Knowledge Power Up: Renewable Energy Storage Test!

Which type of battery is commonly used for residential energy storage systems?

Lead-acid

Alkaline

Lithium-ion

Nickel-metal hydride

What is the purpose of a grid-scale energy storage system?

To power electronic devices

To store excess renewable energy

To generate electricity from fossil fuels

To regulate voltage in electrical grids

Which renewable energy storage solution converts excess electricity into gravitational potential energy?

Flywheel

Pumped hydro

Compressed air energy storage

Thermal energy storage

What is a key advantage of using thermal energy storage in renewable energy systems?

High efficiency

Low cost

Small footprint

Long-term storage capability

Which technology is commonly used for short-duration energy storage in grid-scale applications?

Molten salt

Vanadium redox flow batteries

Lead-acid batteries

Supercapacitors