Calculation of energy storage benefits in solar power plants

How are energy storage benefits calculated?

First, energy storage configuration models for each mode are developed, and the actual benefits are calculated from technical, economic, environmental, and social perspectives. Then, the CRITIC method is applied to determine the weights of benefit indicators, and the TOPSIS method is used to rank the overall benefits of each mode.

What is the optimal configuration of energy storage capacity?

The optimal configuration of energy storage capacity is an important issue for large scale solar systems. a strategy for optimal allocation of energy storage is proposed in this paper. First various scenarios and their value of energy storage in PV applications are discussed. Then a double-layer decision architecture is proposed in this article.

How much storage capacity should a new energy project have?

For instance, in Guangdong Province, new energy projects must configure energy storage with a capacity of at least 10% of the installed capacity, with a storage duration of 1 h . However, the selection of the appropriate storage capacity and commercial model is closely tied to the actual benefits of renewable energy power plants.

Why do new energy power plants need energy storage?

By configuring energy storage, new energy power plants can store the excess energy and discharge it when the output is insufficient, thus compensating for the power deficit. Social benefits are defined as the reduction in power curtailment of the new energy power plant after configuring energy storage.