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Renewable Energy - Volume 4: Energy Storage Systems - Mechanical, Hydro, and Thermal

Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Simulation and Modelling

  • 1st Edition - October 27, 2025
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Abdul Ghani Olabi
  • Language: English

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Renewable Energy - Volume 4: Energy Storage Systems - Mechanical, Hydro, and Thermal: Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Simulation and Modelling is a new volume in this comprehensive resource on renewable energy, edited by Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi. This book is designed for those looking for an extensive reference on energy storage technologies. Providing a unique structured approach to the emerging technologies and advances in energy storage systems, this book addresses mechanical, hydro, and thermal storage in a logical and accessible arrangement. From definitions of these technologies, to development in technology and application, to state of the art, analysis, and case studies, this book addresses the most sought-after and desirable practical elements for energy storage systems from an applied perspective.

With standalone, accessible, and functioning chapters dedicated to particular technology, this book is a suitable reference for postgraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, engineers, and industry personnel working on projects related to renewable energy, energy storage, sustainability, and energy system design.

Key features

  • Includes in-depth and up-to-date explanations for the latest developments in energy storage
  • Uniquely thematically arranged with structured content, for accessible and usable reference material
  • Extensively illustrated and supported by examples and case studies

Readership

Postgraduate and graduate students, early career researchers, and faculty in renewable energy, energy storage, energy systems, and engineering

Table of contents

Section 1: Flywheel Energy Storage Systems

1. Introduction to Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Alia AlJassmi, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

2. Developments of Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Mohamad Ayoub, Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud, Ayman Mudallal

3. Application of Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Siren Khuri

4. Bibliometric analysis of flywheel energy storage systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

5. Modeling and Simulation of Analysis of Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Adnan Alashkar, Montaser Mahmoud, Fatima Alzubaidi

6. Case Studies on Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Sabiha Dawood, Abdul Hai Alami, Sumaya Khan, Adnan Alashkar

7. SWOT Analysis of Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud

Section 2: Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

8. Introduction to Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

9. Developments of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Ayman Mudallal, Mohamad Ayoub

10. Application of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Siren Khuri

11. Bibliometric analysis of compressed air energy storage systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud

12. Modeling and Simulation of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Siefeddin Tahayneh, Fatima Alzubaidi

13. Case Study on Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Rashid  Alrashid, Fatima Alshamsi, Siefeddin Tahayneh, Abdul Hai Alami

14. SWOT Analysis of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud

Section 3: Hydro Energy Storage Systems

15. Introduction to Hydro Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Ayman Mudallal, Montaser Mahmoud

16. Developments of Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Ayman Mudallal, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

17. Application of Hydro Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Siren Khuri, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

18. Bibliometric analysis of pumped hydro energy storage systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud

19. Modeling and simulation of pumped hydro energy storage systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Ghazal Baabdullah, Montaser Mahmoud

20. Case Studies on Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Sara Abu Odeh, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

21. SWOT Analysis of Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud

Section 4: Thermal Energy Storage Systems

22. Introduction to Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Adnan Alashkar

23. Developments of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Mohamad Ayoub, Abdul Hai Alami, Ayman Mudallal, Montaser Mahmoud

24. Applications of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Siren Khuri, Abdul Hai Alami

25. Bibliometric Analysis of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami

26. Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Fatima Alshamsi, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Beshr Aswad

27. Case Studies on Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Mohamad Ayoub, Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud

28. SWOT Analysis of Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud

Section 5: Buoyancy Work Energy Storage Systems

29. Introduction to Buoyancy Work Energy Storage
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud, Ayman Mudallal, Mohamad Ayoub

30. Developments of Buoyancy Work Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Fatima Alzubaidi

31. Applications of Buoyancy Work Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Sabiha Dawood, Montaser Mahmoud, Abdul Hai Alami, Siren Khuri

32. Bibliometric Analysis of Buoyancy Work Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud

33. Case Studies on Buoyancy Work Energy Storage
Contributors: Mohamad Ayoub, Abdul Hai Alami, Montaser Mahmoud

34. Modeling and Simulation of Buoyancy Work Energy Storage Systems
Contributors: Fatima Alzubaidi, Adnan Alashkar, Abdul Hai Alami

35. SWOT Analysis of Buoyancy Work Energy Storage
Contributors: Montaser Mahmoud

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 29, 2025
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Abdul Ghani Olabi

Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre at the University of Sharjah, UAE. He holds an M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Dublin City University and has worked at leading institutions across Europe. He founded the SEEP and MSSM international conferences and has acted as Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's Comprehensive Green Materials and Encyclopedia of Smart Materials. Prof. Olabi’s research focuses on renewable energy and energy storage systems. His team has secured numerous patents in hydrogen production, advanced PEM fuel cells, and novel supercapacitors and batteries, contributing significantly to global sustainable energy advancements.

Affiliations and expertise
Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

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