Chapter 10 LO4: Discuss The Types Of Locations Where Energy Storage Would Be Most Beneficial As Well As Cost Effective

Question 1

State 3 factors that would make a potential location both beneficial as well as cost effective for the type of energy storage facility shown below

Answer 1

Availability of existing reservoirs
Accessibility for construction, operation and maintenance
Lack of environmental concerns

Question 2

State 2 factors that would make a potential location both beneficial as well as cost effective for the type of energy storage facility shown in the figure. (Ex 10.4 Q2

Answer 2

Availability of existing underground concerns
Availability of natural gas supply

Question 3

Name one other type of energy storage facility

Answer 3

Pumped hydro energy storage