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Energy storage is accomplished by devices or physical media that store some form of energy to perform some useful operation at a later time. A device that stores energy is sometimes called an accumulator or battery.

A unique characteristic of electric power is that the amount of electricity generated is fixed throughout short periods of time, yet the electricity demand rises and falls throughout the day (this fluctuation in energy demand is often referred to as "the duck curve"). The development of efficient and fiscally accessible energy storage technology that allows electricity or thermal energies to be available to meet demand anytime would be a great breakthrough in global electricity distribution. Energy storage devices help in meeting the goal by managing the amount of power needed to supply customers at the time when energy needs are greatest, during what is called "peak load".

Energy storage devices are able to balance microgrids by achieving an optimal balance between generation and load. Storage devices maintain differences between network loads and power generation. This creates more reliable power supplies and supports high tech industrial facilities. Energy storage and power electronics are a promising solution for transforming the electric power industry.

High voltage electronics, such as switches, inverters, and controllers allow electricity to be efficiently controlled for long distance transmission, a feature that allows the system to respond quickly to disturbances and to operate smoothly, thus reducing the need for additional infrastructure.

Most popular techniques

Some of the most frequently used energy storage devices are(reg ular or deep-cycle) lead-sulpheric acid-batteries placed at the home to overcome the regular power outtages that occur in developing countries (as the power plants in many developing countries don't always operate continuously). The advantage of these is that they are very easy to hook up to existing electrical systems and ie PV-solar panels.

Other techniques (mentioned in the above linked document) are to use electricity to create a (combustible) gas, use electricity to move a weight (ie stones, water, ...) and then allow the water, stones, ... to power an alternator/dynamo at a time when electricity is wanted.

Mobile devices are often powered using small electrochemical cells.

Benefits

Improved quality of power
Reliable delivery of electricity to customers
Improved stability of transmission and distribution systems
Improved availability of electricity
Increased market value of generation sources
Improved value of renewable energy devices
Improved availability of power from renewable energy sources

Challenges

High, largely unaffordable, costs of energy storage technology and power electronics
Accelerating market acceptance

Web Sources

External links

DIY Electricity System/ DIY home electricity system and UPS

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-'''Energy storage''' is accomplished by devices or physical media that store some form of energy to perform some useful operation at a later time. A device that stores energy is sometimes called an accumulator.
+'''Energy storage''' is accomplished by devices or physical media that store some form of energy to perform some useful operation at a later time. A device that stores energy is sometimes called an accumulator or battery.
+A unique characteristic of electric power is that the amount of electricity generated is fixed throughout short periods of time, yet the electricity demand rises and falls throughout the day (this fluctuation in energy demand is often referred to as "the duck curve"). The development of efficient and fiscally accessible energy storage technology that allows electricity or thermal energies to be available to meet demand anytime would be a great breakthrough in global electricity distribution. Energy storage devices help in meeting the goal by managing the amount of power needed to supply customers at the time when energy needs are greatest, during what is called "peak load".
+Energy storage devices are able to balance microgrids by achieving an optimal balance between generation and load. Storage devices maintain differences between network loads and power generation. This creates more reliable power supplies and supports high tech industrial facilities. Energy storage and power electronics are a promising solution for transforming the electric power industry.
+High voltage electronics, such as switches, inverters, and controllers allow electricity to be efficiently controlled for long distance transmission, a feature that allows the system to respond quickly to disturbances and to operate smoothly, thus reducing the need for additional infrastructure.
 ==Most popular techniques==
-Some of the most frequently used energy storage devices are ie (regular or deep-cycle) lead-sulpheric acid-batteries placed at the home to overcome the regular power outtages that occur in developing countries (as the power plants in many developing countries don't always operate continuously). The advantage of these is that they are very easy to hook up to existing electrical systems and ie PV-solar panels.
+Some of the most frequently used energy storage devices are(reg ular or deep-cycle) lead-sulpheric acid-batteries placed at the home to overcome the regular power outtages that occur in developing countries (as the power plants in many developing countries don't always operate continuously). The advantage of these is that they are very easy to hook up to existing electrical systems and ie PV-solar panels.
 Other techniques (mentioned in the above linked document) are to use electricity to create a (combustible) gas, use electricity to move a weight (ie stones, water, ...) and then allow the water, stones, ... to power an alternator/dynamo at a time when electricity is wanted.
 Mobile devices are often powered using small [[electrochemical cell]]s.
+===Benefits===
+* Improved quality of power
+* Reliable delivery of electricity to customers
+* Improved stability of transmission and distribution systems
+* Improved availability of electricity
+* Increased market value of generation sources
+* Improved value of renewable energy devices
+* Improved availability of power from renewable energy sources
+===Challenges===
+* High, largely unaffordable, costs of energy storage technology and power electronics
+* Accelerating market acceptance
+===Web Sources===
+* https://www.energy.gov/oe/activities/technology-development/energy-storage
+* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_storage
 ==See also==
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 ==External links==
 * [http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/DIY_home_electricity_system DIY Electricity System/ DIY home electricity system and UPS]
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