Advances in Energy Storage Technologies to Meet Future Energy Demands
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1072
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy storage; power system stability; power electronics control; power electronics-based power system; grid-forming control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of renewable energy sources, driven by global decarbonization efforts and the increasing demand for reliable and sustainable energy systems, has positioned energy storage technologies as a cornerstone of future energy solutions. As the world transitions toward intermittent renewable energy generation, such as solar and wind power, the need for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective energy storage systems has become more critical than ever. Energy storage plays a pivotal role in balancing supply and demand, enhancing grid stability, mitigating fluctuations in renewable energy output, and ensuring uninterrupted power supply during peak demand or grid outages. Furthermore, energy storage enables the electrification of transportation, supports off-grid and microgrid applications, and facilitates the integration of distributed energy resources into modern power systems. Recent advances in energy storage technologies, including next-generation batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels, compressed air energy storage, and thermal storage systems, are pushing the boundaries of energy density, cycle life, safety, and sustainability. Additionally, innovations in power electronics, battery management systems, and grid-interactive controls are optimizing the performance and economic viability of these technologies. This Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and practical solutions that will accelerate the deployment of energy storage systems to meet the evolving demands of a low-carbon energy future.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and innovations in energy storage technologies, covering materials, system design, control strategies, and applications. We invite contributions that address the theoretical, experimental, and practical aspects of energy storage systems, with a focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced battery technologies: lithium-ion, solid-state, flow batteries, and beyond;
- Supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage systems;
- Flywheels and mechanical energy storage;
- Thermal energy storage materials and systems;
- Grid-scale energy storage solutions;
- Grid-forming energy storage and related technologies;
- Energy storage for electric vehicles and transportation;
- Power electronics and control strategies for energy storage systems;
- Second-life applications and recycling of energy storage devices;
- Economic and environmental impacts of energy storage technologies;
- Novel materials for high-performance energy storage;
- Integration of energy storage with renewable energy systems;
- Smart grid and microgrid applications of energy storage.
We look forward to receiving your high-quality research contributions and reviews that will advance the field of energy storage technologies and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
Dr. Yunhui Huang
Dr. Peng Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy storage
- renewable energy
- sustainable energy
- a low-carbon energy future
- battery technologies
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