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To this regard, this study focuses on the use of aluminum as energy storage and carrier medium, offering high volumetric energy density (23.5 kWh L −1), ease to transport and stock (e.g., as ingots), and is neither toxic nor dangerous when stored. In addition, mature production and recycling technologies exist for aluminum.
Both solid (powder) and molten aluminum are examined for applications in the stationary power generation sector, including the integration of aluminum-based energy storage within aluminum refinement plants. Two innovative aspects are proposed in this work.
Extremely important is also the exploitation of aluminum as energy storage and carrier medium directly in primary batteries, which would result in even higher energy efficiencies. In addition, the stored metal could be integrated in district heating and cooling, using, e.g., water–ammonia heat pumps.
Aluminum appears to be a rather interesting ESCM, promising better performance and higher safety than hydrogen 5, 26 for large scale, global multisectoral energy storage. P2X applications would be favored by the high volumetric energy density of aluminum enabling rather easy and low-cost mid- and long-term storage.
Along with the additional advantages relating to high volumetric energy density, and safety and management aspects, the aluminum-based technology appears to outperform the power-to-power systems based on hydrogen and liquid fuels.
State-of-the-art aluminum production (Hall–Héroult process) consumes about 0.4 kg carbon electrodes, 12.95 kWh of electricity, and 0.4 kg of carbon (from the electrodes) per kg of Al. 33 For the application herein proposed the electric energy consumed, 46.44–46.8 kJ g Al−1 according to the current best practice, 42 must originate from RESs.
The global residential solar storage and inverter market is experiencing rapid expansion, with demand increasing by over 300% in the past three years. Home energy storage solutions now account for approximately 35% of all new residential solar installations worldwide. North America leads with 38% market share, driven by homeowner energy independence goals and federal tax credits that reduce total system costs by 26-30%. Europe follows with 32% market share, where standardized home storage designs have cut installation timelines by 55% compared to custom solutions. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 45% CAGR, with manufacturing innovations reducing system prices by 18% annually. Emerging markets are adopting residential storage for backup power and energy cost reduction, with typical payback periods of 4-7 years. Modern home installations now feature integrated systems with 10-30kWh capacity at costs below $700/kWh for complete residential energy solutions.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving home solar storage and inverter performance while reducing costs. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal performance with 40% less energy loss, extending battery lifespan to 15+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $1,200/kW to $650/kW since 2022. Smart integration features now allow home systems to operate as virtual power plants, increasing homeowner savings by 35% through time-of-use optimization and grid services. Safety innovations including multi-stage protection and thermal management systems have reduced insurance premiums by 25% for solar storage installations. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple battery additions at just $600/kWh for incremental storage. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with residential projects typically achieving payback in 5-8 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard home systems (5-10kWh) starting at $8,000 and premium systems (15-20kWh) from $12,000, with financing options available for homeowners.