Energy storage markets, application and value analysis

A confluence of industry drivers including increased deployment of renewable generation, cost for managing grid peak demands, and capital investments in grid infrastructure for reliability and smart grid initiatives are creating a new interest in electric energy storage systems. This paper will review the role and value of energy storage systems to the electric grid. It will present findings from EPRI´s research in 2009, which examined the current markets and applications for electric energy storage systems in the U.S.