Energy storage ‘black science and technology’: the magic power to ‘keep fresh’ electricity.
In our lives, electricity is like an ‘acute’ friend, it is always ready to use, once generated to be used
immediately, otherwise it will be wasted. But now, a magical energy storage technology is changing all
this, it is like to the power to put a ‘fresh box’, so that the power can be ‘when you want to use
when to use’, which is the much-anticipated energy storage industry.
First, why is the energy storage industry so important
With the acceleration of the global energy transition, solar, wind and other renewable energy gradually
become the main force of energy supply. But these energy sources have a ‘small drawback’, is that
their power generation is intermittent and unstable, such as the sun goes down after the solar power
generation stops, the wind stops the wind power generation is gone. This leads to the problem of
imbalance between supply and demand of electricity, sometimes too much electricity can not be used
up, and sometimes not enough. The energy storage technology is like a ‘super charging treasure’,
it can be in the electricity when the power to store up, in the electricity less time to release, to ensure
the stable operation of the power system.
Second, the energy storage technology ‘eighteen arts and crafts’
Energy storage technology is not just a simple ‘storage’ and ‘discharge’ so simple, it has a variety
of forms, each has its own unique features.
Lithium-ion battery: This is currently one of the most widely used energy storage technology, it is like
an ‘energy elf’, can quickly absorb and release electricity, and small size, high energy density. It is
not only widely used in mobile phones, computers and other electronic products, but also in electric
vehicles and energy storage power stations.
Liquid Flow Battery: This battery is like an ‘energy reservoir’, its electrolyte can circulate like water,
and it can store a large amount of electricity, which is suitable for large-scale energy storage projects.
It is suitable for large-scale energy storage projects. Moreover, it has a long service life, and its performance
will not be significantly reduced even after multiple charging and discharging.
Compressed air energy storage: Imagine compressing air, storing it, and then releasing it to generate
electricity when needed. This technology sounds like science fiction, but it has actually become a reality.
It uses excess electrical energy to compress and store air in underground caverns or containers, and then
releases it to drive a generator to produce electricity when needed.
Flywheel energy storage: Flywheel energy storage is like an ‘energy gyroscope,’ storing kinetic energy
through a high-speed spinning flywheel. When electricity is needed, the rotational kinetic energy of the
flywheel will be converted into electrical energy output. It is characterised by a fast response time, able
to release a large amount of energy in a short period of time, very suitable for the need to quickly
adjust the power occasions.
Third, the energy storage industry's ‘growing pains’
Although the energy storage industry has great potential and broad prospects for development, it also
faces a number of challenges. Firstly, the cost of energy storage systems is still relatively high, which
makes some enterprises and users have concerns when using them. Secondly, the safety of energy
storage technology also needs to be further improved, after all, storing a large amount of electricity is
like storing an ‘energy bomb’, which may lead to safety accidents in the event of failure. In addition,
the life and efficiency of the energy storage system also needs to be constantly improved to meet the
growing energy demand.
Future outlook for the energy storage industry
Despite the many challenges, the outlook for the energy storage industry remains bright. With the
continuous progress of technology and the gradual reduction of cost, energy storage technology will
play an increasingly important role in the future energy system. We can imagine that in the near future,
every household can have its own energy storage equipment, the excess electricity generated by solar
power during the day can be stored and reused at night, not only saving electricity costs, but also
contributing to environmental protection. In large-scale energy projects, energy storage systems will be
perfectly combined with renewable energy generation to achieve a stable supply and efficient use of energy.
The energy storage industry is like a rising star, and its development will bring more convenience and surprise
to our life. Let's look forward to the energy storage technology in the future can make greater breakthroughs,
for our energy world to bring more ‘fresh’ power.