Energy storage
Interactive
Information module:
Summary of the energy stores that are available with today’s technology.
Type of media:
Interactive (1.8 MByte)
Last update:
2021-06-25
License:
This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
What does this mean?
How to reference this medium
Media package:
Description:
In order for energy to be available whenever it is needed, the energy is stored. This medium shows the most important energy stores for thermal, mechanical, chemical and electric energy. They are extremely important, particularly with a view to using renewable energy sources. Storing energy usually requires conversion processes, since not all forms of energy are equally suitable for storage. This module provides an overview of the efficiency of storage.
Information and ideas:
In-depth information on energy stores can also be found in the “Renewable energy sources" guideline. The media “Stores for electrical energy" and “How batteries and accumulators work" are also available specifically for electric energy stores. These are provided as individual media on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung.
Information and ideas:
In-depth information on energy stores can also be found in the “Renewable energy sources" guideline. The media “Stores for electrical energy" and “How batteries and accumulators work" are also available specifically for electric energy stores. These are provided as individual media on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung.
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Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Chemistry; Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Ecology; Energy supply; Environment (general); Environmental protection; Renewable energy; Ecology (environmental protection); Energy store; Energy supply; Environment; Power distribution; Renewable energy
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH using material from: Michael Heimerl - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3192286 (Page Electrical energy stores: bus; license: CC BY-SA 3.0)
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2020