Modern hybrid storage systems (HESS) require different storage technologies to fulfill demanding power and energy
requirements. Supercapacitors (SCs) are a common component
of these systems due to their excellent power capabilities. This article presents a systematic and automatic approach to identifying
equivalent circuit model (ECM) parameters by using subspace
system identification. Our proposed approach overcomes many of
the shortcomings of previous fitting procedures, such as manual
tuning, with improved results. The developed algorithms were
validated through experimental tests. The resulting models, which
describe the dynamic performance of the SCs, are ready to be
used as building blocks in a wide range of applications, including
management systems, renewable generation and electric vehicles.