The cost and optimisation of PV can be reduced with the integration of load management and energy storage systems. This review paper sets out the range of energy storage options for photovoltaics including both electrical and thermal energy storage systems.
For photovoltaic (PV) systems to become fully integrated into networks, efficient and cost-effective energy storage systems must be utilized together with intelligent demand side management.
Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal/phase change material systems A photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system converts solar radiation into electrical and thermal energy.
This review paper sets out the range of energy storage options for photovoltaics including both electrical and thermal energy storage systems. The integration of PV and energy storage in smart buildings and outlines the role of energy storage for PV in the context of future energy storage options.
PV technology integrated with energy storage is necessary to store excess PV power generated for later use when required. Energy storage can help power networks withstand peaks in demand allowing transmission and distribution grids to operate efficiently.
At the same time, the increasing profitability of integrated PV-storage-systems may bring major challenges for electric utilities that are likely to require increased investments in technical infrastructure that supports electricity generation (Hoppmann et al., 2014).