Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services

The growth of renewable sources and the consequent complexity in the management of the electric grid draw a scenario in which the traditional fossil fuel power plants are asked to improve their performances to continue playing a primary role for the stability of the grid and the safety of the energy...

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Main Authors: Giacchino Alessandro, Repetto Enrico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/39/e3sconf_supehr18_02002.pdf
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spelling doaj-e8029d4f28024fa08290d958c657bdd42021-02-02T03:21:54ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422019-01-011130200210.1051/e3sconf/201911302002e3sconf_supehr18_02002Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing servicesGiacchino Alessandro0Repetto Enrico1Ansaldo Energia, Power Plant System EngineeringAnsaldo Energia, Power Plant System EngineeringThe growth of renewable sources and the consequent complexity in the management of the electric grid draw a scenario in which the traditional fossil fuel power plants are asked to improve their performances to continue playing a primary role for the stability of the grid and the safety of the energy supply. The article describes the possible solutions to flexibilize the combined cycle power plants in terms of fast load response and load balancing. In particular, the aggregation of an energy storage system (battery) with a natural gas combined cycle power plant is analyzed in detail. In this context, the fundamental role of the Plant Optimizer, a dedicated Control System developed by Ansaldo Energia performing the function of aggregator, is highlighted. Thanks to the Plant Optimizer, the hybrid power plant can provide enhanced frequency and balancing services and ensure an increasingly aligned response with the needs of the grid operators.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/39/e3sconf_supehr18_02002.pdf
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Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services
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title Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services
title_short Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services
title_full Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services
title_fullStr Natural gas combined cycle power plant aggregated with battery: a flexible hybrid solution providing enhanced frequency and balancing services
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description The growth of renewable sources and the consequent complexity in the management of the electric grid draw a scenario in which the traditional fossil fuel power plants are asked to improve their performances to continue playing a primary role for the stability of the grid and the safety of the energy supply. The article describes the possible solutions to flexibilize the combined cycle power plants in terms of fast load response and load balancing. In particular, the aggregation of an energy storage system (battery) with a natural gas combined cycle power plant is analyzed in detail. In this context, the fundamental role of the Plant Optimizer, a dedicated Control System developed by Ansaldo Energia performing the function of aggregator, is highlighted. Thanks to the Plant Optimizer, the hybrid power plant can provide enhanced frequency and balancing services and ensure an increasingly aligned response with the needs of the grid operators.
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