Introduction to magnetic flywheel energy storage technology

How does a flywheel energy storage system work?

A flywheel energy storage system (FESS) uses a high speed spinning mass (rotor) to store kinetic energy. The energy is input or output by a dual-direction motor/generator. To maintain it in a high efficiency, the flywheel works within a vacuum chamber.

What are the potential applications of flywheel technology?

Flywheel technology has potential applications in energy harvesting, hybrid energy systems, and secondary functionalities apart from energy storage. Additionally, there are opportunities for new applications in these areas.

What is a compact and highly efficient flywheel energy storage system?

Abstract: This article proposed a compact and highly efficient flywheel energy storage system. Single coreless stator and double rotor structures are used to eliminate the idling loss caused by the flux of permanent magnetic machines. A novel compact magnetic bearing is proposed to eliminate the friction loss during high-speed operation.

What is a flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (fess)?

A flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (FESS) is a type of energy storage system that uses a spinning rotor to store energy. Thanks to its unique advantages such as long life cycles, high power density, minimal environmental impact, and high power quality such as fast response and voltage stability, FESS is gaining attention recently.

What makes flywheel energy storage systems competitive?

Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESSs) are still competitive for applications that need frequent charge/discharge at a large number of cycles. Flywheels also have the least environmental impact amongst the three technologies, since it contains no chemicals.

Can axial-type same pole motor be used as a flywheel energy storage system?

Ekaterina Kurbatova proposed a magnetic system for an axial-type same pole motor suitable as both motor/generator in combination with the integrated design of the motor/generator, which can be utilized in conjunction with the flywheel energy storage system.