In the current situation with the unprecedented deployment of clean technologies for electricity generation,
it is natural to expect that storage will play an important role in electricity networks. This paper
provides a qualitative methodology to select the appropriate technology or mix of technologies for
different applications. The multiple comparisons according to different characteristics distinguish this
paper from others about energy storage systems.
Firstly, the different technologies available for energy storage, as discussed in the literature, are
described and compared. The characteristics of the technologies are explained, including their current
availability. In order to gain a better perspective, availability is cross-compared with maturity level.
Moreover, information such as ratings, energy density, durability and costs is provided in table and
graphic format for a straightforward comparison. Additionally, the different electric grid applications of
energy storage technologies are described and categorised. For each of the categories, we describe the
available technologies, both mature and potential. Finally, methods for connecting storage technologies
are discussed.
LOPES FERREIRA Helder Miguel;
GARDE Raquel;
FULLI Gianluca;
KLING Wil;
PECAS LOPES Joao;
2014-01-28
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
JRC88589
0360-5442,
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544213001515#,
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC88589,
10.1016/j.energy.2013.02.037,
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