Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Flashcards

Flashcards on Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Energy Generation

Renewable sources convert natural energy into electricity.

Storage and Distribution

Excess electricity is stored for later use.

Complementary Generation

Conventional generators supply additional power when renewable sources are insufficient.

Performance Optimization

Software simulates efficient configuration considering costs and resource availability.

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Store energy through electrochemical reactions between lithium ions and electrodes.

Solid-State Lithium Batteries

Replace liquid electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety and energy density.

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Offer higher energy capacity and lower environmental impact compared to traditional lithium-ion cells.

Flow Batteries

Store energy in liquid electrolytes contained in external tanks.

Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Provide long-duration storage with minimal degradation.

Organic Flow Batteries

Use non-metallic electrolytes, reducing costs and environmental impact.

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

Use excess electricity to compress air, storing it in underground caverns or tanks.

Adiabatic CAES

Captures and reuses heat generated during compression, improving efficiency.

Hybrid CAES

Integrates renewable energy sources to enhance performance.

Thermal Energy Storage

Absorb and store heat energy in materials like molten salts or phase-change materials (PCMs).

Molten Salt Storage

Used in CSP plants to store solar heat for nighttime electricity generation.

Graphene-Based Thermal Storage

Enhances heat retention and conductivity.

Green Hydrogen Production

Uses renewable energy for electrolysis, reducing carbon emissions.

Hydrogen-Methane Conversion

Captures CO₂ to produce synthetic methane for existing gas infrastructure.

Energy Vault’s Gravity Storage System

Uses modular concrete blocks for scalable energy storage.

Underground Gravity Storage

Utilizes deep shafts for efficient energy retention.

Graphene-Based Supercapacitors

Improve energy density and charge speed.

Hybrid Supercapacitors

Combine battery-like storage with capacitor-like rapid discharge.

Improved Reliability

Hybrid systems reduce dependency on a single energy source, ensuring continuous power supply.

Enhanced Efficiency

Integrating multiple energy sources optimizes power generation and reduces energy losses.

Cost Savings

Hybrid systems reduce fuel consumption in diesel-powered grids, lowering operational costs.

Environmental Benefits

Hybrid systems reduce carbon emissions by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.

Remote and Off-Grid Areas

The island of El Hierro in Spain uses a wind-hydro hybrid system to achieve energy independence.

Technological Advancements

Technological advancements in battery storage and smart grids enhance hybrid system efficiency.

El Hierro, Spain

El Hierro implemented a wind-hydro hybrid system to achieve energy independence.

India’s Solar-Wind Hybrid Mini-Grids

India has deployed solar-wind hybrid mini-grids to provide electricity to rural communities.

Tesla’s Solar + Battery Storage Projects

Tesla has large-scale solar + battery storage projects to enhance grid stability.

Regulatory Divergence

Different regions have varying policies, making standardization difficult.

Grid Integration and Stability

Regulatory barriers may limit hybrid systems from participating in grid services.

Financial and Investment Barriers

Unclear policies on subsidies and incentives discourage investment.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Hybrid systems rely on digital controls, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats.

Environmental and Land Use Regulations

Hybrid projects comply with environmental assessment and land use policies.

Standardization and Policy Harmonization

unified regulations to streamline hybrid system deployment.

Incentives for Renewable Integration

Tax credits, tariffs, & subsidies encourage hybrid systems.

Advancements in Smart Grid Regulations

Frameworks promote AI-driven management & demand response.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Governments collaborate with entities to fund hybrid energy projects.

Renewable energy act of 2008

Encourages renewable integration with fiscal incentives.

CSV Guidebook for Hybrid Renewable Energy System Development

Guidebook for electrification in off grid areas

Enhancing the Philippine Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework for Distributed Energy Resources

Supports decentralization and digitization