Grid Forming
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:
1. 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: Helping clients navigate local grid codes and ensure BESS configurations meet compliance standards.
- Advocacy and Standards Development: Working with industry groups to develop grid codes that consider the unique aspects of grid-forming BESS.
- Custom BESS Configurations: Assisting with custom configurations to meet both current grid codes and future-proofing for anticipated regulatory changes.
2. 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: Conducting studies that examine local grid conditions, renewable energy penetration, and load profiles to recommend optimal BESS placement.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Providing cost-benefit analysis to guide decision-making for small utilities or project developers considering grid-forming BESS.
- Peak Shaving and Frequency Regulation Services: Advising on BESS sizing that aligns with peak shaving, frequency support, and other grid services, maximizing ROI.