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Energy storage technology by efficiency 2015

Energy storage technologies based on efficiency in 2015
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The data shows the efficiency of several energy storage technologies in 2015. During this year, flywheels had a maximum efficiency of 95%. Flywheels are a mechanical method of energy storage.

Super capacitor 80 98
SMES 80 95
PHS 70 85
CAES 40 75
Flywheels 70 95
NaS battery 70 90
Li-ion battery 85 98
Flow battery 60 85
Hydrogen 25 45
SNG 25 50