Mobile energy storage for distribution networks

Abstract: Mobile energy storage systems (MSSs) manifest a significant potential for enhancing the reliable and economic operations of distribution systems with high photovoltaic (PV) penetrations. This article proposes a robust and dynamic MSS scheduling method, which includes MSS mobility and its power management, in a coupled transportation and power … Abstract: Mobile energy storage systems (MSSs) manifest a significant potential for enhancing the reliable and economic operations of distribution systems with high photovoltaic (PV) penetrations. This article proposes a robust and dynamic MSS scheduling method, which includes MSS mobility and its power management, in a coupled transportation and power …

How do mobile energy storage systems work?

Mobile energy storage systems work coordination with other resources. Regulation and control methods of resources generate a bilevel optimization model. Resilience of distribution network is enhanced through bilevel optimization. Optimized solutions can reduce load loss and voltage offset of distribution network.

Can mobile energy storage systems improve distribution system resilience?

The results demonstrate the effectiveness of MESS mobility to enhance distribution system resilience due to the coordination of mobile and stationary resources. Mobile energy storage systems (MESSs) provide promising solutions to enhance distribution system resilience in terms of mobility and flexibility.

What is mobile energy storage?

Mobile energy storage (MES) has the flexibility to temporally and spatially shift energy, and the optimal configuration of MES shall significantly improve the active distribution network (ADN) operation economy and renewables consumption.

How can mobile energy storage systems be improved?

Establishing a pre-positioning method for mobile energy storage systems. Modeling flexible resources and analyzing their supply capabilities. Coordinating the operation of mobile energy storage systems with other flexible resources. Enhancing the resilience of the distribution network through bi-level optimization.

What is active distribution network disaster management method based on mobile energy storage system?

Therefore, this paper proposes an active distribution network disaster management method based on Mobile Energy Storage System (MESS) active regulation. The method divides natural disasters into two stages: pre-disaster and post-disaster.

What is the optimal scheduling model of mobile energy storage systems?

The optimal scheduling model of mobile energy storage systems is established. Mobile energy storage systems work coordination with other resources. Regulation and control methods of resources generate a bilevel optimization model. Resilience of distribution network is enhanced through bilevel optimization.

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