scholarly journals Boat-to-Grid Electrical Energy Storage Potentials around the Largest Lake in Central Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7178
Author(s):  
Gábor Pintér ◽  
András Vincze ◽  
Nóra Hegedűsné Baranyai ◽  
Henrik Zsiborács
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Great Part ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Lake Balaton ◽  
Vehicle To Grid ◽  
Micro Grid

With the dynamic growth in both the global hunger for electrical energy and the share of variable renewable energy sources in the energy mix, distribution networks are facing new challenges where conventional solutions may not be the best ones. The increase in load in distribution grids is routinely countered by network development and expansion, in a great part to supply for on-peak load demand, which could also be done by utilizing supplementary technologies to lessen the need for or defer such expansion. Vehicle-to-grid technology could efficiently contribute to handling this issue, as electric vehicles can potentially function as storage capacities to mitigate the fluctuations of power generation. The battery energy storage systems of hybrid or completely electric watercraft, which are becoming increasingly popular, are no exception, either. These vehicles represent a considerable potential to create more complex vehicle-to-grid solutions for countries with significant inland or seaport networks, for example, Hungary, with the largest lake of Central Europe. Since there is only deficient information on the topic, the main goal of this study was to explore the energy storage capacities of small electric boats in the context of Lake Balaton, Hungary. By this example, the paper presents the potential utilization of Europe’s significant network of sea and inland recreational ports for the purpose of energy storage. Similarly to other European countries, Hungary’s energy strategy for 2030 also includes the promotion of virtual production integration, local energy communities and micro-grid solutions. At the beginning of 2021, the small electric boats in the sailing marinas of Lake Balaton represented a cumulative energy storage capacity of 4.8 MWh, which may reach even 15.6 MWh by 2030, by the promotion of micro-grid solutions. The innovative novelty of this study is that it regards small fully electric boats not just as vehicles, but also explores their energy storage potentials. The novel goal of these examinations is to explore the volume of the energy storage potentials of the small fully electric boats around Lake Balaton, the knowledge of which may facilitate the creation of new types of flexibility services related to energy storage.

scholarly journals Adequacy Assessment of Wind Integrated Generating Systems Incorporating Demand Response and Battery Energy Storage System

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiashen Teh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Demand Response ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Battery Energy Storage System ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Battery Energy ◽  
Generating System

The demand response and battery energy storage system (BESS) will play a key role in the future of low carbon networks, coupled with new developments of battery technology driven mainly by the integration of renewable energy sources. However, studies that investigate the impacts of BESS and its demand response on the adequacy of a power supply are lacking. Thus, a need exists to address this important gap. Hence, this paper investigates the adequacy of a generating system that is highly integrated with wind power in meeting load demand. In adequacy studies, the impacts of demand response and battery energy storage system are considered. The demand response program is applied using the peak clipping and valley filling techniques at various percentages of the peak load. Three practical strategies of the BESS operation model are described in this paper, and all their impacts on the adequacy of the generating system are evaluated. The reliability impacts of various wind penetration levels on the generating system are also explored. Finally, different charging and discharging rates and capacities of the BESS are considered when evaluating their impacts on the adequacy of the generating system.

scholarly journals Energy management strategies for combined heat and electric power micro-grid

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1091-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Barbaric ◽  
Drazen Loncar
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Micro Grid ◽  
Additional Rule

The increasing energy production from variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar has resulted in several challenges related to the system reliability and efficiency. In order to ensure the supply-demand balance under the conditions of higher variability the micro-grid concept of active distribution networks arising as a promising one. However, to achieve all the potential benefits that micro-gird concept offer, it is important to determine optimal operating strategies for micro-grids. The present paper compares three energy management strategies, aimed at ensuring economical micro-grid operation, to find a compromise between the complexity of strategy and its efficiency. The first strategy combines optimization technique and an additional rule while the second strategy is based on the pure optimization approach. The third strategy uses model based predictive control scheme to take into account uncertainties in renewable generation and energy consumption. In order to compare the strategies with respect to cost effectiveness, a residential micro-grid comprising photovoltaic modules, thermal energy storage system, thermal loads, electrical loads as well as combined heat and power plant, is considered.

