Recent advancement in energy storage technologies and their applications

Renewable energy integration and decarbonization of world energy systems are made possible by the use of energy storage technologies. As a result, it provides significant benefits with regard to ancillary power services, quality, stability, and supply reliability. The COVID-19 pandemic of the last few years has resulted in energy shortages in various industrial and technology sectors. As a result, diverse energy storage techniques have emerged as crucial solutions. Throughout this concise review, we examine energy storage technologies role in driving innovation in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and thermal systems with a focus on their methods, objectives, novelties, and major findings. As a result of a comprehensive analysis, this report identifies gaps and proposes strategies to address them. Researchers, industry experts, and policymakers will benefit from the findings of this review, which are expected to shape the trajectory of advances in renewable energy storage.