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.