Energy Storage in Building Components

Abstract

Much attention has recently been paid to energy storage methods. And the reason for that is the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and other types. It became a crucial part of setups for using renewable energy sources to offset the unavailability time. The two primary types of storage techniques—sensible and latent heat storage—bring workable and inexpensive solutions to close the supply–demand gap. It is simple to store thermal energy for a short period using sensible heat storage materials such as pebbles, sand, and metal scraps. In contrast, due to their diverse chemical characteristics and cutting-edge implementation methods like form stabilization and microencapsulation, latent heat storage materials like phase change materials span a wide range of applications to store and use thermal energy. In addition, geothermal, chemical, and mechanical energy storage can be achieved by thermal reservoirs, thermochemical processes, and flywheels, respectively. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Shailendra Kumar Shukla; individual chapters, the contributors.