Investment model for user-side energy storage

What is user-side energy storage?

1. Introduction User-side energy storage mainly refers to the application of electrochemical energy storage systems by industrial, commercial, residential, or independent powerplant customers (which in convenience we call "firms").

What is the economics of energy storage?

The economics of energy storage represents the decision of whether or not to invest in energy storage technologies. Unlike the feed-in-tariff (FIT), which is mainly determined by the supply and demand in the electricity market, the peak-valley spread is a reflection of the time differentials of electricity as a commodity .

How does the inflation Reduction Act affect user-side energy storage firms?

The introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the United States has presented new opportunities for the user-side energy storage firms by providing incentives such as the investment tax credits (ITC) for clean energy projects ( ).

Can real options theory be used for energy storage investment?

For the investment decision of energy storage projects, Bakke et al. analyze the investment decision of energy storage by combining a real options model with investment return and cost uncertainty. Andreolli et al. verify the feasibility of real options theories in the investment of photovoltaic battery systems.

Why do we need a simulation dataset for energy storage systems?

Unlike other simulation analyses that rely on hypothetical parameters , this particular dataset provides us with the technical specifications of an energy storage system and allows us to calculate the model parameters. This project operates to maximize its own revenue by selecting appropriate energy usage periods.

Are real options better than net present value in wind-integrated energy storage?

By comparing the characteristics of net present value and real options, Sendstad et al. and Wang et al. confirm that real options approaches have the advantage of overcoming uncertainty in the sequential investment decision analysis of wind-integrated energy storage.