Energy Storage
Otoro Energy is developing a megawatt-scale flow battery system to provide long duration energy storage (LDES), which is necessary for strengthening the electric grid.
Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)
Energy Storage Use
Global and domestic demand for electricity is increasing, and energy storage systems are needed to provide reliable power.
Beyond supply and demand imbalances, the electric transmission and distribution system requires massive infrastructure buildout to account for changes in the location of power sources and to accommodate two-way power flows from net metering, where homes and businesses can become both users and producers of electricity.
What is LDES?
Long duration energy storage (LDES) refers to anything that can supply electricity at full power for 10 hours or longer.
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The US Department of Energy has a LDES "Energy EarthShot" goal of reducing storage costs by 90% by 2030.
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For more information on LDES please visit these sites:
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Why is LDES Important?
Grid Resiliency
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Long duration energy storage can enhance the grid's ability to adapt, absorb shocks, and recover quickly.
Transmission Infrastructure Deferral
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Electric power often needs to be transmitted long distances, which is both expensive to build and challenging to maintain safely. LDES can provide power without having to massively build out transmission infrastructure.
