Storage as a Tool for Smart Distribution
(Room Rheinsaal 1)
29 Jun 17
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Tracks:
Track D - Integration & Energy Storage
The continued increase of distributed renewable energy generation poses challenges for the energy system as a whole and for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) in particular. Energy storage provides flexibility to the system by buffering energy at a point where an excess of energy exists and that can be released and used at a later point in time. Most forms of energy storage which are currently applied, occur on a large scale on specific locations and are used within the wholesale market. However, due to the increase of variable decentralised energy generation, the need for local flexibility will increase. This flexibility can be provided by decentralised energy storage. The amount of variable renewable energy sources will continue to rise in the future, for a very large part connected to the distribution grid. Within this framework, it is key to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply at all times and energy storage is an option that can increase the robustness and resilience of distribution grids. The paper includes best practices of DSOs using local storage capacity offered on local flexibility markets, in order to manage short term unpredictable fluctuations in distribution grids.