Challenge and objective

  • While BESS are becoming more viable due to cost reductions. Optimizing BESS for a single grid service often underutilizes its potential, reducing profitability and increasing idle time.
  • The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of using BESS for multiple grid services (value stacking) like energy arbitrage and voltage regulation in Norwegian distribution systems.

Work performed

  • Developed algorithms for energy arbitrage and voltage regulation.
  • Simulated service value stacking in a distribution grid model.
  • Conducted case studies to evaluate the methods and profitability​.

Significant results

  • Service stacking increased profitability, especially with optimization methods. Voltage regulation boosted overall profits.
  • MPC and linear optimization outperformed the rule-based approach.

Impact for distribution system innovation

  • Improved grid flexibility and stability through multi-service BESS usage.
  • Higher profitability for distributed energy resources.
  • Better integration of renewables with enhanced voltage regulation.

Magnus Korpås

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Reference in CINELDI

  • Jacob F. von Krogh, Olimpo Anaya-Lara, Raymundo E. Torres-Olguin, Jonatan Kremets and Kasper E. Thorvaldsen, "Unlocking the Potential of Value Stacking in Norwegian Distribution Systems", Proceedings of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON), Chicago, November 2024 (Inpress).