Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES)

EES devices are essentially different types of batteries. They are made up of two basic parts; the electrodes, which store energy in conventional batteries and the electrolyte through which ion transport traditionally occurs creating the flow of electricity (Abele, Elkind, Intrator, & Washom, 2011). Batteries currently represent the most used form of energy storage for small scale electronic applications, from small watch batteries to the lithium-ion batteries that power many wireless and mobile devices to lead-acid battery arrays used in automobiles or for server backup systems and small island grid energy storage. Recent trends show promise in large scale municipal grade battery storage systems, such as Vanadium redox batteries, especially as they can rapidly respond to significant fluctuations in grid electricity supply (Abele, Elkind, Intrator, & Washom, 2011).

As I add posts reviewing different energy storage devices in the category of Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES) devices I will add a link to that post below:

• Lead-Acid Batteries
• Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Flow Batteries
• Nickel Electrode Batteries
• V2G

Works Cited

Abele, A., Elkind, E., Intrator, J., & Washom, B. (2011). 2020 Strategic Analysis of Energy Storage in California. Los Angeles: California Energy Commission. Publication Number: CEC-500-2011-047.