Microgrid Energy Storage Products

What is energy storage in a hybrid microgrid?

Energy storage systems are a key component in a hybrid microgrid and guarantee short-term backup power. Caterpillar can provide on-site energy storage systems to help stabilize transient loads, supply and absorb alternating current (AC) power, increase renewable energy source utilization, and transfer energy from time-of-generation to time-of-use.

What is a microgrid energy system?

Microgrids are small-scale energy systems with distributed energy resources, such as generators and storage systems, and controllable loads forming an electrical entity within defined electrical limits. These systems can be deployed in either low voltage or high voltage and can operate independently of the main grid if necessary .

What is the importance of energy storage system in microgrid operation?

With regard to the off-grid operation, the energy storage system has considerable importance in the microgrid. The ESS mainly provides frequency regulation, backup power and resilience features.

Which features are preferred when deploying energy storage systems in microgrids?

As discussed in the earlier sections, some features are preferred when deploying energy storage systems in microgrids. These include energy density, power density, lifespan, safety, commercial availability, and financial/ technical feasibility. Lead-acid batteries have lower energy and power densities than other electrochemical devices.

Are microgrids the future of energy storage?

A 2018 World Energy Council report showed that energy storage capacity doubled between 2017 and 2018, reaching 8 GWh. The current projection is that there will be 230 GW of energy storage plants installed by 2030 [2, 3, 4, 5]. Microgrids are a means of deploying a decentralized and decarbonized grid.

What are hybrid energy solutions & microgrids?

Microgrids can operate independently or in conjunction with the electrical grid/utility. Hybrid energy solutions (HES) are microgrids that involve a combination of power sources. They can combine proven cost-effective renewable energy from wind or solar sources with conventional diesel- or gas-fuelled generation.