Rapidly increasing demands for electric energy are caused by popularization of high-tech products, such as electric vehicles. According to a research by Energy Logic LLC, an estimated 10 million electric vehicles will be entering into the market in 2020 which will cause increased demand of electricity. To meet such rising needs, capacitive energy storage (CES) technology is highly promising.
Capacitors, which can be used to store electricity, represent important component in electric vehicles, airplanes and other applications where high power densities are required. Indeed, capacitors act as basis for capacitive energy storage, an advanced technology which is used to generate electrical energy out of electrostatic field.
The main attraction of capacitive energy storage is its ability to store large amounts of energy in relatively small space. According to research conducted by California Pacific University, capacitive energy storage system can store electricity in a volume 10 times smaller than standard batteries. Moreover, the system requires no maintenance, no danger from cuts or corrosion, which makes it perfect for applications where remote installations are needed such as power plants, airports and factories.
CES technology is based on the electrostatic field and therefore allows for the gathering, storing and releasing of the electrical energy efficiently. The process is conducted via specially designed capacitor plates. The capacitors present in the system arrange themselves in specific patterns that create an electric field. This actions potentials the stored electrical energy and enhances its potency. Thus, capacitive energy storage eliminates the need to use chemical compounds and polluting processes that are typically common in many power plants.
The utility of capacitive energy storage lies in its relatively higher efficiency when compared to many other storage devices. Since the CES technology operates without transferring any material or substance, the wastage and waste products created by the process remain relatively lower. Thus, it helps in reducing the environmental pollution and conserving natural resources, and also helping in providing a renewable and sustainable electric energy.
Moreover, CES technology can be used for various other power and energy applications such as providing electricity during peak hours and utilizing the stored energy during off-peak hours. Capacitance energy storage can also be used in Point-of-Use applications to deploy energy when and where it is required.
Recent years have seen great advancements in capacitive energy storage technology, resulting in the invention of new point welders. Point welders are tools that are used to securely fasten components in capacitive energy storage systems. These welders are designed to enable precise and reliable welding of sensitive components, while reducing the welding time and minimizing potential damages.
Capacitive energy storage technology is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous advantages and it is now being widely used in various applications, such as electric vehicles, remote monitoring and control systems, renewable energy applications, and mobile energy applications. There are strong signs that in the future, capacitive energy storage systems will become even more sophisticated and cost effective, providing an efficient and reliable energy source for a wide range of applications.
