Germany Hamburg energy storage power station connected to the grid

The Hamburg ETES demonstration facility is designed to draw surplus electricity from the grid, store it in the form of thermal energy, and utilise the same to produce electricity, when it is most needed. The facility is capable of powering 1,500 German households a day.
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About Germany Hamburg energy storage power station connected to the grid

About Germany Hamburg energy storage power station connected to the grid

The Hamburg ETES demonstration facility is designed to draw surplus electricity from the grid, store it in the form of thermal energy, and utilise the same to produce electricity, when it is most needed. The facility is capable of powering 1,500 German households a day.

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6 FAQs about [Germany Hamburg energy storage power station connected to the grid]

How does Hamburg energy sell stored power?

Hamburg Energie will sell the stored power on the energy markets. Hamburg’s municipal energy supplier developed an IT platform to which the storage unit is connected. The platform guarantees that maximum possible proceeds are achieved by an optimized storage usage.

How many households can a German energy storage facility hold?

The storage facility, able to hold the daily energy requirements of 1,500 German households, is set to be commissioned in 2019. Scientists from the Institute of Thermo-fluid Dynamics at the Technical University of Hamburg and the energy supplier Hamburg Energie have been involved in the development.

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Germany, in its transition to renewable energies, faces challenges in regulating its energy supply. This study investigates the impact of various technologies, including energy storage solutions, peak shaving, and virtual buffers in a smart energy grid on a large scale.

What smart grid technologies are available in Hamburg?

The selection of smart grid technologies for investigation was done by examining their availability in the HafenCity and the Port of Hamburg. This includes established energy storage solutions like pumped hydro storage systems. Hereby, the hydro pump station near the city of Hamburg is used to provide realistic data.

Are smart grids the key to Germany's transition to nuclear and coal-fired power stations?

The analysis further highlights the central role of smart grids and virtual buffers in Germany’s path to gradually eliminate nuclear and coal-fired power stations [5, 6]. This transition emphasizes the reliance on renewable energy sources like solar and wind, which are inherently less predictable .

Why is Hamburg promoting storage development?

Hamburg’s municipal energy supplier developed an IT platform to which the storage unit is connected. The platform guarantees that maximum possible proceeds are achieved by an optimized storage usage. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy is promoting storage development as part of the Future Energy Solutions project.

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