Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Harnessing Compressed Air in Underground Formations
The article investigates using underground storage to store highly pressurized air as a way to balance fluctuating energy production from renewable sources like wind and solar power. The researchers used numerical simulations to study the feasibility, storage capacity, and potential impacts of this compressed air energy storage (CAES) in porous geological formations. The findings suggest that CAES in porous formations could be a promising solution for short-term energy storage needs, with the potential to help stabilize power generation from renewable sources.