More and more, renewable energy is becoming the topic of conversation– as the world as a whole is looking for a way to create a more sustainable future. And while getting power from those sunrays or that wind sounds great it needs an add-on like energy storage solutions to actually fully reap the benefits. Here is everything you need to know about energy storage solutions, a clean and sustainable wave of the future!
The Role of Energy Storage in Renewable Energy
With renewable energy, it’s always important to ask “On those dark, cloudy days or windless days how do we get this precious energy then?” That is where energy storage solutions make their grand entrance.Â
These handy-dandy energy solutions are allowing us to essentially harvest energy and store it for a rainy day(literally). That can help us to balance the grid as a whole, and, additionally, we can start replacing non-renewable resources. For example, a solar panel can produce more electric energy than consumes a house. Don´t make it disappear, so we can do the next best thing: store that extra energy for when we can´t produce it, namely, at night or when it is really cloudy.
The Impact of Energy Storage on the Grid
Energy storage solutions are on a whole new level. They can absorb excess power (in times of surplus) and act as a buffer between our energy supply and demand. They prevent blackouts and eliminate the need for expensive and dirty peaker plants (which are unruly, to begin with, and are barely used except in one-off high-demand situations) – and they make renewables integration onto the grid a breeze! They reduce our dependence on dirty, expensive, and finite fossil fuels.
For businesses and homeowners, energy storage solutions are nothing short of revolutionary. Store that cheap, inexpensive energy when it’s not as in demand, and kick it out when everyone needs it. Save money. Lights out? Not…ever.
ICL Industrial Products: Leading the Way in Energy Storage
One such company is ICL Industrial Products. Through innovations, ICL is well-positioned to develop advanced materials and technologies for energy storage. This work is essential to help advance the possibilities of what is and will be feasible — using renewable power for energy that is cleaner, safer, more reliable, and available to all.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Energy Storage
The future of energy storage is bright. Developments in technology continually improve the efficacy, accessibility, and overall prevalence of energy storage solutions. With a goal of a greener energy future, energy storage remains an enabler of ensuring that renewable energy sources can employ the capability to take on the increased demand for power production being experienced throughout the world.
In the years to come, we already anticipate the development of more energy storage solutions as a natural outgrowth of our collective human need for cleaner, safer, more reliable energy. From new battery solutions to further deployment of project aggregations such as pumped hydro storage to innovations in thermal and flywheel storage, the potential to recharge the energy future of the entire planet is immense.
