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Battery Storage Integration Into the Electric Grid

Authors:
Vivian Sultan
Ahmed Alzahrani
Hind Bitar
Brian Hilton

Keywords: battery storage; electric grid; circuit capacity; optimal location; conceptual framework

Abstract:
Energy storage is expected to flourish considerably, requiring large investments in tools and instruments that support its integration into the electric grid. This paper addresses the research question: “How can we determine the optimal locations for energy storage for proper integration into the electricity system?” Therefore, we have developed a conceptual framework for decision-making that caters to utilities for it considers the impacts of the energy storage placement on the grid, and the electric circuit capacity constraints. Additionally, we have built a prototype of Geographic Decision Support Systems (GDSS) to aid in the battery storage systems location choices and provide actionable information for utilities and other stakeholders who are concerned about the grid reliability and the urgency of energy storage deployment as a distributed energy resource.

Pages: 47 to 56

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: May 20, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-412X

ISBN: 978-1-61208-635-4

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from May 20, 2018 to May 24, 2018