Energy storage alleviates congestion in power transmission and distribution

Can energy storage reduce transmission congestion?

Basic data and calculation assumptions From Case 1, it can be seen that energy storage is helpful for alleviating transmission congestion. And in Case 2, an economic analysis is conducted on a practical 129-bus system, which can check the feasibility and economy of the proposed method.

How can energy storage reduce the investment in power transmission & distribution equipment?

Therefore, energy storage can store the energy during the peak periods of the renewable energy outputs and release it during the uncongested periods, which can also reduce the investment for power transmission and distribution equipment. Fig. 11. Power flows of B5–10 under several typical scenarios. 5.2. Case 2: a practical 129-bus system 5.2.1.

Can energy storage improve the flexibility of power system operation?

Numerical experiments are carried out on a modified IEEE-RTS 24-bus system and a practical 129-bus system. Numerical results show that energy storage can improve the flexibility of power system operation and the utilization of renewable energy generation.

What are the advantages of optimal configuration method of energy storage?

3. The proposed optimal configuration method of energy storage can improve the operation flexibility of power system and the utilization of renewable energy generation. Therefore, it overcomes the disadvantages of traditional transmission network expansion planning, such as high investment cost and poor economic performance.

How can energy storage be reasonably configured?

If the key components causing the transmission congestion are evaluated and identified, then energy storage can be reasonably configured. It absorbs energy when the components are congested and releases energy during the uncongested periods.

Can energy storage be used as a non-wire alternative solution?

Energy Storage Applications in Transmission and Distribution... The application of energy storage within transmission and distribution grids as non-wire alternative solutions (NWS) is hindered by the lack of readily available analysis tools, standardized planning processes, and practical know-how.