With world widespread application of renewable energy and the rapid development of electric vehicle industry,energy storage technology will become a key part to promote energy development.There are large differences in the maturity of different energy storage technologies.It is necessary to build an energy storage technology layout that complements multi-energy,complements strengths and weaknesses,adapts to local conditions,and prioritizes benefits.This paper sorts out the main energy storage technologies used in power systems,introduces the corresponding principles of various energy storage forms such as electrochemical energy storage,electromagnetic energy storage,heat storage technology,chemical fuel energy storage,and the future of energy storage technology.The development and application trends are prospected.The research and analysis can be used to reduce the cost of energy storage systems,improve the performance and maturity of energy storage technologies,and provide a certain reference and assistance for the solid and orderly promotion of sustainable development of clean energy.