Abandoned power consumption and energy storage

What are the patterns of energy storage in abandoned mines?

The patterns of energy storage in underground space of abandoned mines include mainly pumped hydro storage (PHS) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) [, , , ].

How can abandoned mines be used to generate energy?

Abandoned mining fields can install photovoltaic and wind power, while underground tunnels can storage energy, transforming abandoned mines into a renewable energy support base with electricity generation and storage integrated into a site.

Can pumped storage be used in abandoned mines?

Many countries in the world have already begun to study the pumped storage of underground reservoirs in abandoned mines. For example, in 2011, the Niedersachsen State Energy Research Institute in Germany planned to use the Grund abandoned gold mine roadway in Upper Harz region to build an all-underground pumped storage power station .

Can underground space energy storage technology be used in abandoned coal mines?

The underground space resources of abandoned coal mines in China are quite abundant, and the research and development of underground space energy storage technology in coal mines have many benefits.

Can ibcaes improve the performance of energy storage in abandoned mines?

To improve the performance of energy storage in underground space of abandoned mines, a novel scheme of isobaric compressed air energy storage (IBCAES) is proposed (as shown in Fig. 1) [, , , , ].

Is energy storage the future of China's power system?

Otherwise, the excess renewable energy power will be abandoned, while the industrial and residential demand for electricity does not decrease. Given the development of energy structure and the trend of shifting to renewable energy, energy storage is a main participant in the future of the power system in China .