Harnessing Heat for Grid Stability: The Sand Battery's Unseen Edge

The Sand Battery provides a stable power supply, ensuring grid frequency is maintained at 50 Hz.

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As a flexible electricity consumer, the Sand Battery can adjust its charge to balance the grid.

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Participants in reserve markets, like the Sand Battery, receive compensation for their readiness.

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Marginal pricing dictates that all accepted bids are paid at the rate of the highest bid.

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The Sand Battery, by participating in the aFRR market, turns charging into a profitable venture.

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A 2 MW Sand Battery can yield profits by offering upregulation and downregulation services.

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The case study revealed that the Sand Battery covered its costs and generated surplus revenue.

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Terhi Moisala noted, "The profits from aFRR markets were enough to cover the charging costs, with a nice margin!"

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Sand Battery technology exemplifies the synergy between environmental sustainability and economic gain.

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