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The importance of energy storage in solar and wind energy, hybrid renewable energy systems

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Abstract

Renewable energy sources (RES) have intermittent and unstable output characteristics because they derive their energy from nature. Therefore, they require additional technological requirements during their use. This section discusses the disadvantages of RES and describes the methods developed to overcome them in detail. In particular, the intermittent power generation profile of photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines will be examined. Energy storage solution methods are described to eliminate these intermittent power characteristics. The benefits of energy storage systems for grid operation and the end user are mentioned. Hybrid renewable energy systems are described, and the graphics and advantages that occur when used in combination with energy storage are explained in this section. The use of the energy storage unit in electric vehicles and uninterruptible power supplies is mentioned.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Clean Energy Technologies
PublisherElsevier
Pages377-403
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9780128212219
ISBN (Print)9780128212363
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • Battery
  • Energy storage
  • Hybrid renewable energy systems
  • Maximum power point tracking
  • Photovoltaic panel
  • Ultracapacitor
  • Wind turbine

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