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Sand Battery: An Innovative Solution for Renewable Energy Storage (A Review)

Publisher: IEEE

Abstract:

Sand battery technology has emerged as a promising solution for heat/thermal energy storing owing to its high efficiency, low cost, and long lifespan. This innovative tec...View more

Abstract:

Sand battery technology has emerged as a promising solution for heat/thermal energy storing owing to its high efficiency, low cost, and long lifespan. This innovative technology utilizes the copious and widely available material, sand, as a storage medium to store thermal energy. The sand battery works on the principle of sensible heat storage, which means that the thermal energy is stored in the form of heat in the sand particles. In a sand battery, sand is heated using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or geothermal energy during off-peak hours when energy demand is small. This stored thermal energy can then be used during peak hours when energy demand is high. The sand battery has numerous advantages over other thermal energy storage solutions, such as its ability to store big amounts of energy, low maintenance cost, and scalability. The technology is still in the developmental stage, and researchers are working to improve its efficiency and performance. This paper provides a complete evaluation of the existing state of the art of sand battery technology as thermal energy storage, including the working principle, advantages, limitations, and applications. It also discusses the recent developments and challenges in the field and provides insights into the future potential of sand battery technology for thermal energy storage. Overall, sand battery technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we store and utilize thermal energy, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for meeting our energy needs. Further research and development are needed to optimize the technology and bring it to the commercial market.
Date of Conference: 17-18 May 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 September 2023
ISBN Information:
Publisher: IEEE
Conference Location: Bhopal, India

I. Introduction

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for renewable energy sources due to concerns over climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. While renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power offer significant benefits over traditional sources, their intermittent nature poses a challenge for grid stability. Energy storage is therefore crucial to store excess energy generated during peak hours and discharge it when needed. Traditional thermal energy storage (TES) technologies, such as molten salt, have been widely used for energy storage. However, these systems are expensive, have limited lifetimes, and are made from materials that are not environmentally friendly. There is a need for innovative and cost-effective solutions for energy storage that can be deployed on a large scale.

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