The Principle, Status and Development of Compressed Air Energy Storage Technology

Chengqi Ye

2024

Abstract

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is an emerging energy storage technology with significant potential for addressing the intermittency and volatility of renewable energy sources. CAES systems work by storing electricity when it's not in high demand, and using it to compress air. This compressed air is then kept underground or in containers above ground. When there's a spike in demand for electricity, the stored compressed air is released to power a generator, helping to balance out the supply and demand. CAES has several advantages, including large storage capacity, low operational costs, and long lifespan, making it highly suitable for energy balancing and peak shaving in large-scale power systems. Moreover, a good and efficient way is that CAES systems, when they're hooked up with renewable energy sources, can stash extra energy when there's a lot being made and then let it out when production slows down. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of CAES by exploring its types, principles, and technologies. It will delve into various CAES configurations, including traditional isothermal CAES and more advanced adiabatic CAES, which improves efficiency by capturing and reusing the heat. The paper will also analyze the environmental impacts of CAES, addressing concerns such as potential impacts on local ecosystems and the carbon footprint associated with different CAES technologies. Furthermore, it will propose feasible solutions to mitigate these impacts and enhance the sustainability of CAES systems. By offering an in-depth analysis and a forward-looking perspective, this paper seeks to inform and engage readers on the future development and applications of CAES, emphasizing its contribution to building a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ye C. (2024). The Principle, Status and Development of Compressed Air Energy Storage Technology. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE; ISBN 978-989-758-776-4, SciTePress, pages 229-234. DOI: 10.5220/0013885600004914

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icree24,
author={Chengqi Ye},
title={The Principle, Status and Development of Compressed Air Energy Storage Technology},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE},
year={2024},
pages={229-234},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013885600004914},
isbn={978-989-758-776-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE
TI - The Principle, Status and Development of Compressed Air Energy Storage Technology
SN - 978-989-758-776-4
AU - Ye C.
PY - 2024
SP - 229
EP - 234
DO - 10.5220/0013885600004914
PB - SciTePress