‘Thermal Battery’ for Grid Stability: A New Revolution in Renewable Energy Storage

Energy storage is the key challenge for supplying electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind.

Scientists are now focusing on developing ‘Thermal Energy Storage Systems’ (Thermal Batteries) as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries to solve this problem.

These thermal batteries store surplus renewable electricity as heat and can convert it back into electricity for the grid when needed.

The key components of this system are molten salt or state-of-the-art ceramic blocks. These technologies store energy at high temperatures and are more durable and environmentally friendly than lithium-ion batteries.

A study by the Masdar Institute and Harvard University found that thermal batteries can last over 40 years, making them more cost-effective for power plants.

As renewable energy prices drop, the need for energy storage to keep the grid stable is increasing.

Solutions like thermal batteries help balance the supply and demand of electricity, avoiding blackouts and overproduction.

This technology is crucial for managing power quality and ensuring a continuous power supply, particularly in industrial and commercial sectors.