Comprehensive Investigation of Cold Thermal Energy Storage Integrated District Cooling System

Demand for cooling has been rising over the last decade which is expected to touch 2800 TWh globally by 2050. The district cooling (DC) concept is getting attention worldwide, in which it is possible to utilize free cooling sources, renewable electricity and offer flexibility to the power grid. However, these technological upgrades in DC systems are hindered by the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, competition with electricity demand, and the temperature variability of free cooling sources. In this regard, the proposed research work aims to comprehensively investigate the integration of cold thermal storage in district cooling systems. In pursuit of these goals, a robust research methodology is proposed bringing together the theories/techniques from energy technology, information technology, sustainability, and meteorology. The results of the proposed work will be beneficial for a wide range of stakeholders such as DC companies, municipalities, investors,consumers.