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Table 5 Different types of power storage and their comparison

From: A critical review on techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable energy resources-based microgrids

Storing type

Storing method

Storing time

Pro’s

Cons

Expenses

Rotary depositor

Automatic

Short time

Max power can be deposited

Tenuity of power takes place

-

Ultra capacitor

Electric

Short time

Lengthy cycle of life

Tenuity of power takes place

-

Pumped depositor hydropower

Automatic

Much time

Max power can be deposited

Need particular area

Too much

H2 depositary

Enzymatic

Medium

–

Peak force is needed for H2 depositary

More

Cryogenic Energy Storage

Automatic

Much time

Max power can be deposited

Unexpected behavior in transitory and changing cases

More

Warehouse concrete depositary

Automatic

Medium

Max power can be deposited

Tenuity of power takes place

-

Pressurized air energy depositary

Automatic

Medium

Max power can be deposited

Fixed propellant and area are needed

Low