Energy storage control systems play a pivotal role in the functionality and reliability of modern power grids. These systems manage the dynamics involved in the flow of energy to and from various storage devices, which is crucial for maintaining a stable electricity supply. This survey paper offers an overview on potential energy storage solutions for addressing grid challenges following a "system-component-system" approach. Starting from system. . Energy storage is a new, flexibly adjusting resource with prospects for broad application in power systems with high proportions of renewable energy integration. These actions are. . This special issue of Electrical Engineering—Archiv fur Elektrotechnik, covers energy storage systems and appli-cations, including the various methods of energy storage and their incorporation into and integration with both con-ventional and renewable energy systems. These systems include energy management systems (EMS), communication systems, and advanced battery management systems (BMS), 2. Each component plays a pivotal role. . The electric power generation industry is undergoing a transformational change through the adoption of advanced energy storage system control systems. As an Energy Storage. .