Do energy storage technologies provide flexibility in energy systems with renewable sources?

Storage technologies are a promising option to provide the power system with the flexibility required when intermittent renewables are present in the electricity generation mix. This paper focuses on the role of electricity storage in energy systems with high shares of renewable sources.

What role does storage play in energy systems?

Storage plays a crucial role in energy systems by providing both upward and downward flexibility. It can store energy either when there is generation surplus or lower demand and discharge in the opposite case. Depending on the time scale (miliseconds up to months), there are different roles that storage can play in energy systems.

What is the role of electricity storage in the renewable transition?

The role of electricity storage in the renewable transition is essential for achieving the decarbonisation of the power system. In this paper, we present a model comparison approach for four models (G E N e S Y S - M O D, M U S E, N A T E M, and u r b s - M X).

Can large scale energy storage systems be used in the Dutch electricity system?

An analysis on the application of different types of large scale energy storage systems in the Dutch electricity system at different wind power penetration levels. Weiß T, Schulz D. Overview of the electricity supply system and an estimation of future energy storage needs in Germany; 2013.

How do storage technologies work?

Storage technologies store one commodity and are sized in terms of energy capacity and charging/discharging power capacity. Energy and power capacities are expanded independently, however, for batteries, a linear dependence between them is integrated.

Why do energy systems need more storage facilities?

Future energy systems require more storage facilities to balance the higher share of intermittent renewables in the upcoming power generation mix (Benato and Stoppato, 2018), especially as the demand for electric power could push capacity to 7200 GW by 2040 (International Energy Agency, 2014).