Research and Modular Design of a Cyclic Multi-Track Ramp Gravity Energy Storage System

ZHANG Fan; CHEN Julong; MU Xuepeng; OU YANG Zhangzhi; JIA Wenlin

doi:10.16516/j.ceec.2025-124

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- Research and Modular Design of a Cyclic Multi-Track Ramp Gravity Energy Storage System
- Southern Energy Construction Vol. 13, Issue 4, Pages: 116-124(2026)
- 作者机构：
  
  1. 中国能源建设集团广东省电力设计研究院有限公司,广东,广州,510663
  2. 武汉理工大学船海与能源动力工程学院,湖北,武汉,430070
  3. 贵州电网有限责任公司电网规划研究中心,贵州,贵阳,550022
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- DOI：10.16516/j.ceec.2025-124
  CLC： TK02;TM91
- Published：2026
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张帆, 陈巨龙, 牟雪鹏, 等. 循环多轨斜坡重力储能技术方案研究与模块化设计[J]. 南方能源建设, 2026, 13(4): 116-124.

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张帆, 陈巨龙, 牟雪鹏, 等. 循环多轨斜坡重力储能技术方案研究与模块化设计[J]. 南方能源建设, 2026, 13(4): 116-124. DOI： 10.16516/j.ceec.2025-124.

. DOI： 10.16516/j.ceec.2025-124.

摘要

目的

为克服高比例可再生能源接入电网带来的功率波动挑战，文章旨在探索并推进重力储能技术，以期提供一种可靠、大规模的电能储存方案。

方法

文章基于成本控制与多因素分析，构建了模块化的兆瓦级山体斜坡重力储能单机组方案，可扩展至多轨道多机组群。

结果

系统功率与斜坡高度呈强正相关，当功率≥1 MW时，单轨道最大拖曳载荷可能低于总在线重物块质量，此时可采用单轨双电机分担载荷。多轨道并行运行可突破单机容量限制，实现更高功率输出，同时降低对单个重物块质量和系统高度的要求。成本分析显示，功率每增加1 MW，总成本约增加20%～30%。

结论

对于兆瓦级系统，多轨道并行循环设计能有效提升功率并优化经济性，模块化方案兼具可扩展性与工程适应性。实际应用需综合权衡功率需求、地形条件、设备选型及成本投入，优先选择较高斜坡以兼顾效率与成本效益，为可再生能源消纳提供可靠支撑。

Abstract

Objective

To address the power fluctuations challenges arising from high-penetration renewable energy integration into the grid

this research aims to explore and advance gravity energy storage technology

with the goal of providing a reliable and large-scale electricity storage solution.

Method

Based on cost control and multi-factor analysis

this study developed a modular design scheme for a single MW-level mountain slope gravity energy storage unit. This scheme was designed to be scalable to multi-track

multi-unit clusters.

Result

System power exhibits a strong positive correlation with slope height. When power ≥ 1 MW

the maximum traction load on a single track may be less than the total mass of the active mass blocks. In such cases

a dual-motor configuration on a single track can be employed to share the load. Operating multiple tracks in parallel can overcome the capacity limitation of a single unit

enabling higher power output while simultaneously reducing the required individual mass block mass and overall system height. Cost analysis shows that for every 1 MW increase in power

the total cost increases by approximately 20%～30%.

Conclusion

For MW-level systems

a parallel multi-track cycling design effectively enhances power output and optimizes economic performance. The modular scheme offers both scalability and engineering adaptability. Practical implementation requires comprehensive trade-offs considering power requirements

terrain conditions

equipment selection

and cost investment. Prioritizing higher slopes is recommended to balance efficiency with cost-effectiveness

thereby providing reliable support for renewable energy integration.

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