Application areas of frequency regulation of energy storage systems

What are energy storage systems used for?

The energy storage systems are used for controlling the frequency of the system [ 25 ]. To compensate for the mismatch of generation-load, an advanced energy storage system is proposed in the paper so that the nominal frequency of the power system is maintained.

How a hybrid energy storage system can support frequency regulation?

The hybrid energy storage system combined with coal fired thermal power plant in order to support frequency regulation project integrates the advantages of “fast charging and discharging” of flywheel battery and “robustness” of lithium battery, which not only expands the total system capacity, but also improves the battery durability.

How can a wind energy system control the frequency?

The frequency regulation can also be achieved in the wind energy system by using the battery storage [ 5] and the battery energy storage can be optimized for controlling the frequency [ 6 ]. The statcom integration with energy storage can give better results [ 7] and this can be achieved in the power system [ 8, 9 ].

How to reduce frequency fluctuation using advanced energy storage system?

This paper presents a technique for reducing the frequency fluctuation using the Advanced Energy Storage System with utility inductors. The proposed ESS acts as a load and gets itself charged as well as can supply power to maintain balance in demand and supply.

Why is frequency regulation important in energy systems?

Due to the very high penetration of energy systems, there is a need for frequency regulation, hence different control strategies are employed to overcome this problem.

Why is a coal-based energy storage system suited to high-frequency operation?

The coal-based system is restricted in its capacity to give the frequency control due to the limitation of the power ramp rate. Therefore, this advanced energy storage system is suited to high-frequency operation.