Renewable Energy Storage Solutions: Innovations and Challenges

Nampiima Prisca J.

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Renewable energy storage solutions are pivotal in ensuring the reliability and stability of modern power grids as renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are inherently variable. This paper reviews key innovations and challenges associated with renewable energy storage technologies, including electrochemical, mechanical, and thermal storage systems. The discussion spans the integration of energy storage into renewable energy systems, the benefits of various technologies, and the barriers to their large-scale deployment. The conclusion highlights future directions for improving storage efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory frameworks to support the global transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Pumped Hydro Storage, Thermal Energy Storage.

CITATION: Nampiima Prisca J. Renewable Energy Storage Solutions: Innovations and Challenges. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research, 2024 3(2): 45-48