BESS generator of Cordoba Microgrid Power Station in Argentina

Can Bess energy storage systems be used in microgrids?

This research paper addresses the issue of placement, technology selection and operation of BESS energy storage systems (BESS) in microgrids under a variable distributed generation (DG) and energy demand scenario for an average year of operation. To address this issue, a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model was formulated.

How does a Bess microgrid work?

The behavior of the BESS is directly influenced by the availability of PV solar energy (see Fig. 5). During the first hours of the day, i.e., in the time interval 1 to 8, when energy generation by the PV generators is below 20%, the BESS inject power into the microgrid to satisfy part of the demand.

Can battery energy storage modernize the grid in Argentina?

The Argentina’s ambitious push toward grid modernization through battery energy storage has received an enthusiastic response, with CAMMESA (Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico) confirming the submission of 27 project proposals from 15 companies under its AlmaGBA program.

Where should a Bess be installed in a microgrid?

However, the PCBGA-VSA proposes that, in order to reduce energy losses in the microgrid, the BESS should be installed right at the nodes where the PV generators are located. In addition, it suggests the use of BESSs with higher storage capacity and longer charge and discharge times.