Abstract
The potential of renewable energy and possible solution to the intermittency problem of renewable energy sources like sun and wind are explained. The densest storage of energy is in the form of hydrocarbons. The most suitable method of conversion and storage within a foreseeable future is electrolysis followed by conversion into synthetic hydrocarbons, alcohols or ethers. Several types of electrolysers exist. The various types are listed together with a short description of principle and status. It is argued that electrolysis will at least become part of large sustainable energy systems in the future. In spite of this, it is important to research and develop as many viable sustainable energy technologies as economical possible.
© 2012 ECS - The Electrochemical Society
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | E C S Transactions |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 33 |
| Pages (from-to) | 3-11 |
| ISSN | 1938-5862 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 220th ECS Meeting - Boston, MA, United States Duration: 9 Oct 2011 → 14 Oct 2011 Conference number: 220 http://www.electrochem.org/meetings/biannual/220/220.htm |
Conference
| Conference | 220th ECS Meeting |
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| Number | 220 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Boston, MA |
| Period | 09/10/2011 → 14/10/2011 |
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Bibliographical note
1st International Symposium on Electrochemical Synthesis of Fuels (ESF 2011)Keywords
- Electrolysis
- Energy conservation
- Fuels
- Renewable energy resources
- Hydrocarbons
- Electrochemical routes
- Electrolysers
- Hydrocarbon fuel
- Renewable energies
- Renewable energy source
- Sustainable energy systems
- Sustainable energy technology
- Synthetic hydrocarbons
