Integrated environmental and safety assessment of selected mechanical energy storage systems. Final report
The environmental, safety, and social impacts of two mechanical storage systems, underground pumped hydro (UPH) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are similar to those of existing peaking power plants. These impacts, with engineering factors, form a methodology for selecting sites for these two systems. Application of this methodology to a hypothetical case indicates that, although design alternatives which mitigate adverse environmental impacts are recommended, site selection effectively limits the environmental effect of CAES or UPH plants. Public perception of CAES and UPH energy storage facilities should generally be positive, provided that those affected are informed and allowed to participate in the siting process.
- Research Organization:
- Acres American, Inc., Buffalo, NY; NUS Corp., Rockville, MD (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5447915
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-EA-2231; ON: DE82902073
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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