An analysis of global development trends in thermal energy storage technology

TANG Yun; ZHU Shujun; KE Wangsong; ZHOU Hong; CHEN Wei

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.1176

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An analysis of global development trends in thermal energy storage technology

Special Issue on Multi\-Scenario Applications of Thermal and Cold Energy Storage | 更新时间：2026-07-01

- An analysis of global development trends in thermal energy storage technology
- Energy Storage Science and Technology Vol. 15, Issue 3, Pages: 1119-1133(2026)
- 作者机构：
  
  1.中国科学院武汉文献情报中心，湖北武汉 430071
  2.科技大数据湖北省重点实验室，湖北武汉 430071
  3.中国科学院工程热物理研究所，北京 100190
  4.国网湖北省电力有限公司信息通信公司，湖北武汉 430077
  5.中国科学院大学经济与管理学院，北京 100190
  6.中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院，北京 100190
- 作者简介：
- 基金信息：
- DOI：10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.1176
  CLC： G 350
- Received：30 December 2025，
  
  Revised：2026-01-31，
  
  Published：28 March 2026
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汤匀, 朱书骏, 柯旺松, 等. 储热储冷技术全球发展态势分析[J]. 储能科学与技术, 2026, 15(3): 1119-1133.

TANG Yun, ZHU Shujun, KE Wangsong, et al. An analysis of global development trends in thermal energy storage technology[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(3): 1119-1133.
汤匀, 朱书骏, 柯旺松, 等. 储热储冷技术全球发展态势分析[J]. 储能科学与技术, 2026, 15(3): 1119-1133. DOI： 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.1176.

TANG Yun, ZHU Shujun, KE Wangsong, et al. An analysis of global development trends in thermal energy storage technology[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(3): 1119-1133. DOI： 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.1176.

摘要

储热储冷技术是实现能源时空转移、提升系统灵活性与效率的关键技术，对推动能源转型与工业建筑脱碳至关重要。本文通过分析全球主要国家/地区的战略布局、技术分类特点、2016—2025年专利态势及典型应用场景，系统揭示了该技术的发展规律。研究发现：全球已形成战略共识，但发展路径各具特色，美国侧重市场驱动，欧盟强化法规引导，中国则以国家工程推动规模化发展；技术层面，显热、潜热与热化学储热各具优势且互补发展；专利分析表明，中国在申请总量上占优，但高价值专利占比偏低，技术研发聚焦于系统载体、材料性能与应用场景三大热点；技术应用已深度渗透电力、工业、建筑等领域，并拓展至数据中心等特殊场景，价值实现路径清晰。综上，储热储冷技术是实现碳中和目标的关键支撑，未来应重点突破材料瓶颈、深化系统集成、创新商业模式，以加速其商业化进程。

Abstract

Thermal energy storage (TES) technology is a key enabler for spatiotemporal energy transfer and for enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of energy systems

playing a crucial role in advancing the energy transition and decarbonizing industrial and building sectors. This study systematically reveals the development patterns of TES by analyzing global strategic layouts

technical classifications

patent trends from 2016 to 2025

and typical application scenarios. The findings indicate that a global strategic consensus has been reached

albeit with distinct national pathways: the United States focuses on market-driven mechanisms

the European Union strengthens regulatory guidance

while China promotes large-scale deployment through national engineering projects. Technologically

sensible

latent

and thermochemical heat storage each possess unique advantages and exhibit complementary development. Patent analysis reveals that China leads in the total number of patent applications but holds a lower proportion of high-value patents. R&D activities are concentrated in three main areas: system architecture

material and performance innovation

and application scenario expansion. TES applications have been widely adopted in sectors such as power systems

industry

and buildings

and are extending to emerging areas like data centers

demonstrating clear value realization pathways. In conclusion

TES is a critical technology for achieving carbon neutrality

and future efforts should prioritize breakthroughs in material science

deeper system integration

and innovative business models to accelerate its commercialization.

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