What is seasonal power storage?

The seasonal power storage is the ability to store energy for a daily, weekly, or monthly duration, which is used to compensate for the energy loss of long-term supply or seasonal variation in the supply and demand sides of a grid. Mark Kraeling, Michael C. Brogioli, in Software Engineering for Embedded Systems (Second Edition), 2019

What happens to excess power without storage?

Without storage, we have to let any excess power go to waste. By storing that excess power, we can ensure that our electricity grid can keep up with changing demand, whenever and wherever it arises—and that a cloudy day without much of a breeze doesn’t leave anyone’s home in the dark.

How important is power storage for an IoT device?

Power storage for an IoT device is another important technology consideration. An IoT device that is located near a power source and can be wired into that source clearly doesn’t have to worry about the availability of power. IoT devices in factories, or automobiles, fall into that category.

What are some examples of high power storage technologies?

Flywheels are an example of a storage mechanism that store kinetic energy in a rotating mass and instantly provide power bursts. Sodium-ion and nickel-zinc batteries are also technologies proven to provide short-duration, high-power storage, particularly for UPS applications.