Presentation Description: The presentation proposes a simple method to size photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) around existing fossil fuel genset (FFG) power plants. The proposed method delivers an optimal PV/BESS system around FFG power plant generation and community load. The proposed methodology takes several factors such as spinning reserves, minimum load, on/off cycles, BESS, and PV complementarity adjustments in addition to seasonal variations of community load and corresponding FFG power generation.
The proposed method results in a cost-effective PV system that provides continuous energy without supply and demand issues and minimizes operational costs. The proposed method results in a smaller BESS to minimize BESS capital and multiple replacement costs over the life of the system. The proposed method also ensures higher non-polluting PV penetration without requiring system upgrades or additional controls. The proposed method requires no complex mathematical formulation or optimization software/solver. The proposed method also discusses staggered spinning reserve use in contrast to conventional industry standard spinning reserve requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to size PV and BESS around existing fossil fuel genset (FFG) power plants.
