Modeling and Simulation of Energy Storage Performance of Renewable Energy Storage System
Okoye Akachukwu Hyacienth
Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Niger Delta University, Nigeria.
Ainah Priye Kenneth *
Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Niger Delta University, Nigeria.
Ibe Anthony Ogbonnaya
Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Niger Delta University, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In recent times, there has been a notable increase in attention towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the enhancement of energy security. Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in the incorporation of intermittent renewable energy sources (RESs), such as photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy, into the existing power system. However, the integration of this system hinders the reliable and steady running of the grid due to many operational and control challenges. Several challenges exist, including generation uncertainty, voltage and angular stability, power quality issues, reactive power support, and fault ride-through capabilities. The electricity produced by renewable energy sources (RESs) exhibits fluctuations due to meteorological phenomena beyond human control, such as wind speed and sunlight intensity. Energy storage systems (ESSs) play a crucial role in mitigating volatility by effectively storing excess electricity generated and facilitating its availability when needed. This study utilises the MATLAB/Simulink programme to develop an optimised configuration model for the wind hybrid power storage system.
Keywords: Renewable energy sources, hybrid power storage system, photovoltaic, greenhouse gas