Seawater energy storage power generation

Can seawater batteries be used for intermittent power generation?

The scenario-based research on the energy storage capability of seawater batteries for intermittent power generation systems is experimentally demonstrated and modeled by machine learning algorithms. 1. Introduction People living in the 2020s are facing the necessity for decarbonization to maintain a sustainable global ecosystem.

Can seawater batteries be used for energy storage?

The use of seawater batteries exceeds the application for energy storage. The electrochemical immobilization of ions intrinsic to the operation of seawater batteries is also an effective mechanism for direct seawater desalination.

What is a rechargeable seawater battery (SWB)?

The emergence of rechargeable seawater batteries (SWBs) has enhanced the potential of SIBs, as cathode and catholyte materials are cheaper. An SWB is a type of sodium metal battery that can directly harvest Na+ from seawater as an energy storage medium.

What is a seawater battery?

A seawater battery basically consists of an anode in an organic electrolyte and a seawater cathode with a current collector. This design allows its use both as an energy storage system and for water desalination (Figure 1).

What are rechargeable seawater batteries?

Apart from the small devices, rechargeable seawater batteries are also expected to serve as the energy storage systems for the solar, wind, or tidal power station installed near the ocean.

What is the energy density of a seawater battery?

Comparing the energy densities of different energy storage systems, the seawater battery with an energy density of mostly <150 Wh kg −1 has been relatively moderate.