Assigning value to energy storage systems at multiple points in an electrical grid

Balducci, Patrick; Alam, Muhammad Mansoor; Hardy, Trevor; Wu, Di

doi:10.1039/c8ee00569a

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“…In addition, energy storage systems are essential components for integrating renewable energy resources [12]. Other applications for energy storage systems include micro-grids and electrification of remote areas, in which energy storage systems are used to minimize dependence on the main grid supply [13,14].…”

Section: Energy Storage Technologies and Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of battery storage utilization in distribution feeders

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The paper is concerned with the assessment of energy storage systems at the distribution level. Several projects related to energy storage are reviewed and analyzed for a better understanding of the motivation and benefits gained from such technology. Different applications and technologies of energy storage (ES) are identified, as well as the distinguishing characteristics of these ES technologies. The role of ES in the transition to a sustainable energy system is also identified and discussed. A sizing and location optimization study is conducted to realize the operational impact of installing battery energy storage systems (BESSs) in an existed distribution network in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The results will quantify the economic return that BESSs can offer for the electrical network, which would improve the decision making of the electric utility towards handling increasing load demand and power quality issues.

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Section: Energy Storage Technologies and Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this paper, the distribution network and energy storage components are the major components of the simulation. Other elements such as the power electronics devices used as an interface between the energy storage and the network can be easily introduced in the model as a simple efficiency factor [11,14,28].…”

Section: System Modelingmentioning

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Assessment of battery storage utilization in distribution feeders

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“…for wind-heavy mixes in areas with extensive transmission). Rather, storage is a facilitative condition for higher wind and solar penetration and ultimately may provide value to the system through a range of services aside from variable renewable integration (Electric Power Research Institute 2017b, Balducci et al 2018, He et al 2018, Arbabzadeh et al 2019. Nevertheless, it is important to note that, given the assumptions in this analysis, battery storage is deployed in all scenarios with wind shares higher than 50% and solar shares above 20%.…”

Section: The Role Of Energy Storagementioning

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Economic drivers of wind and solar penetration in the US

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Young

2019

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Much has been made of the potential for wind and solar generation to supply cheap, low-emissions electricity, but considerable disagreement exists as to which combinations of many potential drivers will enable deep penetration of these technologies. Most existing analyses consider limited factors in isolation, such as investment costs or energy storage, and do not provide rigorous support for understanding which combinations of factors could underpin a leading role for wind and solar. This study addresses this gap by undertaking a systematic sensitivity analysis using a state-of-the-art energy-economic model to comprehensively evaluate the relative magnitudes of five key drivers that may influence future wind and solar deployment in the United States. We find future wind and solar capital costs and carbon policy are the dominant factors, causing the average wind and solar share to vary by 38 and 31 percentage points, respectively. Transmission and storage availability have much smaller effects, causing the average share to vary by no more than 15 and 5 percentage points, respectively. No single factor unilaterally determines wind and solar deployment. The variable renewable share of electricity generation never reaches 100% nationally in any scenario even with lowcost storage, as decreasing marginal returns at higher deployments eventually outpace cost reductions. Average wind and solar shares and ranges of possible outcomes are higher in this study relative to recent multi-model comparison studies due to lower renewable costs and the potential for more stringent policies. Understanding drivers and barriers to renewable deployment has important ramifications for technology developers, infrastructure, market design, and policymakers, and this research provides insights as to which combinations of drivers lead to the greatest share of economic wind and solar deployment and why.

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“…2 shows, from 2010 to 2017, the amount of utilityscale storage in the USA derived from resources other than pumped hydro and compressed air increased from 50 MW to more than 1100 MW. 2 The costs of a lithium-ion battery pack declined from about $1000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to about $200 per kWh in the same period. Over that same period, state policy activity on energy storage also accelerated and is likely to have a significant impact on future investment levels.…”

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A Review of State-Level Policies on Electrical Energy Storage

Twitchell

2019

Curr Sustainable Renewable Energy Rep

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Purpose of Review Since California adopted its energy storage mandate in 2013, 14 other states have developed energy storage policies designed to encourage adoption or reduce barriers. This paper reviews those efforts to identify what types of policies are being developed, the underlying goals and rationale behind different approaches, and the early outcomes of those policies. Recent Findings State activity related to energy storage has accelerated in recent years, and numerous policies have emerged. Generally, those policies take one of two approaches: facilitating operational experience with energy storage by ensuring its presence on the grid, or enabling future deployments by removing or reducing barriers. Through detailed review of state policy actions, this paper explores the drivers, design, and implementation of these five specific types of energy storage policy. Summary A taxonomy of state policies related to energy storage is presented, as well as recent research findings that support the different approaches and specific examples of how, where, and why those policies have been implemented. Finally, early impacts of these policies are considered.

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Assigning value to energy storage systems at multiple points in an electrical grid

Cited by 97 publications

References 20 publications

Assessment of battery storage utilization in distribution feeders

Assessment of battery storage utilization in distribution feeders

Economic drivers of wind and solar penetration in the US

A Review of State-Level Policies on Electrical Energy Storage

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