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Hybrid Energy Storage Optimization in Renewable-Dominated Microgrids

Book Title: Transformative Approaches in Multidisciplinary Research (TAMR)

Chief Editors: Dr. Meenakshi Kujur, and Dr. Hamidun Bunawan

Associate Editors: Mr. Gunjit Singhal, and Dr. Asma Farooque

Co-Editors: Dr. Suresh Kamarapu, and Dr. Souvik Sur

Chapter: 11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/672/11

Authors: Dr. Shaik Hussain Vali, and Dr. Pagidela Yamuna

Abstract

The growing adoption of renewable sources of energy like solar and wind into contemporary power interconnection has greatly altered the design and functioning of electrical micro grids. Nevertheless, the nature of intermittency and variability of the renewable generation has posed significant problems in stabilizing the grid, reliability and quality of power. In this research paper, the author will discuss how the concept of hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) can be used to enhance energy management in microgrids dominated by renewable energy sources with emphasis on increasing the performance of the system, improving cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in operation. The analysis has the mixed approach which is a combination of quantitative simulation data of micro grid energy models and qualitative analysis of the available technical literature and frameworks of expert system design. The results show that the hybrid energy storage configurations, which is usually a battery energy storage system (BESS) with supercapacitors or other technology-based fast response storage systems, make a considerable contribution to improving energy balancing, lowering peak demand stress, and the overall resilience of microgrids. Whereas battery systems are useful in long term energy storage, load shifting, supercapacitor has rapid response to transient fluctuations to offer a more stable and efficient energy distribution system. Another important observation of the study is that sophisticated optimization methods, such as energy management systems based on artificial intelligence and predictive control algorithms are a key factor in ensuring the high performance of hybrid storage systems. Moreover, the study explains the strategic frameworks and policy implications to facilitate the incorporation of HESS in renewable microgrids, such as incentives to adopt clean energy and modernization of the infrastructure. This paper will show that hybrid energy storage systems are the key to attaining reliable, efficient and sustainable micro grid operation by overcoming the operational and technical issues of renewable intermittency. The comparison study is an addition to the literature of smart grid technologies and offers practical recommendations to engineers, policymakers, and the developers of energy systems to achieve a resilient low-carbon energy future.

Keywords: Hybrid Energy storage systems, Microgrids, energy integration of renewable energy, energy optimization, battery storage, supercapacitors, Smart Grid, energy management system, renewable dominated grid, power system stability.

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