Unlocking U.S. Renewable Potential: A Deeper Understanding Through an Integrated Techno-Economic and Life-Cycle Assessment of Subsurface Hydrogen and Synthetic Geothermal Storage
Analysis demonstrates the feasibility of subsurface hydrogen and geothermal storage for renewable energy, highlighting environmental impacts.
Key Points
The analysis shows significant potential for subsurface hydrogen storage and synthetic geothermal storage to optimize renewable energy use.
Key metrics reveal the levelized costs and greenhouse gas emissions associated with these storage technologies across major U.S. regions.
An integrated techno-economic and life-cycle approach evaluates the feasibility of storing curtailed renewable energy, offering crucial insights.
The results indicate that enhancing renewable energy storage could significantly reduce energy losses in the electric grid, supporting carbon reduction goals.