There are many things that must be considered to successfully deploy an energy storage system. These include: Storage Technology Implications Balance-of-Plant Grid integration Communications and Control Storage Installation The following sections are excerpts from the ESIC Energy Storage Implementation Guide which is free to the public.
Project Specific Requirements: Elements for developing energy storage specific project requirements include ownership of the storage asset, energy storage system (ESS) performance, communication and control system requirements, site requirements and availability, local constraints, and safety requirements.
These include: Storage Technology Implications Balance-of-Plant Grid integration Communications and Control Storage Installation The following sections are excerpts from the ESIC Energy Storage Implementation Guide which is free to the public. The full report includes a more detailed discussion of these topics.
From the perspective of an electric utility stakeholder, there are several ways energy storage could be used to minimize, defer, or avoid costs; to increase reliability; or to increase the operational efficiency of the electric power system. In addition, there are emerging drivers resulting from the adoption of renewable generation.
Commissioning: After the installation and connection of an ESS to the distribution system, commissioning is required to ensure successful integration. The ESIC Energy Storage Commissioning Guide provides details of commissioning and site acceptance tests during the deployment and integration phase.
Installation: ESS product installation and system integration can be performed by an electrical contractor who should be experienced in both high- and low-voltage systems and familiar with the local electric utility’s system.