Are all energy storage technologies valid for a large scale photovoltaic power plant?

But not all the energy storage technologies are valid for all these services. So, this review article analyses the most suitable energy storage technologies that can be used to provide the different services in large scale photovoltaic power plants.

Why is energy storage important in photovoltaic power plants?

Energy storage can play an essential role in large scale photovoltaic power plants for complying with the current and future standards (grid codes) or for providing market oriented services. But not all the energy storage technologies are valid for all these services.

What are the requirements for large PV power plants?

Large PV power plants (i.e., greater than 20 MW at the utility interconnection) that provide power into the bulk power system must comply with standards related to reliability and adequacy promulgated by authorities such as NERC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Should batteries be sized only in photovoltaic energy plants?

In , different methods are presented for sizing batteries only in photovoltaic energy plants to maximize the total annual revenue and try to find cost-effective storage sizes. In , the maximization of economic indexes are evaluated to obtain a hybrid plant, but with PV generation and storage, which is the only asset to be sized.

Do PV power plants need a power reserve?

In the case of large scale PV power plants, grid codes are currently being updated including challenging active power control requirements . In the UK , power reserves are specifically required for providing under-frequency regulation.

Can a hybrid PV storage power plant avoid reverse power flows?

In the review , the focus is put on the intermittence issue of roof-top PV power plants and the use of energy storage systems for avoiding reverse power flows. In , a study of a hybrid PV storage power plant for power dispatching is performed.