Summary report on energy storage product evaluation

What is the purpose of the energy storage review?

The Review is intended to provide a briefing regarding a range of energy storage technologies that includes a detailed listing of primary sources. For that reason, Microsoft® Word, rather than PowerPoint, was used for producing the Review.

What is battery energy storage evaluation tool (BSET)?

Battery Energy Storage Evaluation Tool (BSET): BSET is a modeling and analysis tool enabling users to evaluate and size a BESS for grid applications. It models the technical characteristics and physical capability of a BESS. It also incorporates operational uncertainty into system valuation.

What are DOE energy storage valuation tools?

The DOE energy storage valuation tools are valuable for industry, regulators, and other stakeholders to model, optimize, and evaluate different ESSs in a variety of use cases. There are numerous similarities and differences among these tools.

What types of energy storage systems can esettm evaluate?

ESETTM currently contains five modules to evaluate different types of ESSs, including BESSs, pumped-storage hydropower, hydrogen energy storage (HES) systems, storage-enabled microgrids, and virtual batteries from building mass and thermostatically controlled loads. Distributed generators and PV are also available in some applications.

Can energy storage technologies improve the utilization of fossil fuels?

The report provides a survey of potential energy storage technologies to form the basis for evaluating potential future paths through which energy storage technologies can improve the utilization of fossil fuels and other thermal energy systems.

What information should be included in a battery installation report?

The type of information involved includes: locations where battery energy storage has been installed; relevant systems parameters (e.g. chemistry type, system initial capacity in kWh, manufacturer model and serial numbers); status of installed system maintenance; and reports on safety incidents.