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Thermal Storage Power Plants (TSPP) as defined in Section 2 of this paper seem to be well-suited to cover the residual load with renewable energy and to reduce curtailment of excess power. They must be understood as highly flexible thermal power plants rather than as simple storage devices.
As investors are not likely to invest in power plants that would primarily produce surplus in order to be stored by others at low or zero cost, the only visible remedy is that regularly available “surplus” power (e.g. from large PV plants) and storage devices (e.g. Carnot Batteries) are developed together as units.
A TSPP as defined here is a thermal power station that converts different forms of primary energy into power on demand. In this context, it does not differ from any other conventional thermal power plant. It is also very similar to conventional plants in terms of using renewable or fossil fuel for power generation.
The TSPP concept is similar to that of concentrating solar power plants (CSP) that have been known and operated for many decades. The CSP concept is also based on a thermal power station and a high temperature heat storage that is fed by a concentrating solar thermal collector field.
For instance, the installation of 20 GW steam turbines in form of TSPP in Germany would allow for the additional installation of 100 GW PV plants without creating grid fluctuations, but on the contrary covering most of the residual load with solar power (please refer to Section 3 for details).
Recognizing this, Hermann et al. and Geyer propose to transform conventional thermal power plants by adding an electric heater and heat storage in order to be able to absorb surplus power from the grid and thus reduce fuel consumption.
The global solar storage container market is experiencing explosive growth, with demand increasing by over 200% in the past two years. Pre-fabricated containerized solutions now account for approximately 35% of all new utility-scale storage deployments worldwide. North America leads with 40% market share, driven by streamlined permitting processes and tax incentives that reduce total project costs by 15-25%. Europe follows closely with 32% market share, where standardized container designs have cut installation timelines by 60% compared to traditional built-in-place systems. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 45% CAGR, with China's manufacturing scale reducing container prices by 18% annually. Emerging markets in Africa and Latin America are adopting mobile container solutions for rapid electrification, with typical payback periods of 3-5 years. Major projects now deploy clusters of 20+ containers creating storage farms with 100+MWh capacity at costs below $280/kWh.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving solar storage container performance while reducing costs. Next-generation thermal management systems maintain optimal operating temperatures with 40% less energy consumption, extending battery lifespan to 15+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $80/kWh to $45/kWh since 2023. Smart integration features now allow multiple containers to operate as coordinated virtual power plants, increasing revenue potential by 25% through peak shaving and grid services. Safety innovations including multi-stage fire suppression and gas detection systems have reduced insurance premiums by 30% for container-based projects. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple container additions at just $210/kWh for incremental capacity. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with commercial projects typically achieving payback in 4-7 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show 20ft containers (1-2MWh) starting at $350,000 and 40ft containers (3-6MWh) from $650,000, with volume discounts available for large orders.