Shoko, Stevie (2023) Home Based Solar Power generation, storage, and localised energy grids. [USQ Project]
Abstract
To fully realise the benefits of solar energy there is a need to improve efficiency and reduce the cost in the process there is a need to develop a sound energy system. The need to develop highly efficient, low cost and more sustainable energy systems come with no debate and it’s the basis of this research project. In the research project I will carry out a study of how homebased solar power generation, storage and localised energy grids (HSGSLG) works. This will also involve carrying out a comparison, identifying the techniques that need to and can be improved making a recommendation of the best sustainable value for money products. Available energy storage techniques are: (1) Electro-chemical: Li-ions, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel metal hydride, Sodium Sulphur, Vanadium Flow and Lead-acid cell batteries; (2) Hydrogen storage: utility scale and onboard systems; (3) Electro-magnetic storage: super capacitors and super conducting magnetic energy storage; (4) Mechanical storage: flywheel, pumped hydro, compressed air and spring; (5) Thermal storage: The main intendent outcome of this project is to determine among the currently available energy storage techniques the most sustainable, cost effective technique identifying and recommending any improvements that can potentially be effected to these techniques. This outcome will be achieved by considering each techniques efficiency, sustainability and costs both initial and running costs.
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| Item Type: | USQ Project |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Engineering (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | Wen, Paul |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Mar 2026 04:02 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Mar 2026 04:02 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Photovoltaic, Energy Storage, Mini-Grid, Sustainable Energy, Home Based, Batteries |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/53002 |
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