From: Optimization of energy storage and system flexibility in the context of the energy transition: Germany’s power grid as a case study
Lithium-ion
VRFB
NaS
PHS
Self-discharge (daily)
0.20%
0
5%
Roundtrip efficiency
95%
80%
85%
70%
Energy-to-power ratio
2
3
7
6
Annualized life cycle costs (ALCC), €/kW-yr
271.8
297.7
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