Reasons for the rapid development of energy storage

How has energy storage changed over 20 years?

As can be seen from Fig. 1, energy storage has achieved a transformation from scientific research to large-scale application within 20 years. Energy storage has entered the golden period of rapid development. The development of energy storage in China is regional. North China has abundant wind power resources.

Why is energy storage important?

The excess electrical energy is stored and stably supplied to the grid when needed, which perfectly solves the shortcomings of renewable energy. With the large-scale utilization of renewable energy worldwide, energy storage technology has also developed rapidly. The United States is the fastest developing country in energy storage.

How can energy storage be improved?

Another measure is to build energy storage systems, such as the establishment of light energy storage, wind energy storage, and light–wind combined energy storage systems to buffer and reduce the impacts on grids.

Why should energy storage technology be used in a large-scale application?

The premise of large-scale application of energy storage technology is to set industry standards for energy storage. On the one hand, there have been many safety accidents in energy storage systems around the world. The development of energy storage standards can effectively reduce the danger of energy storage.

What factors influence the choice of energy storage technology?

The selection of an energy storage technology hinges on multiple factors, including power needs, discharge duration, cost, efficiency, and specific application requirements. Each technology presents its own strengths and limitations, rendering them suitable for distinct roles in the energy landscape.

Why should we study energy storage technology?

It enhances our understanding, from a macro perspective, of the development and evolution patterns of different specific energy storage technologies, predicts potential technological breakthroughs and innovations in the future, and provides more comprehensive and detailed basis for stakeholders in their technological innovation strategies.