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Table 3
Cost and energy density of state of the art TES systems.
| System | Storage method | Capital cost (US$/kWht) | Volumetric energy density (kWht/m3) | Relevant references |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-tank molten salt (Hitec XL) | Sensible | 28.21 | 240.2 | [8,50] |
| Two-tank liquid sodium | Sensible | 48.48 | 92.9 | [8,51] |
| Thermocline quartz/sand | Sensible | 20.26 | 183.3 | [8] |
| EPCMa chloride salt (alumina shell) | Latent | 19.74 | 340.6 | [8,52,53] |
| Coil in tank carbonate salt (stainless tubing) | Latent | 21 | 529.0 | [8,54] |
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