Electric storage technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009097",
  "term": "Electric storage technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Electric Storage Technology",
  "definition": "Technologies that can store electricity to be used at a later time. These devices require a mechanism to convert alternating current (AC) electricity into another form for storage, and then back to AC electricity. Common forms of electricity storage include batteries, flywheels, and pumped hydro. Electricity storage can provide backup power, peaking power, and ancillary services, and can store excess electricity produced by renewable energy resources when available.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "DOE Federal Smart Grid Initiatives Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/electric-storage-technology/"
}