Gravity energy storage technology based on slopes and mountains
Vigorously developing renewable energy and achieving a clean energy transformation are crucial for achieving carbon peak and neutrality.The demand for various energy storage technologies in power grid is increasing,with large-scale energy storage being a key technical approach for effectively addressing the challenges associated with connecting renewable energy to the grid.Pumped energy storage is a well-established,widely used,and high-capacity physical storage technology that serves as a benchmark in the field.Gravity energy storage has recently emerged as a widely recognized physical energy storage technology.It encompasses various types of technologies tailored to different application scenarios.This study aims to introduce slope gravity energy storage principles and structures,specifically focusing on installations based on mountain slopes and inclined mines.It meticulously classifies and elaborates on application scenarios and technical characteristics,encompassing technology types such as pumped energy storage based on mountain slopes,track-type gravity energy storage,and cable-type gravity energy storage.Subsequently,this study delves into a comprehensive review of the research progress and application of slope gravity energy storage across different categories.It provides an in-depth exploration of advantages and disadvantages associated with each technology type.Based on this analysis,we propose an enhanced slope gravity energy storage technology:slope cable rail gravity energy storage.This approach combines the strengths of slope track and slope suspension cable car gravity energy storage while addressing their drawbacks.Subsequently,this study summarizes current issues and outlines future slope gravity energy storage technology prospects.
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