Energy storage in the construction industry

What types of energy storage systems are used in construction?

The most common type of ESS used in the construction industry is a battery storage system with lithium-ion batteries. Other types of storage systems consist of ice storage, pumped hydro, green hydrogen, and compressed air energy.

What is thermal energy storage?

Thermal energy storage (TES) is a critical enabler for the large-scale deployment of renewable energy and transition to a decarbonized building stock and energy system by 2050.

Why is storage important in a building?

Storage sited at buildings can serve as important resources to promote grid reliability and flexibility, increase renewable penetration, and increase energy resilience. Current thermally driven loads make up more than 45% of the annual electrical energy consumed on-site in residential and commercial buildings (Figure 1).

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is a potential substitute for, or complement to, almost every aspect of a power system, including generation, transmission, and demand flexibility. Storage should be co-optimized with clean generation, transmission systems, and strategies to reward consumers for making their electricity use more flexible.

What are the benefits of thermal energy storage?

Advances in thermal energy storage would lead to increased energy savings, higher performing and more affordable heat pumps, flexibility for shedding and shifting building loads, and improved thermal comfort of occupants.

What are the benefits of thermal energy storage in concrete?

4. Environmental and economic considerations Thermal energy storage (TES) in concrete provides environmental benefits by promoting energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. It also offers economic advantages through cost savings and enhanced energy affordability.