Pump the Wind Under The Ground
You had solar energy without the sun , how about wind energy when there is no wind ? A new Jersey company is trying to find a method for trapping wind based power in underground reservoirs.This process involves using excess power from the grid at times of low demand , such as in the night and using it to pump air into underground caverns.During periods of higher demand , this air is released and heated to run air expansion turbines.Michael Nakhamkin , pioneer of storage techniques says “ This technology significantly reduces fuel oil and natural gas consumption “. Nakhamkin adds , that this methods uses of fossil fuels results in low emissions compared to traditional turbine systems.
Now here is yet another add on to power grid after plug in hybrids.I am inclined to say that this process merely delays the carbon emissions , its impact on the reduction front is very low.
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September 17, 2008
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