Solar energy increases its popularity in many fields, from buildings, food productions to power plants and other industries, due to the clean and renewable properties. To eliminate its intermittence feature, thermal
The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (SP) and wind power (WP) is increasing rapidly these years [1], and it has reached 1000 GW only in China till now [2].However, the intermittency
Under this paper, different thermal energy storage methods, heat transfer enhancement techniques, storage materials, heat transfer fluids, and geometrical configurations are discussed. A comparative assessment of
This review highlights the latest advancements in thermal energy storage systems for renewable energy, examining key technological breakthroughs in phase change materials (PCMs), sensible thermal storage,
Because of the unstable and intermittent nature of solar energy availability, a thermal energy storage system is required to integrate with the collectors to store thermal energy and retrieve it whenever it is required.
Solar energy, a pivotal renewable resource, faces operational challenges due to its intermittent and unstable power output. Thermal energy storage systems emerge as a promising solution, with phase change materials (PCMs) packed beds attracting attention for their compactness and stable temperature transitions.
This review highlights the latest advancements in thermal energy storage systems for renewable energy, examining key technological breakthroughs in phase change materials (PCMs), sensible thermal storage, and hybrid storage systems. Practical applications in managing solar and wind energy in residential and industrial settings are analyzed.
In thermal energy storage systems, PCMs are essential for storing energy during high renewable energy generation periods, such as solar and wind. This energy storage capability allows for more efficient supply and demand management, enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources .
Thermal energy storage is crucial for the transition to renewable energy systems because it stores excess energy generated by intermittent sources such as solar and wind [1, 2, 3].
The solar thermal storage unit can also improve the equipment performance in terms of a smooth supply of energy with fluctuated solar energy collection as solar radiation varies throughout a day.
