Screening analysis of mini-compressed air energy storage (CAES) by the Southern Electric system
Planning adequate generating capacity to meet future demand for electricity has never been more difficult than it is today, given uncertainties in projected load growth, fuel prices, environmental constraints, regulatory policy, tax law, and other financial issues. Key element necessary for new technologies to be viable is their ability to provide flexibility in order to reduce risks and uncertainties. Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), particularly Mini-CAES plants, offer features that can help utilities minimize the impacts of the above can help utilities minimize the impacts of the above uncertainties while improving electric system operations. This paper provides a basic introduction to Mini-CAES, its characteristics and potential utility benefits and outlines a screening analysis of the opportunities for CAES on the Southern electric system. Included is a brief description of system geology and two studies that helped bring into focus the relative economics of using CAES.
- Research Organization:
- Southern Co. Services, Inc., Birmingham, AL
- OSTI ID:
- 5464206
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860303-
- Journal Information:
- Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 13; ISSN ENTED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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