Thermo-mechanical energy storage(TMES)technologies are increasingly recognized as essential solutions for enhancing the efficiency and stability of energy systems,particularly in the integration of renewable energy so...Thermo-mechanical energy storage(TMES)technologies are increasingly recognized as essential solutions for enhancing the efficiency and stability of energy systems,particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources.These technologies leverage the conversion between thermal,electrical and mechanical energy to store and release energy,providing an effective tool to address the intermittency and variability of renewable sources such as wind and solar.This editorial explores the fundamental principles,innovations,challenges,and future research directions of TMES technologies,with a focus on developments in compressed-air energy storage(CAES),liquid-air energy storage(LAES),Carnot battery/pumped-thermal energy storage(PTES),and carbon dioxide energy storage(CDES).展开更多
文摘Thermo-mechanical energy storage(TMES)technologies are increasingly recognized as essential solutions for enhancing the efficiency and stability of energy systems,particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources.These technologies leverage the conversion between thermal,electrical and mechanical energy to store and release energy,providing an effective tool to address the intermittency and variability of renewable sources such as wind and solar.This editorial explores the fundamental principles,innovations,challenges,and future research directions of TMES technologies,with a focus on developments in compressed-air energy storage(CAES),liquid-air energy storage(LAES),Carnot battery/pumped-thermal energy storage(PTES),and carbon dioxide energy storage(CDES).
