FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, ITS APPLICATIONS AND RECENT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES: A REVIEW

Abstract

Energy storage systems have a essential role in recent years. Flywheel energy storage system is catching a eye of many researchers these days, since it has certain advantages over other existing energy storage systems. Flywheels’ attribute consists of high lifespan, very low maintenance, higher operation life, very low effect on nature and atmosphere, quick charge-discharge cycle, increased power-density and the ability to hold huge quantity of energy. The principal factors of FES technology includes material properties of flywheel, detailed geometrical specification, and bearing system supporting every elements, through which energy storing capacity and the energy per unit mass of flywheel are diametrically affected. Despite of rigorous research going on, Flywheel energy storage technology is not fully developed. With the help of new advances, the cost of Flywheel energy storage will significantly drop and the technology will play a noteworthy part in achieving global energy sustainability. The uses of Flywheel energy storage system have a broadspectrum beginning from very tiny purpose and go as far as large space applications. This paper presents a compendious
review of different existing energy storage systems, flywheel energy storage system, its components and its applications