Review on the use of energy storage systems in railway applications
This review thoroughly describes the operational mechanisms and distinctive properties of energy storage technologies that can be integrated into railway systems.
Flywheels, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC), and electrochemical batteries are usually used in railway electrification . 3.1. Types of Storage Systems 3.1.1. Flywheel Flywheels work by converting electrical energy into kinetic energy from a rotating mass and vice versa.
The wide array of available technologies provides a range of options to suit specific applications within the railway domain. This review thoroughly describes the operational mechanisms and distinctive properties of energy storage technologies that can be integrated into railway systems.
Many developing (India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Turkey, etc.) and developed countries (Australia, Germany, Japan, etc.) are designing and implementing photovoltaic systems at railway stations [18, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39].
Energy storage systems help reduce railway energy consumption by utilising regenerative energy generatedfrom braking trains. With various energy storage technologies available, analysing their features is essential for finding the best applications.
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