Review on recycling energy resources and sustainability

Heliyon. 2023 Apr 1;9(4):e15107. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15107. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Shifting the production and disposal of renewable energy as well as energy storage systems toward recycling is vital for the future of society and the environment. The materials that make up the systems have an adverse effect on the environment. If no changes are made, the CO2 emissions will continue to increase while also impacting vital resources such as contaminating water sources and wildlife, manifesting in rising sea levels, and air pollution. The development of renewable energy storage systems (RESS) based on recycling utility and energy storage have been an important step in making renewable energy more readily available and more reliable. The emergence of RESS has revolutionized the way energy is obtained and stored for future uses. RESS such as those based on recycling utility and energy storage, provide a reliable and efficient means to harvest, store and provide energy from renewable sources on a large scale. The potential to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, increase energy security, and help protect the environment makes RESS an important tool in the fight against climate change. As the technology evolves, such systems will continue to play a vital role in the green energy revolution, providing access to a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power source. This paper provides an overview of the current research on recycling utility based renewable energy storage systems, including their components, power sources, benefits, and challenges. Finally, it assesses potential methods to overcome the challenges and improve the efficiency and reliability of the recycling utility based renewable energy storage systems.

Keywords: Batteries; Energy storage systems; Fuel cells; Renewable energy systems; Solar cells; Wind turbines.

Publication types

  • Review