Large-scale energy storage project model

What is large-scale energy storage?

Large-scale energy storage enables the storage of vast amounts of energy produced at one time and its release at another. This technology is critical for balancing supply and demand in renewable energy systems, such as wind and solar, which are inherently intermittent.

What's new in large-scale energy storage?

This special issue is dedicated to the latest research and developments in the field of large-scale energy storage, focusing on innovative technologies, performance optimisation, safety enhancements, and predictive maintenance strategies that are crucial for the advancement of power systems.

Why are large-scale energy storage technologies important?

Learn more. The rapid evolution of renewable energy sources and the increasing demand for sustainable power systems have necessitated the development of efficient and reliable large-scale energy storage technologies.

How can energy storage systems be optimized?

Subsequently, a comprehensive optimization model is formulated for the large-scale deployment of various energy storage types, aiming to minimize the annual system-wide cost. Furthermore, to overcome computational complexity, the second-order cone relaxation method is implemented for efficient convexification of the non-convex planning problem.