USE OF PHOTOELECTRIC MODULES WITH DOUBLE-SIDED RECEIVING SURFACE FOR SMALL GENERATION UNITS

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
V. V. Kuvshinov ◽  
E. A. Bekirov ◽  
E. V. Guseva
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Energy Storage Systems

In the presented work, the possibility of using photovoltaic silicon panels with a double-sided arrangement of solar cells on the front and back sides is presented. With a lack of space for placing solar panels, these types of modules can significantly increase the generation of electrical energy. Equipping photovoltaic systems with rechargeable batteries contributes to a more rational consumption of electrical energy, while energy storage systems significantly increase the efficiency of solar generating systems. The proposed designs are intended to increase the power characteristics of solar energy converters in the winter months, in the presence of snow or when using reflective surfaces on road surfaces. The results of the experimental studies have shown a significant efficiency of the proposed designs, as well as an increase in the total generation of electrical energy. With the development of the global technical potential and a significant increase in the production of power plants for solar energy, a new opportunity has emerged to use combined solar plants for photovoltaic conversion of the flux of incident solar radiation. At the Department of Renewable Energy Sources and Electrical Systems and Networks at Sevastopol State University, at the site of the Institute of Nuclear Energy and Industry, a photovoltaic installation was developed and studied, consisting of two side silicon solar cells and energy storage systems. The article presents the results of experimental and theoretical studies, presents diagrams, drawings and graphs of various characteristics of the FSM-110D photovoltaic panel and storage batteries. The research results show the increased efficiency of the proposed installation, as well as a good possibility of using the presented photovoltaic systems to provide them with autonomous and individual consumers living in the Crimean region and the city of Sevastopol.

scholarly journals Frequency regulation with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) option in multi-generation power network

Energetika ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hitesh Dutt Mathur ◽  
Yogesh Krishan Bhateshvar
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Magnetic Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Power Network ◽  
Vehicle To Grid ◽  
Generation Power

In a smart grid scenario, penetration of large scale renewable energy sources is increasing rapidly. Even at global level, serious discussions are being done to reduce carbon emission. In order to achieve this goal of cleaner and greener environment for newer generations, fossil fuel based vehicles are being replaced with electric vehicles. This concept of having more electric vehicles will not only control pollution level but also supply electrical power back to the grid when have surplus power stored. It is going to be a win-win situation for both consumers and the grid. The concept termed as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is explored for frequency regulation aspect in a multi-generation power network in this paper. When established automatic generation control (AGC) in interconnected power system is not sufficient to manage balance between demand and supply, vehicle energy storage is considered a viable option for a shortterm active power support in order to bring frequency back to normal. In energy storage possibilities, super conducting magnetic energy storage, ultra-capacitor, etc. are primarily discussed. This paper focuses on an integrated model of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and wind power as alternatives to supply instant power to regulate frequency when the  system is subjected to sudden perturbation. APSO (adaptive particle swarm optimization) optimized fuzzy logic controller is used to intelligently suppress frequency and tie-line power oscillations. Results obtained are comprehensively presented and discussed in achieving power-frequency balance. MATLAB/Simulink is used for the simulation purpose.

scholarly journals Impacts of Placement of Wind Turbine Generators with Different Interfacing Technologies on Radial Distribution Feeder Fuse-Fuse Protection Coordination Scheme.

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 59-77
Author(s):  
Kemei Peter Kirui ◽  
David K. Murage ◽  
Peter K. Kihato
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Turbine Generators ◽  
Wind Turbine Generators ◽  
Coordination Scheme

