From home to industry: diverse applications for power storage solutions
The applications of power storage solutions in the home and industrial sectors show remarkable diversity, covering a wide range of technologies from distributed photovoltaic systems to large-scale energy storage systems. These applications and their importance are explored in more detail below.
Home Energy Storage Solutions
Home energy storage systems provide a stable and sustainable supply of electricity to the home by combining various forms of energy such as solar panels, wind turbines and utility power. These systems not only enable self-sufficiency, but also optimize energy use and reduce reliance on the traditional power grid. For example, the home energy storage solutions provided by Abbyson New Energy can store excess power and supply it to the grid or household appliances when needed. In addition, Huawei’s one-stop household smart PV solution emphasizes the importance of intelligent management, enabling efficient use of green power in the home through the EMMA Assistant.
Industrial Energy Storage Solutions
Industrial energy storage systems, on the other hand, focus more on large-scale energy storage and management to cope with fluctuations in power demand and improve energy efficiency. Lithium batteries are widely used as the main energy storage device in the industrial and commercial sectors, and the balance and optimization between the grid, batteries and loads is accomplished through local and remote EMS management systems. Eaton’s xStorage containerized battery storage system is suitable for use in electric power systems, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings, and can be used as a backup power source or sold back to the grid for economic gain under policy support.
Diversified Energy Storage Technologies
In addition to traditional electrochemical energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion batteries), other types of energy storage technologies are also evolving. Pumped storage power plant is currently one of the most widely used energy storage technologies, mainly used for peak and valley regulation, frequency regulation and emergency accident backup and other functions. Thermal energy storage technology also shows broad application prospects in new power systems, especially in promoting the large-scale, high-quality development of new energy with an important role.
Comprehensive application of energy storage system
The energy storage technology in modern power systems is not limited to a single form, but is a comprehensive application of multiple technologies. For example, in some scenarios, a combination of thermal and mechanical energy storage solutions can provide industrial heat and power. In addition, electrolyzer technology can convert excess renewable electricity into green hydrogen, which can be stored for long periods of time and converted into other forms of energy as needed.