Nicosia caracas power plant energy storage frequency regulation project

What are the limitations of ESS in power system?

The main limitation of the wide implementation of ESS in the power system is the high cost, low life, low energy density, etc. However, improved battery technology is changing the scenario rapidly. Also, any mismatch in power demand and supply causes fluctuation in frequency.

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.

How does a low-carbon environment affect power systems?

With a low-carbon background, a significant increase in the proportion of renewable energy (RE) increases the uncertainty of power systems [1, 2], and the gradual retirement of thermal power units exacerbates the lack of flexible resources , leading to a sharp increase in the pressure on the system peak and frequency regulation [4, 5].

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.

What is the demand power for frequency regulation of Es?

The demand power for frequency regulation of ES for the four penetration scenarios is 203 MW, 290 MW, 483 MW, and 702 MW at 90% of the confidence level, which is equivalent to 1.68%, 2.22%, 3.41%, and 4.53% of the total installed system capacity respectively.

How does frequency control reduce the burden on a coal-based plant?

This technique reduces the burden on the coal-based plant by dividing the frequency control signal between the energy storage system and coal-based plant. The coal-based system is restricted in its capacity to give the frequency control due to the limitation of the power ramp rate.