A clear opportunity exists for the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in hybrid off-grid applications, i.e., isolated grids with renewable sources (e.g. PV, wind) and small-scale diesel generators. In these applications, renewable sources have the potential to reduce petroleum derivatives consumption (diesel, lubricants, etc.) and reduce Greenhouse Gases emissions. Therefore, in recent years the changes in the economics of renewables and, particularly, PV sources, have led to their integration with diesel generators in order to reduce the Operational Expenditure (OPEX) of off-grid systems. BESS present the capability of maximizing the integration of renewable energy and, consequently, further offset the use of diesel-fired generating units. The purpose of this work is twofold: First, the objective is to identify the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for assessing the integration of Hybrid Off-grid Systems with BESS. Second, these KPI, reflecting the potential impacts of battery Storage within an Hybrid Off-grid system, will enable the assessment of the business case of the BESS integration.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:up.pt/oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/121230 |
| Date | 19 July 2019 |
| Creators | Luís Miguel Cruz da Costa |
| Contributors | Faculdade de Engenharia |
| Source Sets | Universidade do Porto |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertação |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | openAccess |
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