electrodes, and providing turnkey dry electrode production systems.
El 16 de marzo de 2016 visitó la Fundación Ramón Areces el físico Chris Llewellyn Smith, ex director del CERN, profesor de la Universidad de Oxford y presidente del Consejo de SESAME. Tituló su conferencia: '¿Serán las necesidades energéticas del futuro compatibles con la sostenibilidad?'. Esta actividad formó parte del ciclo organizado por la Fundación Ramón Areces en colaboración con la Real Sociedad Española de Física.
The document discusses various topics related to energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions including:
1) It provides an overview of PCRA's role in promoting energy efficiency and conservation solutions across different sectors in India.
2) It discusses the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and India's dependence on fossil fuel imports through greater adoption of energy efficiency practices and use of renewable energy.
3) It summarizes international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and mechanisms like the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.
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The Rapid growth of technology and infrastructure has made our lives easier. The
advent of technology has also increased the traffic hazards and the road accidents take place
frequently which causes huge loss of life and property because of the poor emergency facilities.
Many lives could have been saved if emergency service could get accident information and
reach in time. Our project will provide an optimum solution to this draw back. A piezo electric
sensor can be used as a crash or rollover detector of the vehicle during and after a crash. With
signals from a piezo electric sensor, a severe accident can be recognized. According to this
project when a vehicle meets with an accident immediately piezo electric sensor will detect the
signal or if a car rolls over. Then with the help of GSM module and GPS module, the location
will be sent to the emergency contact. Then after conforming the location necessary action will
be taken. If the person meets with a small accident or if there is no serious threat to anyone’s
life, then the alert message can be terminated by the driver by a switch provided in order to
avoid wasting the valuable time of the medical rescue team.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
Tools & Techniques for Commissioning and Maintaining PV Systems W-Animations ...Transcat
Join us for this solutions-based webinar on the tools and techniques for commissioning and maintaining PV Systems. In this session, we'll review the process of building and maintaining a solar array, starting with installation and commissioning, then reviewing operations and maintenance of the system. This course will review insulation resistance testing, I-V curve testing, earth-bond continuity, ground resistance testing, performance tests, visual inspections, ground and arc fault testing procedures, and power quality analysis.
Fluke Solar Application Specialist Will White is presenting on this engaging topic:
Will has worked in the renewable energy industry since 2005, first as an installer for a small east coast solar integrator before adding sales, design, and project management to his skillset. In 2022, Will joined Fluke as a solar application specialist, where he supports their renewable energy testing equipment like IV-curve tracers, electrical meters, and thermal imaging cameras. Experienced in wind power, solar thermal, energy storage, and all scales of PV, Will has primarily focused on residential and small commercial systems. He is passionate about implementing high-quality, code-compliant installation techniques.
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
Supermarket Management System Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
Supermarket management is a stand-alone J2EE using Eclipse Juno program.
This project contains all the necessary required information about maintaining
the supermarket billing system.
The core idea of this project to minimize the paper work and centralize the
data. Here all the communication is taken in secure manner. That is, in this
application the information will be stored in client itself. For further security the
data base is stored in the back-end oracle and so no intruders can access it.
Discover the latest insights on Data Driven Maintenance with our comprehensive webinar presentation. Learn about traditional maintenance challenges, the right approach to utilizing data, and the benefits of adopting a Data Driven Maintenance strategy. Explore real-world examples, industry best practices, and innovative solutions like FMECA and the D3M model. This presentation, led by expert Jules Oudmans, is essential for asset owners looking to optimize their maintenance processes and leverage digital technologies for improved efficiency and performance. Download now to stay ahead in the evolving maintenance landscape.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Software Testing + Agile Method...Prakhyath Rai
Software Testing: A Strategic Approach to Software Testing, Strategic Issues, Test Strategies for Conventional Software, Test Strategies for Object -Oriented Software, Validation Testing, System Testing, The Art of Debugging.
Agile Methodology: Before Agile – Waterfall, Agile Development.
