Have you ever wondered what a world where renewable energy storage is efficient and affordable would look like?
One of the challenges society must address to achieve effective decarbonization is increasing the generation and penetration of renewable energy. Despite the progress made, the intermittency of sources such as solar and wind, jalong with the need to optimize complex systems, limits the potential of these energies. Furthermore, energy storage technology developers face high risks when testing new devices in changing environments which can limit the insights gained.
At CARTIF, we have a multi-system test bench that allows us to store these surplus potentials in different formats: batteries, hydrogen and heat. In addition to evaluating the transformation chain in each case, we can characterize its behaviour in response to variations in demand, assessing its dynamic behaviour.
It is designed to replicate real-life energy scenarios, offering a unique environment where companies can confidently validate strategies and devices. We highlight some of its features:
- Advanced technology: Includes PEM fuel cell, AEM electrolyzer, electric batteries, and hydrogen storage in metal hydrides.
- Realistic simulation: Ability to emulate energy generation and demand profiles when interconnected with a data acquisition system.
- Intelligent control: Incorporates a multi-level control system that optimizes operations in real time and allows for long-term analysis.
How can energy companies maximize the efficiency of its systems?
Here is where our test bench enters in game. These are some of the key advantages:
- Accelerated innovation: Mathematical models have been developed to scale and visualize the performance that would be achieved with larger installations.
- Risks mitigation: It allows for a reduction in the risk of technological scaling, as new technologies can be validated and development costs can be reduced by anticipating potential errors.
- Superior energy efficiency: Through tests simulating its operation in the residential sector, up to 90% of the generated energy surpluses have been utilized, reducing peak demand, installed base power, and dependence on the electrical grid by up to 50%.
- Regulatory compliance: The information extracted can also be used to ensure compliance with environmental and safety legislation.
Why you should be interested on this solution?
The energy sector is immersed in a critical transition to clean energy sources. The decisions you make now could determine the success of your projects in the coming years. Our test bench offers you the security and flexibility you need to lead this revolution.
Join the transformation! If you are an energy company looking to optimize resources or a developer needing to validate your products, this test bench is for you.
Discover the power of controlled innovation. Maximize your systems, reduce risks, and lead the way toward a sustainable energy future.
Contact us and take the next step toward technological excellence!
Co-author
Luis Ángel Bujedo. Industrial Engineer. He works on energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy in buildings and industrial processes, especially on photovoltaic applications, monitoring and control of solar facilities and identification of cold facilities.
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