Investigation of Smart Grid Operation Modes with Electrical Energy Storage System

Abstract

The paper considers the issues of maintaining an equality of flow in generated and consumed electric energy in an electric network incorporating an electric power storage system. An analysis of ways to equalize the energy and power balance was carried out, and the advantages of using electricity storage systems in electrical networks was assessed. Upon simulation using the Power Factory program, we noted that, after switching on the load, a transient process occurs, characterized by a jump in active power, which was caused by the need for time to initiate the electric energy storage system. However, immediately after this, the process of issuing the accumulated energy to the electrical network and compensating for energy consumption began. Moreover, when the load was disconnected, there is a certain dip in the active power curve and a further increase in consumption. This was found to be due to the transition of the electricity storage system to the modes of energy storage and battery charging. As a result of this simulation, data on the charging and discharging time of the electricity storage system were obtained. The studies show that the use of electricity storage systems in electrical networks allows for the stable operation of all main generators, and thus increases the safety and reliability of the entire system.