Application of Energy Storage in Electrical Systems

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

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Center for Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: modelling and testing of batteries; supercapacitors; flywheels; application of energy storage in electrical systems; smart grids operation and planning; renewable-based generation systems

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Societies worldwide are facing tremendous challenges in advocating for a deep transformation of the energy sector towards a decarbonized model. This means that more and more electricity consumption would depend on wind and sun availability. This adds complexity, as does the fact that such renewable generation is not to be centralized, perfectly monitored, and dispatched as are the large fuel, carbon or gas power plants conventionally dominating the vertical structure of the power network, mostly in the past and continuing today. Instead, generation will be distributed throughout the territory (e.g., because of domestic or community photovoltaic self-consumption), and this poses new challenges in regards to network operation and stability, suggesting grid reinforcements. The aspects above require the development of new hardware and software tools providing flexibility. Energy storage systems are providers of flexibility. However, a definitive adoption of energy storage for the decarbonization of electrical systems requires them to be cost effective and reliable, sustainable, and smartly operated.

This Special Issue will focus on but is not limited to the following topics:

  • Suitable cost computational effective battery modelling proposals for Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  • BMS proposals including advanced functions on battery pack supervision, balancing, and protection
  • Optimal battery pack design from electrical and thermal perspective for stationary and electrical vehicle applications
  • Hybrid energy storage solutions based on electrochemical, electrical, and electromechanical energy storage technologies
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS) for electrical energy storage providing ancillary services for the grid integration of renewables in grid connected or isolated grids
  • Application of electrical energy storage in energy communities from the residential, industrial, and tertiary sectors; the centralized versus distributed energy storage dilemma. Proposals on the integration of energy storage in the community with special emphasis on the operational rules governing the operation of the energy storage while providing services to various end users simultaneously
  • Alignment of business models around the integration of energy storage in electrical systems to newest regulations; analysis of new opportunities derived from regulations and proposals to overcome existing barriers
  • Environmental impact of energy storage. Proposals on how to minimize the energy storage needs in isolated or grid connected distribution systems; quantification of synergies among energy storage and other flexibility sources in distribution systems; proposals on the circularity of energy storage towards 100% renewable electrical systems

Dr. Francisco Díaz-González
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Electrical energy storage
  • Battery modelling
  • Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Optimal battery pack design and operation
  • Energy Management System (EMS)
  • Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions
  • Grid integration of renewable-based generation systems
  • Energy communities
  • Business models and regulations on energy storage
  • Environmental impact
  • Circular economy of batteries

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A Systemic Approach to Investigate the Gaps between Distribution System Operators Need and Technology Developers’ Perception—A Case Study of an Intelligent Low-Voltage Grid Management System with Storage
by Alemu Moges Belay, Sanket Puranik, Francisco Díaz-González and Heidi Tuiskula
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5348; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app11125348 - 09 Jun 2021
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The purpose of the paper is to introduce a new bi-directional approach to assess the gap between the customer needs and technology developers’ perception on the value propositions of innovations which includes storages. The paper used two methods; the first comprehensive sense and [...] Read more.
The purpose of the paper is to introduce a new bi-directional approach to assess the gap between the customer needs and technology developers’ perception on the value propositions of innovations which includes storages. The paper used two methods; the first comprehensive sense and respond analysis investigated technology developers’ perceptions using the value propositions defined under the EU-funded H2020 RESOLVD project. The second method focused on customers and collected a survey which covered challenges, value propositions and preparedness to adopt new technology. The H2020 RESOLVD project has developed an intelligent low-voltage grid management system with storage. The results from the sense and respond analysis showed that most of the value propositions aligned with the responses from the broader survey which are needed within five years (e.g., improved power quality of grid, fault detection, reduced technical loss). However, the cybersecurity perception differed between developers and distribution system operators (DSOs). The customer survey highlighted that certain value propositions of technological solutions are needed more urgently than others, and therefore, technology developers should prioritize these in further developments. Regarding the use of flexibility to manage the LV grid, unclear regulations were expressed as a key barrier, thereby affecting business feasibility around battery storage. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Application of Energy Storage in Electrical Systems)
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