Article
Multifunction Battery Energy Storage System for Distribution Networks
Energy Engineering
(2022)
Abstract
Battery Energy Storage System(BESS) is one of the potential solutions to increase energy system flexibility,
as BESS is well suited to solve many challenges in transmission and distribution networks. Examples of
distribution network’s challenges, which affect network performance, are: (i) Load disconnection or technical
constraints violation, which may happen during reconfiguration after fault, (ii) Unpredictable power
generation change due to Photovoltaic (PV) penetration, (iii) Undesirable PV reverse power, and (iv) Low
Load Factor (LF) which may affect electricity price. In this paper, the BESS is used to support distribution
networks in reconfiguration after a fault, increasing Photovoltaic (PV) penetration, cutting peak load, and
loading valley filling. The paper presents a methodology for BESS optimal locations and sizing considering
technical constraints during reconfiguration after a fault and PV power generation changes. For determining
the maximum power generation change due to PV, actual power registration of connected PV plants in South
Cairo Electricity Distribution Company (SCEDC) was considered for a year. In addition, the paper provides
a procedure for distribution network operator to employ the proposed BESS to perform multi functions
such as: the ability to absorb PV power surplus, cut peak load and fill load valley for improving network’s
performances. The methodology is applied to a modified IEEE 37-node and a real network part consisting
of 158 nodes in SCEDC zone. The simulation studies are performed using the DIgSILENT PowerFactory
software and DPL programming language. The Mixed Integer Linear Programming optimization technique
(MILP) in MATLAB is employed to choose the best locations and sizing of BESS.
Keywords
- Battery energy storage system,
- Photovoltaic penetration,
- Peak load reduction,
- Valley filling
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 25, 2022
DOI
DOI: 10.32604/ee.2022.018693
Citation Information
[160] Omar H. Abdalla, Gamal Abdel-Salam, Azza A. A. Mostafa: “Multifunction Battery Energy Storage System for Distribution Networks”, Energy Engineering, Vol 119, No. 2, pp. 569-589, Tech Science Press, 25 January, 2022.
https://www.techscience.com/energy/v119n2/46661