Difference between revisions of "Thermal Energy Storage - Generation"
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 23 December 2021
Basic Technology Characteristics
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| How it Works: | Storing energy by heating or cooling a storage medium and converting to electricity. |
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| AC RTE Efficiency: | 35-60% |
| Cycle Life: | 20 - 30 years |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL): | 4 to 9 - Varied |
| Installed Capacity: | ~4 GW (mostly molten salt) |
