Use of Energy Storage Systems in Electrical Distribution Networks - Review

Globally, in recent years, there has been considerable research and development for the design, manufacturing, and large-scale implementation of renewable energy sources (RES). This is in response to the alarming pollution of the environment - water, air, and soil, as a result of overusing traditional technologies for the production of electrical energy. Since RES are intermittent and their output is variable, it is necessary to use storage systems to harmonize/balance their participation in the electrical energy grid. This article presents a literature review of the main types of electrical energy storage devices and their application in power distribution networks.