To decarbonize electricity production, large amounts of wind and solar energy will be required. However, energy generated from these sources fluctuates and does not generally align with load patterns. Scaling up a portfolio of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies is urgently needed to decarbonize grids and provide energy security. The wide-ranging array of LDES technologies ensures a diversified supply chain.
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The graph and blogpost is a collaborative effort between Future Cleantech Architects and the LDES Council and shows a non-exhaustive list of LDES technologies grouped according to their approximate discharge duration and deployment readiness. Please note, this image focuses on LDES technologies that can be used to supply electricity.
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To learn more about the different LDES technologies for the power system, check out our complete blogpost and our edition of The Basics & The Gaps focused on LDES for the power system.
