Thermal power and energy storage for peak load regulation

Can peak load regulation cost of thermal units be integrated into optimal scheduling?

In addition, an integrated optimal scheduling model for power system peak load regulation with a suitable rolling optimization strategy was proposed. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to integrate different modes’ peak load regulation cost of thermal units into the optimal scheduling model.

What is the optimal scheduling model for power system peak load regulation?

Conclusion This paper presented an optimal scheduling model for power system peak load regulation considering the short-time startup and shutdown operations of a thermal power unit. As the main resource on the generation side, the intrinsic capacity of the thermal units in the system peak load regulation was studied in this paper.

What is peak load regulation?

To balance the peak–valley (off-peak) difference of the load in the system, the power system peak load regulation is utilized through adjustment of the output power and operating states of power generator units in both peak and off-peak hours.

Do thermal power units have intrinsic capacity in peak load regulation?

The intrinsic capacity of the thermal units in the system peak load regulation is studied on the generation side. An improved linear UC model considering startup and shutdown trajectories of thermal power units is embedded with the peak load regulation compensation rules.

How does peak load regulation affect the power system?

The peak load regulation problem causes challenges to the power system, and countermeasures are studied on the demand side and the generation side. On the demand side, demand response programs encourage consumers to reduce and/or shift their electricity usage during peak hours .

Does local thermal power generation reduce peak load regulation capacity in Shanghai?

Accordingly, the proportion of electricity generated by local thermal power units has declined to 40% in Shanghai. Referring to the peak load regulation capacity defined in , the decline of local thermal power generation leads to a decrease in the local peak load regulation capacity.