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What are energy storage systems?

Energy storage systems have been recognized as the key elements in modern power systems, where they are able to provide primary and secondary frequency controls, voltage regulation, power quality improvement, stability enhancement, reserve service, peak shaving, and so on.

Can energy storage technology be used in power systems?

With the advancement of new energy storage technol-ogies, e.g. chemical batteries and flywheels, in recent years, they have been applied in power systems and their total installed capacity is increasing very fast. The large-scale development of REG and the application of new ESSs in power system are the two backgrounds of this book.

What are the main challenges facing distributed energy storage systems?

The main challenges will be the adoption of new techniques and strategies for the optimal planning, control, monitoring and management of modern power systems with the wide installation of distributed energy storage systems.

What is pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS)?

In order to cope with the challenges brought by the large-scale REG integration to the planning and operation of power systems, the deployment of energy storage system (ESS) has become an important and even essential solution. At present, pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS) is the largest and most mature energy storage type applied in power systems.

What is a battery or flywheel energy storage system?

Compared with the thermal generat-ing units, a battery or flywheel energy storage system can respond to frequency regulation commands sent from power system control center with shorter delay and faster ramping speed.

Who should read the energy storage book?

Suitable for the engineers at power companies and energy storage consultants working in the energy storage field, this book offers a cross-disciplinary look across electrical, mechanical, chemical and renewable engineering aspects of energy storage. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this is a must-have for any library.