A techno-economic evaluation of battery energy storage systems co-located with wind in the Irish integrated electricity market

Claudia Sheridan, Michael Conlon

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Abstract

As Ireland moves towards decarbonization of electricity, Wind Power Plant Producers (WPP) face novel challenges and prospects. As of October 2018, WPP must partake in the Balancing Marketing where penalties will apply for active power variations. Power Plants in Ireland now also have new opportunities for receiving additional payments from system services. Co-location of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a wind farm can be utilized to absorb additional power where curtailment may have been the only previous option, reduce the risk associated with balancing and offer grid stability as the levels of renewables increase. Using a large-scale Irish wind farm as a case study, the value of co-location of BESS under the existing Irish market regulations was examined. In this study, two separate revenue streams and modes of operation are investigated for one year. The use of BESS for balancing purposes and then for system services payments are considered in turn. The results show that while BESS can offer opportunities for WPP, the correct sizing and representation of degradation of BESS are critical due to the high capital cost of storage.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference
Subtitle of host publicationPowering Net Zero Emissions, UPEC 2021 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665443890
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Aug 2021
Event56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2021 - Virtual, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Duration: 31 Aug 20213 Sep 2021

Publication series

Name2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference: Powering Net Zero Emissions, UPEC 2021 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Middlesbrough
Period31/08/213/09/21

Keywords

  • Balancing Market Mitigation
  • Battery Systems
  • DS3
  • Hybrid Systems
  • Wind Energy Systems

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