The role of energy storage power stations in peak load regulation and frequency regulation

Can battery energy storage be used in grid peak and frequency regulation?

To explore the application potential of energy storage and promote its integrated application promotion in the power grid, this paper studies the comprehensive application and configuration mode of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in grid peak and frequency regulation.

Why is energy storage system important?

Energy storage systems give power to the different loads when there is a shortage of power supply from the grid so that the stability of the power system is maintained due to its fast response. If the frequency severely deviates from the standard frequency, then many of the instruments connected to the power system can be damaged.

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.

What is the multi-timescale regulation capability of a power system?

The multi-timescale regulation capability of the power system (peak and frequency regulation, etc.) is supported by flexible resources, whose capacity requirements depend on renewable energy sources and load power uncertainty characteristics.

How a battery energy system can improve load frequency control performance?

The battery energy system comprises cooling and control systems, converter, filters, and battery strings. By using the significant control technique, this system can give a quick change of power in different directions, so the advanced energy storage system is capable of enhancing the load frequency control performance.

How to compensate for mismatch of generation-load in energy storage system?

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. The fast ramping merit of the energy storage system is a feat to give regulation of the frequency.