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Do flywheel energy storage systems have environmental and energy performance indicators?

Environmental and energy performance indicators are an important part of the investment decisions prior to the deployment of utility-scale flywheel energy storage systems. There are no published studies on the environmental footprints of FESSs that investigate all the life cycle stages from cradle-to-grave.

What are flywheel energy storage systems?

Flywheel energy storage systems (FESSs) have proven to be feasible for stationary applications with short duration, i.e., voltage leveling , frequency regulation , and uninterruptible power supply , because they have a long lifespan, are highly efficient, and have high power density .

How does Flywheel energy storage differ from other energy storage methods?

son in terms of specific power, specific energy, cycle life, self-discharge rate and efficiency can be found, for example, in . Compared with other energy storage methods, notably chemical batteries, the flywheel energy storage has much higher power densit

How much energy does a flywheel produce?

The net energy ratios of steel and composite flywheels are 2.5–3.5 and 2.7–3.8. The GHG emissions of steel and composite flywheels are 75–121 and 49–95 kg CO 2 eq/MWh. Flywheel energy storage systems are feasible for short-duration applications, which are crucial for the reliability of an electrical grid with large renewable energy penetration.

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