Review of Compressed Gas Energy Storage Technology Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202602302

Author(s)

Wenjing Xia*, Wenhao Jiang, Cheng Liu, Xinhua Li, Ningning Cai, Liang Zhu

Affiliation(s)

MCC Huatian Nanjing Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu, Nanjing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the rapid development of global renewable energy, the insufficiency of grid peak shaving capacity and the problem of new energy consumption have become increasingly prominent, large-scale energy storage technologies urgently require advancement. This article introduces the research progress of domestic compressed air energy storage technology, analyzes its technical principles, key challenges, and future development directions, and provides references for technology research and development and engineering applications in related fields. Firstly, the fundamental principles of compressed gas energy storage technology are explained, including typical technical routes of compressed air energy storage (CAES), as well as the system types of compressed carbon dioxide energy storage (CCES). Secondly, the latest research progress is summarized from the dimensions of key technologies, system coupling integration, and application scope expansion. Finally, based on the technical bottlenecks and application requirements, the current challenges and future development directions are analyzed. The results show: the CAES technology has established a complete system ranging from component optimization to multi-energy coupling, and has made significant progress in aspects such as gas storage chamber sealing, equipment dynamic control, and system efficiency improvement. CCES technology achieves performance breakthroughs through innovative working fluids, system configuration optimization, and multi-energy coupling. However, both of them face challenges such as improving the reliability of key equipment, dynamic matching of system integration, and reducing initial investment costs. In the future, through interdisciplinary cross-innovation to break through technical bottlenecks, it is necessary to promote large-scale and commercial applications of pressurized gas energy storage technologies, providing core energy storage support for the new power system.

Keywords

Compressed Air; Compressed Carbon Dioxide; Energy Storage; Renewable Energy; Power System

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