Are batteries the best option for energy storage?

While other options exist, lithium-ion batteries are becoming the preferred way to store energy from renewable energy sources, with the help of IEC Standards. One of the ongoing problems with renewables like wind energy systems or solar photovoltaic power is that they are oversupplied when the sun shines or the wind blows but can lead to electricity shortages when the sun sets or the wind drops. The way to overcome the intermittency of wind and sun energy is to store it when it is in oversupply for later use, or when it is in short supply. Various technologies are used to store renewable energy, ...

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