While energy storage is not needed to integrate wind energy with the electric grid and is often not cost-effective, having certain types of energy storage on the grid can modestly reduce the cost of integrating wind. . Energy from fossil or nuclear power plants and renewable sources is stored for use by customers. The reality is that, while several small-scale energy storage demonstration projects have been conducted, the U. Battery storage systems enhance wind energy reliability by managing energy discharge. . Wind Power Energy Storage refers to the methods and technologies used to store the electrical energy generated by wind turbines during periods of high production for use at times when wind generation decreases or demand increases.