Table 9 Storage technologies
From: Radical transformation pathway towards sustainable electricity via evolutionary steps
Name | Abbr. | Type | Inputs | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Utility-scale batteries | SBAT | Diurnal | Min and max capacity limits Charge and discharge Energy-to-power ratio Charge and discharge efficiency Self-discharge per hour | Optimal installed capacity Charge and discharge profiles |
Prosumer batteries (Residential) | SBAR | Diurnal | ||
Prosumer batteries (Commercial) | SBAC | Diurnal | ||
Prosumer batteries (Industrial) | SBAI | Diurnal | ||
Pumped hydro storage | SPHS | Diurnal | ||
Hot heat storage | SHOT | Diurnal | ||
Hydrogen storage | SHYD | Diurnal | ||
District heat storage | SDHS | Mid-term | ||
Biogas | SBGA | Mid-term | ||
Adiabatic compressed air storage | SACA | Mid-term | ||
Gas storage | SGAS | Seasonal | ||
Liquid hydrocarbons | SLIQ | Seasonal |
