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Abstract - Because of the depletion and scarcity of natural resources, energy storage systems have become the foundation of energy
utilization today. Energy can be stored in a variety of ways, including kinetic, chemical, electrical, and thermal. The implementation
systems and devices used for each process distinguish the various storage types. In addition, applications can specify the characteristics
of the used energy as well as the consumption parameters. These systems generate energy during periods of high demand in order to
meet the needs of the population and industries. In hybrid configuration plants, energy storage plants can store energy generated
directly from one source or can combine two or more energy types to produce the required energy.
In this paper, we will discuss the various types of energy and describe the working principle of some systems using examples.
Following that, we will discuss the development outlook based on the trends that have been examined.
Keywords: Energy storage system, Mechanical energy storage system, Electrochemical energy storage system, Chemical
energy storage system, Thermal energy storage system, Electrical energy storage system.
1. Introduction
Energy is a physical quantity that measures the ability to generate work, radiation, or heat. In several systems, the
energy causes the modification of the primary status due to movement, deformation, or other thermal or mechanical
actions. In general, energy associates various parameters, including force, duration, the nature of the applied action, and the
system's state at the end of the experience. The popular forms of energy are radiation, gravitational, thermal, chemical,
electricity, latent heat, nuclear, potential, kinetic, sound, mechanical, and motion. Table 1 below contains the detailed
specifications for each form.
The listed forms in Table 1 are critical to meeting the world's daily energy needs. As a result, energy storage for later
uses is indispensable to reducing energy demand imbalances. The concept of energy storage entails converting energy from
difficult-to-store forms to more convenient or economically storable ones. Moreover, it offers valuable flexibility in the
choice of fuels and primary energy sources. Consequently, energy storage is a crucial component that approves the
necessity of renewable energy sources, and it plays an essential role in maintaining a robust and reliable modern electricity
system [1].
By 2030, the demand for energy storage will increase, necessitating some specialized devices and systems [2]. Rapid
reductions in the cost of wind and solar power generation and an even higher reduction in electricity storage costs have
made renewables plants more competitive with fossil resources alternative solutions [3]. Furthermore, by 2050, the demand
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for energy storage is expected to triple from its current level, especially in grid services, electromobility, and variable
renewable energy systems [4]. This rising demand necessitates extensive research to develop new storage techniques to
meet the needs of all sectors. ESSs are vital for the energy generation industry because their performance determines
system efficiency, operational costs, and system lifetime based on storage characteristics [5]. Energy can be stored directly
in its original form or converted later in the application process to another form. Several methods and principal systems are
employed in this regard. Thermoelectric, photovoltaic, thermionic, and magnetohydrodynamic generators are some of the
most common transformation systems [6]. Some new concepts emerge due to the rise of new transformation and
conversion strategies, such as the concept of power to X, which aims to convert or store electricity using surplus power.
Moreover, formulating an excellent energy conversion and management strategy has become an effective method to
achieve established goals with the application of advanced information technology for the incorporation of electricity and
natural gas systems [7].
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developing its installations since 1960 in order to increase capacity and effectively exploit its hydro resources while
avoiding the most critical issues such as power grid load adjustment and frequency control [19].
Fig. 1: Compressed air energy storage method Fig. 2: Pumped–storage hydroelectricity technique
GPE storage systems regenerate electric energy by utilizing gravitational energy for objects that remain in height. The
energy is released by holding objects at a height and then dropping them under natural gravitational force to create motion,
which turns generators and produces electricity that can be distributed to the grid. Multiple companies are investing in
GPE, a technology that uses solid materials at different elevations to store potential energy [20]. A start-up in Switzerland,
Vault, has created a new energy storage method that uses a six-arm crane to raise and lower 5000 concrete blocks of 35
tons while exploiting the power of the earth's gravitational pull [21]. Vault offers a grid-scale gravitational renewable ESS.
