Utilization of Batteriy Energy Systems (BESS) in Smart Grid: A Review
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

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The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Smart Grid as a desideratum in the energy landscape: Key aspects and challenges

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It is a truism that in the architecture of the old transmission system fault tolerance is achieved by redundancy which is only matched by a less fault tolerant distribution side. Frequent outages are becoming every where more of a rule rather than an exception. The Ultimate Smart Grid in this context becomes a vision for the future. As per EPRI estimate there is a preponderating 4 to 1 benefit from a changeover to smart grids [1]. Whereas the 21st century world is in dire need, of digital quality power supply, with Flexible AC Transmission systems [FACTS] and/or superconducting synchronous condensers capable of providing instantaneous voltage support to reduce the sags, and super conducting fault current limiters to correct the depressions created by transmission-system-faults, in combination with synchronous switching to take care of transient over-voltages, at the transmission level, high speed transfer switches capable of removing disturbed sources and replacing them with clean back up supplies and an array of innovations like dynamic voltage restorers , DER[Distributed Energy Resource] and micro grids to provide voltage support buffering are needed at the distribution side of electric power infrastructure, it is a fact that the current obsolescent electrical infrastructure remains deplorably bogged down by an antiquated mid-20th century technology. One of the most fundamental of electric functions is getting electricity from the point of generation to the point of use and today's need is to make the transition from the distribution system of today to the grid of the future, Smart energy is the application of digital information technology to optimize electrical power system and SG is the product of smart energy technology to electrical power delivery and generation. Smart energy technologies are going to transform the power network into a SG capable of meeting 21st century economic, energy security, reliability and integrating these two prime requirements with renewable energy sources. To that end, the conventional grids which are by today's standards almost obsolete , have to be reshaped and re-engineered to include digital enhancements appropriate for the vision of a Smart Grid. The realization of smart grid will involve integration of new technologies at all levels of grid operation and control. Such a concept of Smart grid transformation would improve overall energy efficiency by implementing intelligent and advanced control functions that would enable greater interaction between grid and the consumer. This paper outlines in a nutshell the concept & characteristics of smart grid with emphasis on various key aspects involved in the modernization of the present day electric grid with respect to generation, transmission and distribution in addition to the new challenges, and requirements.
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

paper_content:

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Virtual power plants: An answer to increasing distributed generation

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In the future an adaptive power system is required to integrate the emerging distributed generation (DG) and renewable energy sources (RES). Since most present power systems are based on active controlled transmission network and passive distribution network, the development of smart grids in the distribution network will facilitate and enhance the growth of DG&RES. To develop smart grids, active control of both distribution network and DG&RES is needed. This research employs the virtual power plant (VPP) concept to develop active control of the present and emerging DG&RES. This paper discusses the impact of DG&RES and highlights the advantages of the VPP concept taking major technical, economical and regulatory aspects in consideration.
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

paper_content:

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Microgrid and transportation electrification: A review

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An increasing concern over environmental impacts of fossil fuels and sustainability of energy resources is leading to significant changes in the electric power and transportation systems. Decentralized power generation and transportation electrification, in particular, are emerging as some of the most effective and promising tools in addressing these concerns. In this article, we conduct a integrated review of microgrid and transportation electrification to emphasize their inevitable interdependency in future developments. We summarize control strategies for microgrid and electric vehicle (EV) technology and discuss the challenges arising from the introduction of EVs into electric grid systems. We also analyze the current electric power market. To improve the grid's efficiency, we study the possibility of EVs performing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) service in order to entirely or partially replace some inefficient components of the current power market. Finally, two future research topics are proposed. First, a smart plug-and-play control approach for the integration of EVs into microgrids is described. Second, an adaptive charging strategy is proposed for the use in microgrids. This could mostly alleviate the stress to medium voltage distribution transformer of a region with a large EV population, without compromising the charging performance and EV owner's interests.
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paper_title: Adaptive protection schemes for the microgrid in a Smart Grid scenario: Technical challenges

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Microgrids are gaining attention as an important part of the smart grid, due to their numerous benefits and their ability to operate both in the island mode as well as in the grid connected mode. However, a protection scheme which suits to a microgrid both in the island mode and the grid connected mode of operation is a challenge. The conventional overcurrent protection scheme faces selectivity and sensitivity issues during the grid faults and the microgrid faults, since the fault current level is different in both the cases for the same relay. Various approaches have been implemented in the past to deal with this problem yet the most promising ones are the adaptive protection techniques. The feasibility, reliability and cost benefit issues are some major concerns which are associated with the implementation of the adaptive microgrid protection schemes. This paper presents a critical review of the existing adaptive protection schemes, the technical challenges, if any, and the recent advancement concerning to their suitability to operate in a smart grid scenario.
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

paper_content:

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

paper_content:

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Distribution automation leading to a smarter grid

