Summary of energy storage frequency regulation policies

Does energy storage provide frequency regulation?

This paper develops a three-step process to assess the resource-adequacy contribution of energy storage that provides frequency regulation. First, we use discretized stochastic dynamic optimization to derive decision policies that tradeoff between different energy-storage applications.

Does frequency regulation play a role in energy storage commercialization?

Frequency regulation has played a large role in energy storage commercialization, and will continue to play a role. But how large a role depends on changes to the design of PJM’s frequency regulation market. PJM embarked on these changes in an effort to correct observed problems in the market.

Is energy storage regulated?

Whilst the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (“BEIS”) and Ofgem have been supportive of energy storage and recognise the benefits and flexibility provided by the various technologies, there is no specific legislation on or regulation of storage at present.

Does energy storage need a regulatory framework?

For energy storage to fully realize its potential, a robust regulatory framework is needed. In the European Union (EU), the role of energy storage in EU power markets will be formally recognized in the Electricity Market Design Directive (recast), which is expected to be adopted in Q1/Q2 2019.

Why is frequency regulation important in modern power system?

In modern power system, the frequency regulation (FR) has become one of the most crucial challenges compared to conventional system because the inertia is reduced and both generation and demand are stochastic.

Which energy storage technology provides fr in power system with high penetration?

The fast responsive energy storage technologies, i.e., battery energy storage, supercapacitor storage technology, flywheel energy storage, and superconducting magnetic energy storage are recognized as viable sources to provide FR in power system with high penetration of RES.