Energy Storage Technologies for Energy Grids

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
Guest Editors

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• 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