Comments on: Something to watch: hydraulic storage for wind

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:10:48 +0000

Another discovery in the energy storage technology sector…

http://www.dailytech.com/Carbon+Breakthrough+Promises+Better+Solar+Wind+Storage/article12984.htm

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By: John F.

John F. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:33:05 +0000

And another:

http://www.energystorageandpower.com/

By: John F.

John F. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:23:07 +0000

Here’s another company that’s working on what appears to be the same kind of Wind/CAES system:

http://www.generalcompression.com

By: Bob Wallace

Bob Wallace — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:11:57 +0000

If you continue to cover storage you might want to follow this compressed air storage development.

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/energy-storage-and-power-to-produce-electricity-from-air-1325.html

By: Bob Wallace

Bob Wallace — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:25:01 +0000

Hope this works.

And remember that if it does we can use this type of storage not only “on site” but also close to the point of use.

At night wind production can be up while demand is low. That means that the grid is underutilized and could carry power closer to the end user where it can be stored for peak time use. Moving lots of power during peak hours is a big problem for our out of date grid. Taking some of the peak load would be a big help.

By: Michael Boyd

Michael Boyd — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:43:24 +0000

Finally, an Alberta company leading the way in something having to do with the environment. I’m glad we are starting to get onboard. What intrigues me is that, if the technology works and they can reach economies of scale, it can be retrofitted to existing turbines.
The U of A is a good, reputable institution. This gives me some optimism.