Use Case Renewable Energy

Supercapacitors Strengthen Renewable Energy Utilization

energy supply can be more Shifting cloud cover and energy systems supplemented of a stumbling block than changing power loads for by alternative energy sources. generating it. Utilities desire distributed grid generation This supercapacitor module is a firm, consistent supply of and consumption results in a high-power, high reliability, energy, from all of its sources, minute-by-minute variation in ultra-high capacitance energy in order to meet the demand power surplus or deficit. These storage device. It can be used instantaneously. If supply is surpluses or deficits can be as the sole energy storage not consistent, whether from absorbed or supplied as needed solution or used in combination overcast days or shifting cloud by supercapacitors. with batteries to increase cover, then it can be taken The XLM Supercapacitor the life of an energy storage offline as it cannot reliably Module from Eaton can be system and eliminate the need support grid needs. This can wired in series and parallel for replacement parts and Towards the end of 2017, the drastically reduce the utilization configurations to meet batteries. Having the right power United States had over 50 of the renewable source and application requirements; this system helps improve return on gigawatts (GW) of installed effect the revenue return on includes voltage levels, power investment in alternative energy Photovoltaic (PV) solar the physical assets. To assist 1 charging and discharging applications. generation capacity and over with this firming of renewable 2 needs (kW) and bulk energy 80 GW of wind generation . generation, energy storage Similarly, but even more storage requirements (kWh). is often integrated to balance 1 SEIA The XLM Module enables prevalent, the European Union supply and demand. 2 AWEA had just over 100 GW of high power density and uses 3 EurObserv’er installed PV solar generation3 Supercapacitor modules are environmentally friendly 4 Wind Europe and nearly 170 GW of wind a compelling choice when materials resulting in RoHS 5 Forbes generation4. These are peak energy density, or capacity, compliance. Supercapacitor generation figures. Additionally, must be balanced with power modules offer millions of charge/ China total installed PV solar density—or how fast that energy discharge cycles regardless generation capacity is a must be absorbed or delivered. of depth of discharge that can staggering 130 GW, with 53 GW This capability is required on a result in up to a 20 year lifespan. added in 20175. real-time basis to match demand Eaton’s XLM supercapacitor and control the ramp up or can help efficiently and rapidly With the continued increase down of the energy supplied by balance supply and demand in renewable distributed renewable technologies. generation, using this in distributed or decentralized

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