Energy Storage for Solar and Wind Power
Credits: 4 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Wind and solar energy are intermittent sources of energy: the wind does not blow continuously nor does the sun always shine. If wind and solar power are ever to provide a significant portion of national energy use, devices are required that store the energy as it is generated and distribute the energy as it is needed. This course describes a number of such devices. The three most promising technologies are singled out for detailed study: pumped storage hydropower (PSH), compressed-air energy storage (CAES), and high-energy batteries. Issues of performance, site availability, costs, environmental impacts, the need for additional transmission lines, market development, and regulation are discussed.Topics:
- Characteristics of batteries, PSH, CAES, flywheels, capacitors, superconducting
- Magnetic energy storage, vehicle-to-grid, and hydrogen energy storage
- Power component and energy component of storage technologies
- Cost and performance of PSH, CAES, and high-energy batteries
- Site availability for PSH and CAES installations
- Environmental and social impacts (land and water use, greenhouse gas emissions)
- Market and regulatory barriers to storage deployment
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:Click below to enroll:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
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4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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Intended Audience: for engineers concerned with the development of alternative energy technologies for electrical generation.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)