This book is a complete resource on the operation of energy storage technologies and how they interact in the marketplace today. The author explains new opportunities for these technologies, detailed descriptions of the technologies and their market applications, and business opportunities energy storage technologies can expect throughout the industry. The book explains how, and under what conditions, energy storage technologies can become a vital component of the electric power industry.Content:Front Matter List of Figures Acronyms and Abbreviations Table of Contents1. Storage and the Electric Power Industry2. Storage in other Energy Markets3. Electricity Storage Technologies4. Applications5. Renewable Energy and Storage6. Our New Energy Future Appendix: Vendor Web Sites BibliographyIndex About the Author