Flexible Active Power Control for PV-ESS Systems: A Review

Xiangqiang Wu and Tamas Kerekes
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Xiangqiang Wu: Department of AAU Energy, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
Tamas Kerekes: Department of AAU Energy, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-25

Abstract: The penetration of solar energy in the modern power system is still increasing with a fast growth rate after long development due to reduced environmental impact and ever-decreasing photovoltaic panel cost. Meanwhile, distribution networks have to deal with a huge amount and frequent fluctuations of power due to the intermittent nature of solar energy, which influences the grid stability and could cause a voltage rise in the low-voltage grid. In order to reduce these fluctuations and ensure a stable and reliable power supply, energy storage systems are introduced, as they can absorb or release energy on demand, which provides more control flexibility for PV systems. At present, storage technologies are still under development and integrated in renewable applications, especially in smart grids, where lowering the cost and enhancing the reliability are the main tasks. This study reviews and discusses several active power control strategies for hybrid PV and energy storage systems that deliver ancillary services for grid support. The technological advancements and developments of energy storage systems in grid-tied PV applications are also reviewed.

Keywords: PV integration; energy storage systems; flexible active power control; frequency regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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