Grid Forming Services
Explore the diverse range of grid forming services we can provide.
About grid forming
Grid-forming refers to the ability of an energy resource, such as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or inverter-based resource, to establish and control the voltage and frequency of a grid or microgrid. Unlike conventional grid-following resources, which depend on an existing grid frequency and voltage to synchronize their output, grid-forming resources take on a more active role in stabilizing and controlling these parameters, especially useful in low-inertia systems with high renewables penetration.
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Some challenges in grid forming and our related services:
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Harmonizing Grid Codes with BESS Capabilities
- Challenge: Grid codes and standards often lag behind the capabilities of modern BESS systems, leading to misalignments that complicate grid-forming roles.
- Our services:
- Compliance Consultation: We help our clients navigate local grid codes and ensure BESS configurations meet compliance standards.
- Advocacy and Standards Development: We work with industry groups to develop grid codes that consider the unique aspects of grid-forming BESS.
- Custom BESS Configurations: We can assist with custom configurations to meet both current grid codes and futureproofing for anticipated regulatory changes.
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Optimal Sizing and Placement of BESS for Grid-Forming Roles
- Challenge: Determining the best locations and sizes for BESS systems that optimize grid support, particularly in areas with renewable energy sources.
- Our services:
- Technical Feasibility Studies: We conduct studies that examine local grid conditions, renewable energy penetration, and load profiles to recommend optimal BESS placement.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: We can provide cost-benefit analysis to guide decision-making for small utilities or project developers considering grid-forming BESS.
- Peak Shaving and Frequency Regulation Services: We can advise on BESS sizing that aligns with peak shaving, frequency support, and other grid services, maximizing ROI.
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Accurate Modeling and Simulation for Grid-Forming BESS
- Challenge: Effective grid-forming BESS deployment requires accurate system models, especially for dynamic behavior during faults or system restoration, but such models are complex and computationally demanding.
- Our services:
- Custom Model Development: We can create accurate and simplified models that capture the essential dynamics of BESS systems without excessive computational demand.
- Software Training and Support: We can provide training on using advanced simulation software (like PSCAD, PSS/E, or Dig SILENT) for grid operators or smaller utilities.
- Scenario-Based Analysis: We can conduct scenario-based studies to help utilities understand how BESS will perform in various operational states, including faulty conditions.
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Grid-Forming and Hybrid Systems Integration
- Challenge: Integrating grid-forming inverters with hybrid systems (e.g., wind, solar, and battery storage) can lead to control conflicts between components.
- Our services:
- Design and validate coordinated control schemes: We can design and validate coordinated control schemes to optimize power-sharing between grid-forming inverters and other generation assets.
- Digital twin simulations: We can use digital twin simulations to test and refine hybrid system behavior under dynamic operating conditions.
- Provide expertise in various areas: We can provide expertise in the selection and configuration of energy management systems (EMS) that enable seamless integration.