Co-location of energy storage systems

Co-location refers to the combination of battery storage and a form of intermittent energy generation, such as solar or wind. The two technologies share the same utility-scale grid connection point (often, but not always, within the same site). How it works Energy storage is an exciting area of innovation. Energy storage is not a new concept, yet the technological advancements of past decade and the intermittent nature of renewable energy means that it has an increasingly important role to play, providing both grid balancing services and enabling behind the meter solutions. The case for co-location

Are co-located battery energy storage systems AC-coupled?

Currently in Great Britain, the majority of co-located battery energy storage systems are AC-coupled. This is because they can be metered and operated independently - which often makes financing these projects easier.

What is co-located solar and storage?

The focus of this piece is on co-located solar and storage, although certain aspects apply to any type of co-location. AC coupling is the most common method to co-locate projects. This means the storage is connected to generation on the AC side of the battery inverter, before reaching the grid connection.

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) seems to be one of the best suited solutions and therefore everybody in the industry is talking about “ co-location” and hybrid power plants”. These terms aren’t used consistently or in the same manner by all market participants or in all regions of the world.

How does a battery energy storage asset work?

The battery connects to the solar on the DC side of both assets. The two assets then share a single inverter. Either solution introduces constraints in the operation of the battery energy storage asset. This is because a shared grid connection does not (usually) have room for full export from both battery and generation assets at the same time.

Why do we need battery energy storage systems?

With higher shares of renewables our energy system needs more flexibility and solutions to balance the intermitted production of solar and wind farms. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) seems to be one of the best suited solutions and therefore everybody in the industry is talking about “ co-location” and hybrid power plants”.

How to co-locate solar and storage projects?

AC coupling is the most common method to co-locate projects. This means the storage is connected to generation on the AC side of the battery inverter, before reaching the grid connection. DC coupling is an alternative option for solar and storage projects. The battery connects to the solar on the DC side of both assets.

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Energy storage – the benefits of co-location

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Co-location battery storage

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