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Table 1
Advantages and disadvantages of TES [3].
| TES | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Sensible heat storage | Relatively inexpensive | Large volumes are necessary |
| Low energy density | ||
| Design to discharge thermal energy at constant temperatures | ||
| PCM and TCS | 3 times and 5 times higher energy density comparing to sensible heat storage; reduce CO2 emissions | Expensive; feasible for a high number of cycles |
| Barriers to entry on the market: cost improvements in terms of stability of storage performance and materials properties are necessary for both PCM and TCS. |
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