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Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

2014

Energy Storage

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Integration Of Energy Storage Into A Future Energy System With A High Penetration Of Distributed Photovoltaic Generation, Arthur K. Barnes Dec 2014

Integration Of Energy Storage Into A Future Energy System With A High Penetration Of Distributed Photovoltaic Generation, Arthur K. Barnes

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Energy storage units (ESU) are increasingly used in electrical distribution systems because they can perform many functions compared with traditional equipment. These include peak shaving, voltage regulation, frequency regulation, provision of spinning reserve, and aiding integration of renewable generation by mitigating the effects of intermittency.

As is the case with other equipment on electric distribution systems, it is necessary to follow appropriate methodologies in order to ensure that ESU are installed in a cost-effective manner and their benefits are realized. However, the necessary methodologies for integration of ESU have not kept pace with developments in both ESU and distribution systems. …