Mst Bipasha Khatun
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
North China Electric Power University
mstbipashakhatun386@gmail.com
Abstract:
The integration of renewable energy sources into power systems has posed several new
challenges for operators. Coping with the inherent intermittency and variability of
renewables like solar and wind power requires innovative solutions to ensure stable,
reliable, and high-quality electricity supply. One promising solution is incorporating
energy storage systems (ESSs) into the grid. ESSs play a vital role in mitigating
fluctuations in renewable energy generation by storing surplus energy and releasing it
when needed, thus maintaining system balance and resilience. This article explores
current and emerging trends and technologies related to grid-connected ESSs,
categorizing ESS technologies into five main types: mechanical, electrical,
electrochemical, chemical, and thermal. Mechanical ESSs, such as pumped hydro storage
and flywheels, store energy using physical mechanisms, while electrical ESSs, like
capacitors and superconducting magnetic energy storage, utilize electrical and magnetic
fields. Electrochemical ESSs, such as batteries, store and release energy through chemical
reactions, and chemical ESSs involve processes like hydrogen storage. Thermal ESSs
capture and store heat energy for later use. Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are
particularly highlighted due to their significant potential and increasing popularity,
driven partly by the electrification of transportation, which has spurred advancements in
battery technologies and economies of scale.
Keyword:
Power grid network, Energy storage system, Grid management, Power System, Battery
system
Citation
Khatun, M. B. (2025). Network-Linked Energy Storage Systems: Current Technolo-gies and Upcoming Innovations. In Journal of Global Knowledge and Innovation (Version 1, Vol. 2, Number 1, pp. 1–64). Journal of Global Knowledge and Innovation (JGKI). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14619194