Battery selection for hybrid energy systems and thermal management in arctic climates

Hybrid energy systems are considered as a promising solution for meeting the power needs of offshore platforms due to the advances in renewable energy technologies and the need for reduction of dependency on fossil fuels. However, the unpredictable behavior resulting from the fluctuation and intermittence of the renewable energy sources and their dependence on local meteorological conditions, executes considerable impacts on normal operation of the hybrid system. As such, the energy storage is crucial for incessant energy supply and presents a preferable solution. The proposal explored in this paper is to give a full scope review of the principal energy storage technologies being developed so far, and the features and benefits of energy storage systems. The harsh Arctic conditions are also accounted, with a view to proposing a thermal management system.