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According to reports, there are approximately 11,000 results related to “peak and valley price differences.” The smart microgrid sector is entering a golden decade! The primary profit model for energy storage in microgrids is “peak-valley arbitrage”—charging during low-demand periods when electricity prices are low and discharging during high-demand periods to supply users within the microgrid. Due to varying peak and valley price differences across provinces, the economic benefits of energy storage in microgrids also differ significantly.
The Virtual Power Plant energy storage market is witnessing notable developments. At a recent salon in Ningbo, experts highlighted the value and implementation pathways of commercial and industrial photovoltaic storage systems. During the discussion, it was emphasized that by adopting an optimized energy management strategy throughout the entire system, the intelligent EMS system can achieve optimal power output and load matching for photovoltaic storage devices. This helps clients maximize their use of green electricity amid peak and valley price differences. Additionally, a remote operation and maintenance platform can monitor system performance in real time.
The landscape of commercial and industrial energy storage is evolving from a simple peak-valley arbitrage model to more diverse revenue-generating models, including electricity trading, ancillary services, and emergency backup power. This diversification of application scenarios is delivering greater value to users.
As part of user-side energy storage projects, the operation mode is “peak shaving and valley filling,” effectively regulating electricity supply and demand. This model utilizes peak and valley price differences to reduce electricity costs for enterprises, enhancing their competitiveness.
On May 16, the market in Shanxi saw changes in time-of-use electricity pricing under the backdrop of rapid new energy market entry. The spot price differences between peak and valley periods have widened, significantly dropping during the early morning and midday while rising during morning and evening peaks.
In Shandong, efforts are underway to strongly support the development of new business models for virtual power plants, enhancing the synergy among sources, grids, loads, and storage. A “five-segment time-of-use pricing” policy is being implemented, which incorporates system operation costs and capacity compensation prices into the time-of-use pricing framework. This measure aims to broaden the peak and valley price differences for commercial electricity usage across the province.
In Guangdong, the peak-valley price difference stands at 0.7905 RMB/kWh, with a peak-low valley difference of 0.598 RMB/kWh. The execution timing and ratio coefficients for peak, flat, and valley periods follow regulations from the Guangdong Development and Reform Commission, ensuring the effective application of time-of-use pricing.
In terms of economic optimization, the core economic indicators for energy storage configuration depend on three main variables: 1) Peak-valley price difference (δp): the larger the difference, the greater the arbitrage potential for energy storage; 2) Limit electricity rate (γ): for every 1% increase in limit rate, project revenue decreases by approximately 0.02 RMB/kWh; 3) The cost of the energy storage system itself.
As the energy market continues to evolve, the peak-valley price difference, along with regulations and market dynamics, will significantly impact the economic feasibility of energy storage projects. For instance, in Jiangsu, recent reforms have reduced the peak-valley price difference from approximately 0.85 RMB/kWh to 0.65 RMB/kWh, potentially diminishing the feasibility of arbitrage opportunities.
In conclusion, navigating the complexities of the energy storage market requires advanced technologies and intelligent software systems to optimize charging and discharging strategies based on peak and valley price differences. With proper regulations and market adaptations, the energy storage sector can continue to thrive amid changing electricity consumption patterns.
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