Prediction of Electrical Energy Efficiency Using Information on Consumer's Ac...PriyankaKilaniya
Energy efficiency has been important since the latter part of the last century. The main object of this survey is to determine the energy efficiency knowledge among consumers. Two separate districts in Bangladesh are selected to conduct the survey on households and showrooms about the energy and seller also. The survey uses the data to find some regression equations from which it is easy to predict energy efficiency knowledge. The data is analyzed and calculated based on five important criteria. The initial target was to find some factors that help predict a person's energy efficiency knowledge. From the survey, it is found that the energy efficiency awareness among the people of our country is very low. Relationships between household energy use behaviors are estimated using a unique dataset of about 40 households and 20 showrooms in Bangladesh's Chapainawabganj and Bagerhat districts. Knowledge of energy consumption and energy efficiency technology options is found to be associated with household use of energy conservation practices. Household characteristics also influence household energy use behavior. Younger household cohorts are more likely to adopt energy-efficient technologies and energy conservation practices and place primary importance on energy saving for environmental reasons. Education also influences attitudes toward energy conservation in Bangladesh. Low-education households indicate they primarily save electricity for the environment while high-education households indicate they are motivated by environmental concerns.
Open Channel Flow: fluid flow with a free surfaceIndrajeet sahu
Open Channel Flow: This topic focuses on fluid flow with a free surface, such as in rivers, canals, and drainage ditches. Key concepts include the classification of flow types (steady vs. unsteady, uniform vs. non-uniform), hydraulic radius, flow resistance, Manning's equation, critical flow conditions, and energy and momentum principles. It also covers flow measurement techniques, gradually varied flow analysis, and the design of open channels. Understanding these principles is vital for effective water resource management and engineering applications.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Introduction, Modeling Concepts...Prakhyath Rai
Introduction, Modeling Concepts and Class Modeling: What is Object orientation? What is OO development? OO Themes; Evidence for usefulness of OO development; OO modeling history. Modeling
as Design technique: Modeling, abstraction, The Three models. Class Modeling: Object and Class Concept, Link and associations concepts, Generalization and Inheritance, A sample class model, Navigation of class models, and UML diagrams
Building the Analysis Models: Requirement Analysis, Analysis Model Approaches, Data modeling Concepts, Object Oriented Analysis, Scenario-Based Modeling, Flow-Oriented Modeling, class Based Modeling, Creating a Behavioral Model.
Use PyCharm for remote debugging of WSL on a Windo cf5c162d672e4e58b4dde5d797...shadow0702a
This document serves as a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to effectively use PyCharm for remote debugging of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on a local Windows machine. It meticulously outlines several critical steps in the process, starting with the crucial task of enabling permissions, followed by the installation and configuration of WSL.
The guide then proceeds to explain how to set up the SSH service within the WSL environment, an integral part of the process. Alongside this, it also provides detailed instructions on how to modify the inbound rules of the Windows firewall to facilitate the process, ensuring that there are no connectivity issues that could potentially hinder the debugging process.
The document further emphasizes on the importance of checking the connection between the Windows and WSL environments, providing instructions on how to ensure that the connection is optimal and ready for remote debugging.
It also offers an in-depth guide on how to configure the WSL interpreter and files within the PyCharm environment. This is essential for ensuring that the debugging process is set up correctly and that the program can be run effectively within the WSL terminal.
Additionally, the document provides guidance on how to set up breakpoints for debugging, a fundamental aspect of the debugging process which allows the developer to stop the execution of their code at certain points and inspect their program at those stages.
Finally, the document concludes by providing a link to a reference blog. This blog offers additional information and guidance on configuring the remote Python interpreter in PyCharm, providing the reader with a well-rounded understanding of the process.
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4. State of Charge
The New Dimension in a Lead Acid World
High Efficiency in Partial State of Charge Use
UltraBattery®:
highly efficient &
high longevity
Lower Efficiency &
higher rate of
degradation
Lower Efficiency and
higher rate of
degradation.
20%
80%
93% – 95%
DC to DC
100%
0%
5. Wind Smoothing
* The project is supported by the Australian Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism as well as the NSW
Department of Energy and Climate Change
6. Power Smoothing –
Containerized VRLA
UltraBattery Cells
(2 x CUBS)
1MW DC
Converter
with
Power
Regulator
1MW
Grid-Tied
Inverter
BESS
Master
Controller
BES SYSTEM
SUPPLIED BY
EPM/ECOULT
660 kW WIND TURBINE
11 kV
Of Hampton Wind Farm Energy Storage System