Four laboratory prototypes of thermochemical and sorption storage are described in this report. Measured results and projected heat storage densities for units of 70 and 1000 kWh storage for single family houses are reported. . In this work, Thermochemical Energy Storage (TCS), which stores thermal energy in the form of chemical bonds, is experimentally investigated for its potential for improving the efficiency and economics of the traditional TES systems. Solar energy is a promising alternative among the numerous renewable energy sources. Vast efforts are being made to achieve cost-competitiveness with other forms of energy.
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