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Which energy storage technique is suitable for small scale energy storage application?

General technical specifications of energy storage techniques [1, 10, 186, 187]. From Tables 14 and it is apparent that the SC and SMES are convenient for small scale energy storage application. Besides, CAES is appropriate for larger scale of energy storage applications than FES.

Can energy storage technology be used for micro/small-scale devices?

However, in this study, the focus is on energy storage technologies used for micro/small-scale devices since low energy harvesting systems have been examined extensively for many years, and this technology cannot consistently work alone effectively [, , , ]. There is still further improvement needed for it to be widely adopted.

Can small-scale energy storage systems be used for self-sustainable technology?

The research on small-scale energy storage systems used for self-sustainable technology identified the challenges and further research that must be carried out to achieve a more sustainable and stable integrated technology, moving from the proof of concept or laboratory to actual applications.

What are the most popular energy storage systems?

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the most popular energy storage systems including electrical energy storage systems, electrochemical energy storage systems, mechanical energy storage systems, thermal energy storage systems, and chemical energy storage systems.

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