Key Functions of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Grid Resilience
- Stability and Backup Power: BESS can store excess energy generated from renewable sources during periods of high production. This stored energy can be used during low production periods or when there are power outages, ensuring continuous supply and stability to the grid.
- Mitigating Intermittency: Renewable energy sources like solar and wind can be intermittent. BESS helps manage this variability by storing energy when it is plentiful and releasing it when needed, thereby providing a buffer against sudden drops in energy supply.
- Enhancing Recovery from Disruptions: Grid resilience involves the ability to withstand and quickly recover from disruptions such as natural disasters or equipment failures. BESS supports this by providing rapid response capabilities, enabling the grid to restore power quickly after outages.
- Supporting Microgrids: In microgrid configurations, BESS allows communities to maintain power during main grid outages, ensuring local energy availability and contributing to overall grid resilience.
- Revenue Stacking: Through various revenue streams, such as demand response and peak shifting, BESS can economically support its operation while enhancing grid resilience, making them more viable for widespread adoption.
Overall, BESS is essential for ensuring that power systems are resilient and capable of handling both the variability of renewable energy sources and unexpected disruptions.
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