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Breaking new ground with CAES

Journal Article · · EPRI J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6732906

Compressed-air energy storage (CAES) has become more attractive to electric utilities with the rising costs of oil- or gas-fired peaking power and the limited fuel storage options. The utility industry is watching with interest as Soyland Power Cooperative, Inc., develops a 220-MW commercial CAES unit that will deliver off-peak energy storage and peak-load generation. 2 figures.

OSTI ID:
6732906
Journal Information:
EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 7:8; ISSN EPRJD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English