Applications
See the menu at left for discussions of individual storage applications.
Renewables Value Enhancement
Electricity storage can enhance the value of energy from renewable generation in at least two fundamental ways. Storage can “firm-up” renewables’ output so that electric power (kW) can be used when needed. Similarly electric energy (kWh) generated during times when the value is low can be “time-shifted” so that the energy can be sold when its value is high. One option would be to charge existing storage with electricity from wind generation as well as from the grid. Another would be to install additional storage at the renewable site.
Updated May 2009
