Abstract
The use of renewable generation and energy storage with actively managed curtailment schemes is investigated. A heuristic optimisation algorithm is presented that maximises the revenue available to the operator of a storage system that time-shifts curtailed generation, and trades by buying and selling power on an electricity market. The algorithm is applied to a case study of a distribution network curtailment scheme with a generic storage device. It is found that allowing a storage unit to both trade with the market, and time-shift curtailed generation generates greater revenue that operating in either mode individually. A Last-In-First-Out scheme of small wind farms in a curtailment scheme is modelled to show the effect of including storage. Finally it is noted that the role of renewable subsidies is important for the encouragement of efficient storage technologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IET Conference on Renewable Power Generation, RPG 2011 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Volume | 2011 |
Edition | 579 CP |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2011 |
Event | IET Conference on Renewable Power Generation, RPG 2011 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 9 May 2011 → 8 Sept 2011 |
Conference
Conference | IET Conference on Renewable Power Generation, RPG 2011 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 9/05/11 → 8/09/11 |
Keywords
- Active network management
- Energy storage
- Generation curtailment
- Optimisation
- Wind generation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering