Is energy storage a new technology?

Energy storage is not a new technology. The earliest gravity-based pumped storage system was developed in Switzerland in 1907 and has since been widely applied globally. However, from an industry perspective, energy storage is still in its early stages of development.

Why should we study energy storage technology?

It enhances our understanding, from a macro perspective, of the development and evolution patterns of different specific energy storage technologies, predicts potential technological breakthroughs and innovations in the future, and provides more comprehensive and detailed basis for stakeholders in their technological innovation strategies.

Will energy storage be stable in the future?

This may mean that electrochemical energy storage will enter a relatively stable period in the future, while thermal energy storage and electromagnetic energy storage will enter a period of rapid development.

What are the challenges in energy storage?

There are also challenges in materials synthesis , battery safety , and other aspects that require more personnel and time to solve related problems. Overall, mechanical energy storage, electrochemical energy storage, and chemical energy storage have an earlier start, but the development situation is not the same.

How has China accelerated its energy storage development?

Specifically, as a developing country facing significant challenges such as environmental pollution and carbon emissions, China has accelerated its energy storage development and widely promoted the advancement of energy storage technologies . This has led to a narrowing gap between China, the US, and Europe.

Will research on electrochemical storage reach its peak?

The publication volume of electrochemical storage has been exponentially increasing, indicating that research on electrochemical storage may reach its peak and enter a stable development phase in the near future.