Energy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2025, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (2): 854-867.doi: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2024.0867

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A comparative analysis for various scaled mechanical energy storage technologies applied to power systems with a high share of renewable energy sources

Qingshan WANG1,2(), Yan LI1,2(), Qun ZHANG1,2, Decheng WANG1,2   

  1. 1.State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Design Consulting Co. , Ltd.
    2.State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co. , Ltd. Economic Research Institute, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2024-09-14 Revised:2024-11-20 Online:2025-02-28 Published:2025-03-18
  • Contact: Yan LI E-mail:wangqingshan16@163.com;liyan20211126@163.com

Abstract:

This study focuses on the application of scaled mechanical energy storage (MES) technologies in power systems with a high share of renewable energy sources. Technologies such as pumped hydro storage (PHS), compressed air energy storage (CAES), flywheel energy storage (FES), and gravity energy storage (GES) are analyzed in detail. Based on the technical features and strengths of each type of scaled MES, their application scenarios in power systems are analyzed across various time scales. A comprehensive, multidimensional comparison of the technical performance and economic feasibility of different MES technologies is then performed. Finally, the latest MES engineering cases in China are briefly introduced. The results of this paper provide a valuable reference for developing scaled MES in power systems with a high share of renewable energy sources.

Key words: scaled mechanical energy storage, electrical characteristics, grid connection schemes, application scenarios, economic analysis

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