Critical review of energy storage systems

This review article critically highlights the latest trends in energy storage applications, both cradle and grave. Several energy storage applications along with their possible future prospects have also been discussed in this article. Comparison between these energy storage mediums, as well as their limitations were also thoroughly discussed. Suggestions and solutions in mitigating some of these challenges in order to improve the overall performance of these energy systems have also been analysed in this investigation. In spite of the accelerated growth in energy storage systems, there is still a grave need for further investigations, in order to reduce their costs. Further research activities will reduce the cost of some of these novel technologies, thereby accelerating their commercialization as well as making them better competitors against traditional energy storage mediums. (C) 2020 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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This review article critically highlights the latest trends in energy storage applications, discusses several energy storage applications and their future prospects, thoroughly compares different energy storage mediums and their limitations, and analyzes suggestions and solutions to mitigate challenges and improve performance. Further research activities are needed to reduce costs and accelerate commercialization of novel energy storage technologies.