How can heat storage devices improve the utilization rate of waste heat?

Heat storage devices can improve the utilization rate of waste heat [ 3 ]. Adding renewable energy generation methods, such as photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation, to the traditional CCHP system can improve the environmental protection of the CCHP system and reduce the dependence of the system on non-renewable energy.

Why are energy storage systems important?

Energy storage systems (ESS) have the power to impart flexibility to the electric grid and offer a back-up power source. Energy storage systems are vital when municipalities experience blackouts, states-of-emergency, and infrastructure failures that lead to power outages.

Can ESS guarantee the electricity balance of the CCHP system?

For scheme 3, the lack of energy storage equipment prevents the system from configuring large-capacity photovoltaic power generation equipment. The system still requires a significant amount of electricity from the grid to meet demand. In summary, ESS can guarantee the electricity balance of the CCHP system by taking advantage of its scale.

How can energy storage reduce energy consumption?

Especially in Place 1, the scheme with energy storage station in the system can reduce the electric energy purchased from power grid by 43.29% and 61.09%, respectively, compared with other schemes.

Can a thermoelectric cooling system run on a DC power supply?

A cooling system that operates on a DC power supply such as a thermoelectric cooler would not be susceptible to black-outs or brown-outs, allowing the ambient temperature of the battery back-up system to be kept constant.

How can energy storage equipment reduce economic costs?

In terms of reducing economic costs, this study proposes a new energy storage equipment configuration scheme. Through the coordination of energy storage equipment and photovoltaic power generation equipment, the demand of the system for grid power supply is reduced.