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Energy Storage Technologies for Energy Grids

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D: Energy Storage and Application".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2025 | Viewed by 747

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Interests: thermo-mechanical energy storage systems; district energy networks; energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis of energy conversion systems
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Interests: power system stability and control; grid integration and control of renewables; HVDC transmission; DC technologies; modelling and control of integrated energy systems; modelling of dynamic systems; multivariable control
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As more and more renewable energy sources are incorporated into energy systems every year, the importance of energy storage systems as an integral aspect of energy systems is increasing. The realization that they play an increasingly vital role in ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of energy systems is driving scientists and engineers to find new solutions for energy storage technologies. The principles and dynamics of energy storage systems are different. Therefore, one of the challenges facing engineers is the integration of energy storage systems into energy networks.

Some energy storage technologies, such as pumped hydro storage or battery energy storage systems, can only be integrated into power grids. In contrast, other energy storage technologies, such as thermomechanical energy storage systems or thermal storage systems, although still not widespread, can be integrated into electricity grids as well as into heating or cooling networks. In order to understand how energy storage systems could ensure the reliable operation of electricity, gas, heating or cooling networks, it is necessary to assess the various technologies and their potential for integration into these grids. 

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers to present their work and share ideas on the future of energy storage systems integrated with energy networks. Original research papers on the latest developments in energy storage technologies and their integration into various energy networks are invited. We also welcome review articles on existing energy storage technologies, their integration into energy grids and the challenges involved.

Dr. Audrius Bagdanavicius
Prof. Dr. Carlos E. Ugalde-Loo
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Keywords

  • electrical energy storage
  • electrochemical energy storage
  • hydrogen-based storage
  • mechanical energy storage
  • thermal energy storage
  • thermo-mechanical energy storage
  • energy networks
  • power grids
  • gas networks
  • heating networks
  • cooling networks

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A Review of Multi-Temporal Scale Regulation Requirements of Power Systems and Diverse Flexible Resource Applications
by Fan Li, Hongzhen Wang, Dong Liu and Ke Sun
Energies 2025, 18(3), 643; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030643 - 30 Jan 2025
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With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, the regulation requirements of power systems have become more dynamic and complex. This paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-temporal scale regulation requirements and explores the application of diverse [...] Read more.
With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, the regulation requirements of power systems have become more dynamic and complex. This paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-temporal scale regulation requirements and explores the application of diverse flexible resources across different time scales. The regulation demands are categorized into short, medium, and long-term scales, each presenting unique challenges that need to be addressed for efficient power system operation. Existing studies primarily focus on the adjustment of a single time scale, often overlooking the interplay between multiple time scales. This paper critically analyzes the limitations of previous approaches and demonstrates the need for more holistic and flexible solutions. The research results show that integrating diverse, flexible resources, including energy storage systems (ESS) and demand response (DR), can effectively meet regulation needs across various time scales. Additionally, the paper identifies the potential of hydrogen-based solutions to address emerging challenges in power system regulation. The findings highlight the importance of combining multiple flexible resources to improve system resilience and sustainability, offering a pathway toward more efficient and adaptable power systems. Full article
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