Development of Sustainable Gravity Energy Storage Systems
摘要
This research establishes a design model for preserving and utilizing electricity inexpensively and periodically, taking into consideration the demand experienced in the development of renewable energy sources for the inexpensive storage of electrical energy. Primarily, the global desire for sustainable growth in all areas is rising; hence, a self-sustaining method for obtaining energy affordably with little waste and pollutants is high on the list. Gravity-based energy storage is a covenant technology that has the potential to play a critical role in addressing the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the electricity grid. This research paper has examined various aspects of gravity energy storage, including the development of a gravity energy storage system and its working principle, charging and discharging mode, advantages, and limitations. This model’s concept formation was evaluated by utilizing a static altitude of 90 cm of changing weight and input voltage to the motor as 30 V for motoring mode (charging mode); the height considered for generating (discharge mode) is 90 cm as well and the load connected to the generator is 50 Ohms. It is noticed that, in the charging mode, increases in lifting mass (weight) cause increase in time, current, power, and energy. In the discharging mode, the higher the mass to be dropped from top causes the lesser time but increases the generated voltage and energy. This study achieved efficiencies of close to 67%; however if the design constraints are altered while taking some crucial factors mentioned in the limitations portion of this study into account, the efficiency may be significantly enhanced.