Project Description
Renewable energies are harnessed from various sources including wind, sunlight, waves, tides and geothermal heat, which lack the certainty of supply and continuity. Energy storage systems such as Vanadium flow batteries (VFB) may become invaluable to complement renewable energy generation. VFB are suitable for large-scale applications such as farming, electricity grids, and residential/commercial buildings. However, these batteries only work in a window of temperature ranging from 5 to 40 degrees. The purpose of this project is to explore the potential of rivers in cooling VFB and ensuring their effectiveness throughout the year.
Assoc Prof Ali Karrech, Department of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering