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Cost analysis of energy storage systems for electric utility applications

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/453759· OSTI ID:453759
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Sandia National Lab., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. R.K. Sen & Associates, Inc., Bethesda, MD (United States)
Under the sponsorship of the Department of Energy, Office of Utility Technologies, the Energy Storage System Analysis and Development Department at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) conducted a cost analysis of energy storage systems for electric utility applications. The scope of the study included the analysis of costs for existing and planned battery, SMES, and flywheel energy storage systems. The analysis also identified the potential for cost reduction of key components.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
453759
Report Number(s):
SAND--97-0443; ON: DE97004047
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English