Advanced Electrical Energy Storage: Case Studies of Early Commercial and Deployment Efforts

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
• The Approach
• Table: Electrical Energy Storage Technology Case Study Overview
  • Electrical Storage Case Studies: Technologies and Applications
    • American Electric Power: NaS Batteries (from NGK)
    • Figure: 1.2MW (7.2MWh) NaS Battery System at Charleston, West Virginia, AEP Substation
    • Beacon Power: Smart Energy Matrix (Flywheels)
    • Figure: Interior of Beacon Power' s Smart Energy Matrix Demonstration System Installed in Amsterdam, New York
    • Cobasys: NiMH Batteries
    • Figure: Cobasys NiGUARD Backup Power System
    • VRB Power Systems: Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
    • Figure: A 2MW x 6-Hour VRB-ESS System
    • Compressed Air Energy Storage
    • Figure: Schematic of General Compression' s Dispatchable Wind Power System
    • Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
• Learn More
  • Related Research
    • Energy Insights Research
    • Related Research
  • Appendix: Profile Contacts
    • American Electric Power
    • Beacon Power Corp.
    • Cobasys LLC
    • General Compression Inc.
    • Iowa Stored Energy Park
    • PJM Interconnection
    • VRB Power Systems Inc.
  • Synopsis