Applications | Overview of Energy Storage Systems

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Title: Applications | Overview of Energy Storage Systems
Authors: Cigolotti, Viviana, Genovese, Matteo, Piraino, Francesco, Fragiacomo, Petronilla
Source: Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources ISBN: 9780323958226
Publisher Information: Elsevier BV, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Chemical energy storage, Pumped hydro energy storage, Energy storage technologies, Compressed air energy storage, Thermal energy storage, Stationary applications, Batteries, Power-to-liquid, Renewable energy integration, Mechanical energy storage, Electrochemical energy storage, Historical perspective, Fuel cells, Electrical energy storage, Power-to-gas
Description: This chapter provides an overview of stationary energy storage technologies. It examines the historical context and motivation for their development, highlighting their significance in meeting future energy demands. The chapter examines various categories of energy storage technologies, such as electrochemical (batteries and fuel cells), mechanical (pumped hydro, compressed air, and flywheel), thermal (sensible, latent, and thermochemical), chemical (power-to-gas and power-to-liquid), and emerging technologies, such as magnetic and supercapacitor energy storage. In addition, the chapter discusses market trends, potential obstacles and opportunities for energy storage technologies, emphasizing the significance of energy storage for achieving a sustainable and dependable energy future.
Document Type: Part of book or chapter of book
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-96022-9.00091-8
Rights: Elsevier TDM
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....044d7e560dad215ca93314b5c7015f39
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:This chapter provides an overview of stationary energy storage technologies. It examines the historical context and motivation for their development, highlighting their significance in meeting future energy demands. The chapter examines various categories of energy storage technologies, such as electrochemical (batteries and fuel cells), mechanical (pumped hydro, compressed air, and flywheel), thermal (sensible, latent, and thermochemical), chemical (power-to-gas and power-to-liquid), and emerging technologies, such as magnetic and supercapacitor energy storage. In addition, the chapter discusses market trends, potential obstacles and opportunities for energy storage technologies, emphasizing the significance of energy storage for achieving a sustainable and dependable energy future.
DOI:10.1016/b978-0-323-96022-9.00091-8