Valuing energy flexibility from water systems
Akshay K. Rao, Jose Bolorinos, Erin Musabandesu, Fletcher T. Chapin, Meagan S. Mauter | September 27th, 2024
From Maven’s Notebook preview:
* The researchers suggest a way to measure the value of using water systems to help manage energy needs.
* Water systems are generally very efficient at adjusting their energy use, but with current designs, they can only provide a moderate amount of power and energy under typical conditions.
* Upgrading facilities to improve their energy flexibility is often a good investment and is usually cheaper than adding battery storage on-site.
* Different pricing systems for energy in the U.S. and around the world have the biggest impact on whether these upgrades will be profitable.
* Recognizing the value of energy flexibility is the first step to encouraging energy storage, flexible energy use, and renewable biogas generation in the water industry.
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