Geologic energy storage
Introduction
As the United States transitions away from fossil fuels, its economy will rely on more renewable energy. Because current renewable energy sources sometimes produce variable power supplies, it is important to store energy for use when power supply drops below power demand. Battery storage is one method to store power. However, geologic (underground) energy storage may be able to retain vastly greater quantities of energy over much longer durations compared to typical battery storage. Geologic energy storage also has high flexibility; many different types of materials can be used to store chemical, thermal, or mechanical energy in a variety of underground settings. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has the capability to research and assess possible domestic geologic energy storage resources to help prepare the United States for the future of renewable energy.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geologic energy storage |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20223082 |
| Authors | Marc L. Buursink, Steven T. Anderson, Sean T. Brennan, Erick R. Burns, Philip A. Freeman, Joao S. Gallotti, Celeste D. Lohr, Matthew D. Merrill, Eric A. Morrissey, Michelle R. Plampin, Peter D. Warwick |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2022-3082 |
| Index ID | fs20223082 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center |
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Matthew D. Merrill
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Marc L. Buursink, Ph.D.
Research GeologistEmailPhoneSean T. Brennan
Research GeologistEmailPhoneErick R Burns
Research HydrologistEmailPhonePhilip A. Freeman
Operations Research AnalystEmailPhoneJoao S. Gallotti
Physical ScientistEmailCeleste D. Lohr
Physical ScientistEmailPhoneMatthew D. Merrill
Research GeologistEmailPhoneEric A. Morrissey
Information Technology Specialist (Internet)EmailPhoneMichelle R. Plampin, Ph.D.
Research HydrologistEmailPhonePeter D. Warwick, Ph.D.
Supervisory Research GeologistEmailPhone