This report attempts to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding energy storage technologies for both electric power grid and electric vehicle applications.
The most common mechanical storage systems are pumped hydroelectric power plants (pumped hydro storage, PHS), compressed air energy storage (CAES) and flywheel energy storage (FES).
Energy storage systems for electrical installations are becoming increasingly common. This Technical Briefing provides information on the selection of electrical energy storage systems, covering the principle benefits, electrical arrangements and key terminologies used.
This document should help readers gain a deep understanding of the energy storage technology landscape, identify potential applications in the electric energy storage sector, and compare various alternative energy storage technologies by application.
"This document provides guidelines for discrete and hybrid energy storage systems that are integrated with the electric power infrastructure, including end-use applications and loads.
Weighing the costs and financial benefits of energy storage technologies can be challenging. When deciding which technology might be right for your utility, keep in mind:
Energy storage technologies can potentially address these concerns viably at different levels. This paper reviews different forms of storage technology available for grid application and classifies them on a series of merits relevant to a particular category.
The HITT recommends that SPP staff create a white paper on the many issues related to storage to gain a better understanding of storage and how SPP should address these issues in the future.
Lithium ion batteries (Figure 2-5) have become the most important storage technology in the areas of portable and mobile applications (e.g. laptop, cell phone, electric bicycle, electric car) since around 2000.
