A Review on Integration of Energy Storage in the US Electricity Markets

Energy storage resources are rapidly evolving into a critical component of the US electricity grid, offering numerous benefits including grid stability, renewable energy integration, and cost optimization. This paper delves into the market implementations of integrating ESRs in the US electricity markets, presents the current state of market mechanisms, addresses potential challenges and the improvements for ensuring fair energy trading and better grid operation, summarizes the US lessons for China’s ongoing implementation.