Esie energy storage development trend

What is the future of energy storage?

Storage enables electricity systems to remain in balance despite variations in wind and solar availability, allowing for cost-effective deep decarbonization while maintaining reliability. The Future of Energy Storage report is an essential analysis of this key component in decarbonizing our energy infrastructure and combating climate change.

Is energy storage a new technology?

Energy storage is not a new technology. The earliest gravity-based pumped storage system was developed in Switzerland in 1907 and has since been widely applied globally. However, from an industry perspective, energy storage is still in its early stages of development.

Is energy storage a key innovation area in China?

China has issued several policies on energy storage and new energy consumption. In November 2014, China's State Council issued a strategic action plan for energy development (2014–2020), which identified energy storage as one of the key innovation areas.

Is energy storage a key part of the next-generation power grid?

Energy storage is a key part of the next-generation power grid and plays an important role in the smoothing and fixation of renewable energy. Firstly, this paper summarizes and analyzes the existing reviews, and determines the changing trend of ESS research field through the articles published in recent 15 years.

What is energy storage system (ESS)?

Energy storage system (ESS) is playing a vital role in power system operations for smoothing the intermittency of renewable energy generation and enhancing the system stability. We divide ESS technologies into five categories, mainly covering their development history, performance characteristics, and advanced materials.

Why do we need energy storage technologies?

The development of energy storage technologies is crucial for addressing the volatility of RE generation and promoting the transformation of the power system.