Improving grid reliability with grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Muthuvel Raj Suyambu 1, * and Pawan Kumar Vishwakarma 2

1 Renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage System, Smart Grid, EV. California USA.
2 Renewable energy, Smart Grid, EV, Electrical Protection.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 776–789.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1694
Publication history: 
Received on 27 July 2024; revised on 10 September 2024; accepted on 12 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
The modern electric power system is stable because generation and demand are balanced in real-time. To provide grid managers the leeway to maintain this balance, grid-scale energy storage devices are seeing increased deployment. Another existing technique to achieve a stable and reliable power system today is integrating renewable energies with a battery energy storage system (BESS). Integrating grid-scale BESS to improve grid dependability is crucial since renewable energy sources, which may be somewhat unpredictable, are increasingly being integrated into existing power networks. With its massive electrical energy storage and distribution capabilities, BESS contributes to the grid's ability to balance supply and demand. The BESS helps maintain grid stability by storing energy that is not used during peak hours. This energy comes mostly from renewable sources like solar and wind and is then sent back to the system when the demand is highest. Primary function of BESS includes energy storage and time-shifting, regulation of frequency, voltage support, and enhancement of grid reliability. Development in battery technologies and controls has made them cheaper and inevitable for future power networks. The functions and elements of BESS, the types of electrochemical batteries, the implications of their degradation, and their applications for grid optimization and reliability are discussed in this research. In conclusion, BESS is a significant enabler of grid modernization, resilience, and the evolution of the energy system.
 
Keywords: 
Renewable Energy Integration; Voltage Support; Electrochemical Technologies; BESS; Grid-scale Energy.
 
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