Figure 3-6 shows the installed capacity of EES systems used in electricity grids. Pumped hydro storage (PHS) power plants, with over 127 GW, represent 99 %, and this is about 3 % of global generation capacity. The second-largest EES in
Electrical energy storage systems (EESS) for electrical installations are becoming more prevalent. EESS provide storage of electrical energy so that it can be used later. The approach is not new: EESS in the form of battery-backed uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) have been used for many years. EESS are starting to be used for other purposes.
Energy Storage Systems are structured in two main parts. The power conversion system (PCS) handles AC/DC and DC/AC conversion, with energy flowing into the batteries to charge them or being converted from the battery storage into AC power and fed into the grid. Suitable power device solutions depend on the voltages supported and the power flowing.
LV distribution boards can generally be categorized into 3 types: Main distribution boards (MDB) manage and distribute electrical power from one or more sources to branch circuits in an LV distribution system. It provides circuit breakers for each branch circuit to prevent faults and incidents.
traction, e.g. in an electric vehicle. For further reading, and a more in-depth insight into the topics covered here, the IET’s Code of Practice for Energy Storage Systems provides a reference to practitioners on the safe, effective and competent application of electrical energy storage systems. Publishing Spring 2017, order your copy now!
LV distribution boards provide stable electricity to IT equipment and cooling systems in data centers. They can interact with UPS systems and backup generators. Data centers can monitor and regulate power distribution using these boards for optimal energy usage and performance.