Speaker
Description
The development of energy storage technologies alongside the mechanisms and tools to foster their integration in the electric power systems, stands as one of the key topics in the evolution of energy systems. plays a crucial role not only at the electric grid level, ensuring system stability and energy management, but also at the facility level (behind the meter), offering benefits such as reduced dependence on energy suppliers, backup power provision during outages, minimized power infrastructure, and potential savings on energy bills.
Scientific infrastructures with high electric power demands serve as compelling case studies where the incorporation of energy storage solutions can enhance the reliability and sustainability of power consumption schemes to support research activities. The forthcoming presentation will delve into various application scenarios within scientific facilities, showcasing both implemented technical solutions for ongoing experiments and those poised for feasibility in other contexts.
During the presentation, a range of energy storage technologies will be discussed, including batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels, and SMES (Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage). Special emphasis will be placed on the utilization of hybrid energy storage systems as an alternative where the combination of various technologies brings added value to the storage solution.
