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What should be done with GW of coal plants?
The phase-out of hundreds of GW of coal plants globally is creating an immediate challenge: what should be done with these valuable assets? E2S Power's innovative idea is to replace the boilers with thermal energy storage using its TWEST (Travelling Wave Energy Storage Technology) concept.
How efficient is a thermal energy storage system?
The roundtrip efficiency, which depends on the existing steam cycle efficiency, is typically around 40%. After successfully validating the thermal energy storage concept in their demonstration facility in Belgrade, E2S Power is currently developing three utility-scale pilot projects with major utilities in Europe and North America.
Why do we need more energy storage capacity?
This repurposes the assets while addressing the urgent need for increased energy storage capacity worldwide, says Fabrizio De Candia, COO, E2S Power. As we strive for a carbon-free world, the share of global power generation from intermittent renewable sources is increasing rapidly.