Energy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2022, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (12): 3926-3936.doi: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2022.0395

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Optimal configuration of multitype energy storages considering heterogeneous flexible loads

Zhicheng MA(), Qiang ZHOU, Jinping ZHANG, Dingmei WANG, Pengfei GAO   

  1. Electric Power Research Institute of State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
  • Received:2022-07-12 Revised:2022-07-19 Online:2022-12-05 Published:2022-12-29
  • Contact: Zhicheng MA E-mail:gsmzhicheng@163.com

Abstract:

Coordinated optimization of flexible loads and multitype energy storages is a key strategy to achieve a power balance in the system. With large-scale flexible loads widely connected to the grid and participating in demand-side response, the heterogeneous characteristics of flexible loads make them difficult to adapt to the large-scale regulation demand of the grid and prevent them from exploring the full potential for regulation. Accordingly, this study proposes an optimal configuration strategy for multitype energy storages considering flexible heterogeneous loads and establishes a generalized model to match load characteristics and grid regulation demands using clustering flexible heterogeneous loads. First, according to the differentiated power consumption curve and regulation potential of flexible heterogeneous loads, the typical heterogeneous loads are clustered into transferable, cuttable, and adjustable loads with the corresponding generalization model. Accordingly, the coordinated optimization strategy of flexible heterogeneous loads and multitype energy storages is proposed. Meanwhile, with the optimization objective of total system-operating cost considering the cost of generations, grid, energy storages, and loads, the optimal configuration of multitype energy storages is achieved by mixed integer linear programming. Finally, the feasibility and validity of the proposed coordinated optimization strategy are verified using a comparative analysis of cases. Compared with flexible loads or energy storages participating in system regulation alone, coordinated optimization of flexible loads and multitype energy storages can achieve a power balance of regional grids, reduce system operating costs, and enhance grid economic benefits.

Key words: flexible loads, heterogeneous loads clustering, multi-type energy storages, MILP

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