The ever increasing demand on the electrical energy has led to the diversification on the electrical energy generation technologies especially from the renewable energy sources like the wind and the solar PV. Micro-grids powered by distributed generators utilizing renewable energy sources are on the increase across the globe due to the natural abundance of the resources, the favorable government policies and the resources being environmentally friendly. However, since the electrical power distribution networks have always been passive networks, the connection of the distributed generations (DGs) into the network has associated several technical implications with distribution network protection and Over-Current Protective Devices (OCPDs) miss-coordination being one of the major issues. The need for a detailed assessment of the impacts of the wind turbine generation (WTGs) on the distribution networks operations has become critical. The penetration of the WTGs into a distribution network has great impacts on the short circuit current levels of the distribution network hence eventually affecting the OCPDs coordination time margins. The factors which contribute to these impacts are: The size of the WTG penetrating the distribution network, the location at which the WTG is connected on to the network and the Type of the WTG interfacing technology used. An important aspect of the WTGs impacts studies is to evaluate their short circuit current contribution into the distribution network under different fault conditions. The magnitudes of these short circuit currents, both the three phase and the single-line-to-ground (SLG) faults, are needed for sizing the various Over-Current Protective Devices (OCPDs) utilized in protecting the distribution network. The sizing of the OCPDs entails among other procedures coordinating them with both the upstream and the downstream OCPDs so that there is sufficient time margin between their Time Current Characteristic (TCC) curves. For Fuse-Fuse protection coordination, the ANSI/NEC rules stipulate that a minimum of 0.025seconds or more time margin should be maintained between the primary/downstream fuse and the secondary/upstream/back-up fuse. Due to the topological and operational differences between the different types of WTGs interfacing technologies, the electrical generators design industry has divided wind turbine generators into four different types labeled as Type I, Type II, Type III and Type IV. This paper presents a detailed study of the impacts brought upon by integrating wind turbine generators on a conventional Fuse-Fuse protection coordination scheme. A conventional Fuse-Fuse protection coordination scheme was modeled in Electrical Transients Analysis Program (ETAP) software and WTG with different interfacing technologies connected. A study of the impacts brought by the integration of the WTGs on Fuse-Fuse Miss-coordination was performed. IEEE 13 Node Radial Distribution Test Feeder was used for the study.

scholarly journals The Potential of Vehicle-to-Grid to Support the Energy Transition: A Case Study on Switzerland

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4812
Author(s):  
Loris Di Natale ◽  
Luca Funk ◽  
Martin Rüdisüli ◽  
Bratislav Svetozarevic ◽  
Giacomo Pareschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Large Share ◽  
Vehicle To Grid ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
The Impact

Energy systems are undergoing a profound transition worldwide, substituting nuclear and thermal power with intermittent renewable energy sources (RES), creating discrepancies between the production and consumption of electricity and increasing their dependence on greenhouse gas (GHG) intensive imports from neighboring energy systems. In this study, we analyze the concurrent electrification of the mobility sector and investigate the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on energy systems with a large share of renewable energy sources. In particular, we build an optimization framework to assess how Evs could compete and interplay with other energy storage technologies to minimize GHG-intensive electricity imports, leveraging the installed Swiss reservoir and pumped hydropower plants (PHS) as examples. Controlling bidirectional EVs or reservoirs shows potential to decrease imported emissions by 33–40%, and 60% can be reached if they are controlled simultaneously and with the support of PHS facilities when solar PV panels produce a large share of electricity. However, even if vehicle-to-grid (V2G) can support the energy transition, we find that its benefits will reach their full potential well before EVs penetrate the mobility sector to a large extent and that EVs only contribute marginally to long-term energy storage. Hence, even with a widespread adoption of EVs, we cannot expect V2G to single-handedly solve the growing mismatch problem between the production and consumption of electricity.

scholarly journals A Novel Charging and Discharging Algorithm of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Considering Vehicle-to-Grid and Photovoltaic Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Ahmed Aljanad ◽  
Azah Mohamed ◽  
Tamer Khatib ◽  
Afida Ayob ◽  
Hussain Shareef
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Photovoltaic Generation ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Vehicle To Grid ◽  
Fast Charging ◽  
The Impact

Considering, the high penetration of plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), the charging and discharging of PHEVs may lead to technical problems on electricity distribution networks. Therefore, the management of PHEV charging and discharging needs to be addressed to coordinate the time of PHEVs so as to be charged or discharged. This paper presents a management control method called the charging and discharging control algorithm (CDCA) to determine when and which of the PHEVs can be activated to consume power from the grid or supply power back to grid through the vehicle-to-grid technology. The proposed control algorithm considers fast charging scenario and photovoltaic generation during peak load to mitigate the impact of the vehicles. One of the important parameters considered in the CDCA is the PHEV battery state of charge (SOC). To predict the PHEV battery SOC, a particle swarm optimization-based artificial neural network is developed. Results show that the proposed CDCA gives better performance as compared to the uncoordinated charging method of vehicles in terms of maintaining the bus voltage profile during fast charging.

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