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Grid Peak Shaving and Energy Efficiency Improvement: Advances in Gravity Energy Storage Technology and Research on Its Efficient Application

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  • Shaojun Wang

    (Bayannur Power Supply Branch Company, Inner Mongolia Electric Power (Group) Co., Ltd., Bayannur 015000, China)

  • Hao Xiao

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Zhaoquan Zhao

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Dezhao Li

    (Key Laboratory of Quantum Precision Measurement of Zhejiang Province, School of Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China)

  • Dong Hu

    (Beijing Changcheng Institute of Metrology and Measurement, Beijing 100095, China)

  • Qi Hu

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Chen Shen

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Xingyu Zhang

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Jiahao Hu

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Cheng Chi

    (School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Xin Cheng

    (Bayannur Power Supply Branch Company, Inner Mongolia Electric Power (Group) Co., Ltd., Bayannur 015000, China)

  • Wei Zhang

    (Bayannur Power Supply Branch Company, Inner Mongolia Electric Power (Group) Co., Ltd., Bayannur 015000, China)

  • Erjun Bu

    (Inner Mongolia Academy of Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010010, China)

  • Chenxu Zhao

    (Inner Mongolia Electric Power Group Zhihui Technology Development Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010010, China)

  • An Wang

    (Inner Mongolia Electric Power Group Zhihui Technology Development Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010010, China)

  • Lu Wang

    (Inner Mongolia Tiankai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010010, China)

Abstract

Global energy issues have spurred the development of energy storage technology, and gravity-based energy storage (GBES) technology has attracted much attention. This comprehensive review examines the principles, applications, and prospects of GBES technology, a promising solution for mitigating the intermittency of renewable energy sources and enhancing grid stability. GBES harnesses potential energy by elevating solid or liquid mediums, offering distinct advantages over other energy storage technologies such as pumped hydro storage and batteries. The study examines various GBES configurations, emphasizing the importance of system design, control strategies, and efficiency. This review also evaluates the economic, environmental, and social benefits of GBES, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and potential for local economic growth. The need for policy support, technological innovation, and a robust regulatory framework is highlighted to promote the widespread adoption of GBES, which holds significant potential for enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy.

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  • Shaojun Wang & Hao Xiao & Zhaoquan Zhao & Dezhao Li & Dong Hu & Qi Hu & Chen Shen & Xingyu Zhang & Jiahao Hu & Cheng Chi & Xin Cheng & Wei Zhang & Erjun Bu & Chenxu Zhao & An Wang & Lu Wang, 2025. "Grid Peak Shaving and Energy Efficiency Improvement: Advances in Gravity Energy Storage Technology and Research on Its Efficient Application," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-44, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:4:p:996-:d:1594317
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