It expands its work by providing this technology in the form of buildings. Composite blocks are replacing concrete blocks
as eco-friendly and recycled materials [22]. They simplified their system by incorporating heavy-weight lifting and
lowering into an elevator-style building design that meets international building codes [22]. Actually, researchers are
working to improve efficiency, technological performance, and commercial potential.
HAs are used as a supplementary energy source to reduce pressure in hydraulic circuits. As a result, they are
combined with small pumps, shortening their cycles and conserving energy. They are also used to decrease vibration-
induced pulses. Some researchers have focused on overcoming the system's major limitation to increase storage capacity.
In this context, Liu Yanxiong, Xu Zhicheng, Hua Lin and Zhao Xinhao created a mathematical model of a controllable
accumulator to manage the four working modes; this research is supported by simulated pneumatic, mechanical, and
hydraulic models [23]. Others are considering developing new hybrid systems by combining various devices to increase
capacity and lifecycle. A new solution flywheel-accumulator based on increasing the moment of inertia and the angular
velocity is presented for this, and a numerical model is used to differentiate between the hydraulic system pressure and the
quantity of stored energy [24]. Furthermore, in the aircraft industry, accumulators are regarded as an important component
of the hydraulic circuit that must be continuously developed. In general, they deliver a transient flow in a limited time,
keep a continuous pressure, and act as an emergency power supply [25].
Fig. 3: Gravitational potential energy storage system Fig. 4: Illustration of the impact of an accumulator
diagram in a hydraulic circuit
With the advancement of the electric grid, considerable developments have limited the utilization of flywheels,
however, recent improvements in materials and power electronics have increased the necessity of building new storage
systems based on some mechanical components [26]. Actually, flywheel systems are used as an interruptible power supply
system in hospitals and datacenters to prevent grid outages and backup electrical power. Moreover, this system is used in
the Join European Torus research program to conduct fusion tests for plasma pulses. The system provides the JET device
with a maximum power of up to 400 MW and energy of up to 2600 MJ per pulse in order to generate and isolate the multi-
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mega-ampere plasma current [27]. Another application is the use of pulsed power in electromagnetic aircraft launch
systems. The flywheel employs a synchronous motor to generate energy for the operating condition of the electromagnetic
aircraft launch system; the energy is stored kinetically and launched in a series of pulses during the process [28].
2.2. Electrochemical Energy Storage System (ECESS)
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EESS refers to all systems capable of storing and regenerating electricity for later use, particularly during peak
demand periods. A variety of techniques are employed, the most important of which has proven profitable in the global
market [45]. Superconducting magnetic energy storage SMES is a technology that stores energy in DC form from a
magnetic field; It is primarily based on cryogenic temperatures and superconductivity [46] . Because SMES systems
provide less power loss, the coil is used for storage with the need for a protection system to deal with anomalous conditions
[47].
Fig. 6: Illustration of solar plant with TESS (Reproduced from Fig. 7: Illustration of the superconducting magnetic
[48]) energy storage system (Reproduced from [49])
4. Conclusion
In this paper, we explore the many sources of energy, describe the operating principles and innovations in several
installations, and discuss the newest trends and developments in the globe at large, as well as in Morocco specifically. It
provides a solid foundation for analyzing ESSs and comprehending their applications in various industries. In the future,
I'd like to identify appropriate technologies for electric vehicles, which are being developed to store and regenerate energy
to address depletion difficulties. Many systems can benefit from advances in energy storage and manipulation to solve
major problems. These conversion and storage techniques, on the other hand, have the potential to accelerate the adoption
of electric vehicles. To be widely used, these vehicles require regenerative onboard systems supplemented by refueling
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stations. As a result, research into these storage technologies may aid in the adoption of electric vehicles by identifying
compatibilities between various systems. Furthermore, hybrid configurations must be studied in order to be compatible
with the vehicle structure, easy to implement in a limited space, and easy to synchronize with the various other control
systems in the vehicle.
Acknowledgements
This paper and research are supported by the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST).
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