On frequency control provision with a microgrid containing battery energy systems and renewable energy sources

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0111

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CIRED 2018 Ljubljana Workshop

Conference date

7 - 8 June 2018

Conference location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Peer-reviewed

Yes

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Gallmann, Jannick, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Karagiannopoulos, Stavros, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
González Vayá, Marina, EKZ, Switzerland
Hug, Gabriela, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Abstract

The main benefit of operating a distribution grid as a microgrid (MG) is the additional security of supply due to its local electricity generation and islanding possibility. In this work, we investigate the technical ability and the economic viability of a MG with renewable generation to provide also frequency control (FC) to upper voltage levels as an additional source of revenue in grid-connected mode. To compensate for the variable generation of renewable energy sources and facilitate opportunities to bid in FC markets, we include a battery energy storage system (BESS). In order to determine the potential of the MG in the different FC markets, the problem is formulated as a multi-period optimal power flow with a rolling horizon of 24 hours. In order to evaluate the business case for such a system, we carry out an ex-post analysis in which we include the investment cost of a BESS and determine the life cycle benefits using the revenue streams calculated by the proposed optimization scheme. I.

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AIM

Date

2018-06-07

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https://www.cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/1197
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/306

ISSN

2032-9628

ISBN

978-2-9602415-1-8