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Navigating challenges in large-scale renewable energy storage:

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Is energy storage a major challenge in the energy transition?

Transitioning to renewable energy is vital to achieving decarbonization at the global level, but energy storage is still a major challenge. This review discusses the role of energy storage in the energy transition and the blue economy, focusing on technological development, challenges, and directions.

What is the role of energy storage in the energy transition?

This review discusses the role of energy storage in the energy transition and the blue economy, focusing on technological development, challenges, and directions. Effective storage is vital for balancing intermittent renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and marine energy with the power grid.

What role does energy storage play in the future?

As carbon neutrality and cleaner energy transitions advance globally, more of the future's electricity will come from renewable energy sources. The higher the proportion of renewable energy sources, the more prominent the role of energy storage. A 100% PV power supply system is analysed as an example.

What are the challenges to large-scale energy storage?

Shortages in critical raw materials, environmental impact, energy loss, and costs are some of the challenges to large-scale deployment. The blue economy promises opportunities for offshore energy storage, notably through ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and compressed air energy storage (CAES).

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