Xixi Wang , Haitao Yang , Xingbin Li , Zhigan Deng , Guohui Fu , Qianfeng Wu , Hui Zhi
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Gravitational energy storage: Media taxonomy, efficiency factors, comparison and selection
Energy storage technology (EST) has gained widespread attention as a key method of providing smooth and continuous electrical power with the rapid development of renewable energy sources. Gravitational energy storage (GES) has become an emerging mechanical EST due to its simple principle, low cost, large capacity, high efficiency and safety. This paper classifies GES into fluid GES, solid GES and particle GES according to different storage mediums with calculation principles, defines particle GES for the first time, and provides in-depth analyses and discussions on its related technologies. By comparing characteristics, status quo, advantages and disadvantages of different GES, efficiency impact factors are concluded, comparison and selection methods are summarized. It shows GES can complement other ESTs to promote renewable energy development. GES commercialization projects have been implemented, and need to assess their levelized cost of storage (LCOS) based on operational data feedback while clarifying industry indicators and exploring a stable development model.
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Applied Energy serves as a platform for sharing innovations, research, development, and demonstrations in energy conversion, conservation, and sustainable energy systems. The journal covers topics such as optimal energy resource use, environmental pollutant mitigation, and energy process analysis. It welcomes original papers, review articles, technical notes, and letters to the editor. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that bridge the gap between research, development, and implementation. The journal addresses a wide spectrum of topics, including fossil and renewable energy technologies, energy economics, and environmental impacts. Applied Energy also explores modeling and forecasting, conservation strategies, and the social and economic implications of energy policies, including climate change mitigation. It is complemented by the open-access journal Advances in Applied Energy.