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Advancements in Energy-Storage Technologies: A Review of Current Developments and Applications

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  • Xin Liu

    (Northwest Branch of State Grid Corporation of China, Xi’an 710048, China)

  • Wujing Li

    (Northwest Branch of State Grid Corporation of China, Xi’an 710048, China)

  • Xiangyang Guo

    (Northwest Branch of State Grid Corporation of China, Xi’an 710048, China)

  • Biao Su

    (Northwest Branch of State Grid Corporation of China, Xi’an 710048, China)

  • Shuyu Guo

    (Northwest Branch of State Grid Corporation of China, Xi’an 710048, China)

  • Yiran Jing

    (China Electric Power Research Institute, Beijing 100192, China)

  • Xi Zhang

    (Institute of Electrical Engineering, School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China)

Abstract

Energy-storage technologies have rapidly developed under the impetus of carbon-neutrality goals, gradually becoming a crucial support for driving the energy transition. This paper systematically reviews the basic principles and research progress of current mainstream energy-storage technologies, providing an in-depth analysis of the characteristics and differences of various technologies. Additionally, a comprehensive summary of the economic characteristics of energy-storage technologies is presented. By evaluating the advantages and limitations of different energy-storage technologies, the potential value and application prospects of each in future energy systems are revealed, providing a scientific basis for the selection and promotion of energy-storage technologies. Furthermore, the paper summarizes the current applications of energy-storage technologies in power systems and the transportation sector, presenting typical case studies of energy-storage engineering demonstrations in China. These case studies offer valuable references for the development of related research in the field of energy storage.

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  • Xin Liu & Wujing Li & Xiangyang Guo & Biao Su & Shuyu Guo & Yiran Jing & Xi Zhang, 2025. "Advancements in Energy-Storage Technologies: A Review of Current Developments and Applications," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-39, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:18:p:8316-:d:1750960
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