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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3594-3608 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | IET Renewable Power Generation |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Oct 2023 |
Abstract
The pan-European power grid is experiencing an increasing penetration of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). The fluctuating and non-dispatchable nature of VRE hinders them in providing the Ancillary Service (AS) needed for the reliability and stability of the grid. Therefore, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are needed along the VRE. Among the different ESS, a particularly viable and reliable option is Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS), given its cost-effective implementation and considerable lifespan, in comparison to other technologies. Traditional PHS plants with Francis turbines operate at a high head difference. However, not all regions have the necessary topology to make these plants cost-effective and efficient. Therefore, the ALPHEUS project will introduce low-head PHS for regions with a relatively flat topography. In this paper, a grid-forming controlled converter coupled with low-head PHS that can contribute to the grid stability is introduced, emphasising its ability to provide different AS, especially frequency control, through the provision of fast Frequency Containment Reserve (fFCR) as well as synthetic system inertia. This paper is an extended version of the paper “The Contribution of Low-head Pumped Hydro Storage to a successful Energy Transition”, which was presented at the 19th Wind Integration Workshop 2020.
Keywords
- distributed power generation, electric power generation, energy storage, energy storage technology, frequency stability, power system stability, pumped-storage power stations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: IET Renewable Power Generation, Vol. 17, No. 14, 25.10.2023, p. 3594-3608.
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T1 - The contribution of low-head pumped hydro storage to grid stability in future power systems
AU - Qudaih, Mohammed
AU - Engel, Bernd
AU - Truijen, Daan P. K.
AU - De Kooning, Jeroen D. M.
AU - Stockman, Kurt
AU - Hoffstaedt, Justus
AU - Jarquin-Laguna, Antonio
AU - Ruiz, Ruben Ansorena
AU - Goseberg, Nils
AU - de Vilder, Lucas
AU - Bricker, Jeremy D.
AU - Joseph, Melvin
AU - Zangeneh, Mehrdad
AU - Terheiden, Kristina
N1 - Funding Information: The content of this paper related to the ALPHEUS project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 883553. The authors would like to thank the European Union for funding this project.
PY - 2023/10/25
Y1 - 2023/10/25
N2 - The pan-European power grid is experiencing an increasing penetration of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). The fluctuating and non-dispatchable nature of VRE hinders them in providing the Ancillary Service (AS) needed for the reliability and stability of the grid. Therefore, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are needed along the VRE. Among the different ESS, a particularly viable and reliable option is Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS), given its cost-effective implementation and considerable lifespan, in comparison to other technologies. Traditional PHS plants with Francis turbines operate at a high head difference. However, not all regions have the necessary topology to make these plants cost-effective and efficient. Therefore, the ALPHEUS project will introduce low-head PHS for regions with a relatively flat topography. In this paper, a grid-forming controlled converter coupled with low-head PHS that can contribute to the grid stability is introduced, emphasising its ability to provide different AS, especially frequency control, through the provision of fast Frequency Containment Reserve (fFCR) as well as synthetic system inertia. This paper is an extended version of the paper “The Contribution of Low-head Pumped Hydro Storage to a successful Energy Transition”, which was presented at the 19th Wind Integration Workshop 2020.
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KW - distributed power generation
KW - electric power generation
KW - energy storage
KW - energy storage technology
KW - frequency stability
KW - power system stability
KW - pumped-storage power stations
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