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In the delivery of electricity from the generating station to the consumers, Power Distribution System (PDS) plays a major role. Electric power utilities worldwide are adopting the computer aided monitoring, control and management of PDS to provide better services to the consumers. Recent advances in Information Technology and data communication system are being utilized to automate the electric PDS. The next-generation electricity grid, which is the smart grid, is addressing the major shortcomings of the existing grid. In essence, the smart grid envisages providing utility companies with full visibility and control over their assets and services. This paper presents a review of automation of the Power systems with special emphasis on distribution automation, leading to a smarter grid. The distribution automation and distribution management system functions are discussed in detail and the emergence of a smart grid. The wide area monitoring and control implementation in the transmission sector is also touched upon. The paper also provides some insight into the expansion of laboratory facilities for smart grid implementation and research.
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paper_title: Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey

paper_content:

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this article, we survey the literature till 2011 on the enabling technologies for the Smart Grid. We explore three major systems, namely the smart infrastructure system, the smart management system, and the smart protection system. We also propose possible future directions in each system. colorred{Specifically, for the smart infrastructure system, we explore the smart energy subsystem, the smart information subsystem, and the smart communication subsystem.} For the smart management system, we explore various management objectives, such as improving energy efficiency, profiling demand, maximizing utility, reducing cost, and controlling emission. We also explore various management methods to achieve these objectives. For the smart protection system, we explore various failure protection mechanisms which improve the reliability of the Smart Grid, and explore the security and privacy issues in the Smart Grid.
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paper_title: Adaptive protection schemes for the microgrid in a Smart Grid scenario: Technical challenges

paper_content:

Microgrids are gaining attention as an important part of the smart grid, due to their numerous benefits and their ability to operate both in the island mode as well as in the grid connected mode. However, a protection scheme which suits to a microgrid both in the island mode and the grid connected mode of operation is a challenge. The conventional overcurrent protection scheme faces selectivity and sensitivity issues during the grid faults and the microgrid faults, since the fault current level is different in both the cases for the same relay. Various approaches have been implemented in the past to deal with this problem yet the most promising ones are the adaptive protection techniques. The feasibility, reliability and cost benefit issues are some major concerns which are associated with the implementation of the adaptive microgrid protection schemes. This paper presents a critical review of the existing adaptive protection schemes, the technical challenges, if any, and the recent advancement concerning to their suitability to operate in a smart grid scenario.
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paper_title: Utility scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

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As interest in renewable energy continues to gain momentum, use of power electronics in both generation and transmission systems has become increasingly important. One device that has enjoyed much interest as of late is the Battery Energy Storage System. Advancements in battery technology coupled with modern power electronics has resulted in a plethora of possibilities for such systems. This paper provides an overview of battery energy storage systems. It also divulges the views and experiences of one particular manufacturer, General Electric, and its experience with Battery Energy Storage projects. It also discusses some possibilities for future applications including frequency regulation, peak shaving, and integration of renewables.
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paper_title: Impacts of energy storage in distributed Power Generation: A review

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Distributed Generation (DG) in the form of Renewable Power Generation systems are currently preferred for clean power generation. However due to their intermittent and unpredictable nature, energy storage needs to be used to ensure that the load is met at all times. There are many possible options for energy storage and the most popular and technologically matured option, batteries, is the subject of this paper. This paper explores the importance and necessity of batteries within DG systems, especially with renewable power generation systems. The paper looks at different varieties of batteries with a specific emphasis on lead-acid batteries. To integrate batteries into renewable energy system models, the system and the energy storage, must be simulated to test the impact on as well as optimise the sizing of the system in terms of cost and efficiency. As batteries are a fairly large capital investment in the system, it is crucial to ensure maximum life span. This is done by using a controller to control the charging and discharging cycles of the battery. There are currently many methods of modelling batteries as well as techniques for controlling the battery within the system. Some of these are discussed in this paper.
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paper_title: Electric Energy Storage and its tasks in the integration of wide-scale renewable resources

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The CIGRE Committee on Dispersed and Distributed Generation has recognised the future role of storage systems in the integration of renewable sources. Due to this fact in 2007 it founded the Working Group on Electrical Energy Storage Systems with the number WG C6.15.
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paper_title: Impacts of energy storage in distributed Power Generation: A review

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Distributed Generation (DG) in the form of Renewable Power Generation systems are currently preferred for clean power generation. However due to their intermittent and unpredictable nature, energy storage needs to be used to ensure that the load is met at all times. There are many possible options for energy storage and the most popular and technologically matured option, batteries, is the subject of this paper. This paper explores the importance and necessity of batteries within DG systems, especially with renewable power generation systems. The paper looks at different varieties of batteries with a specific emphasis on lead-acid batteries. To integrate batteries into renewable energy system models, the system and the energy storage, must be simulated to test the impact on as well as optimise the sizing of the system in terms of cost and efficiency. As batteries are a fairly large capital investment in the system, it is crucial to ensure maximum life span. This is done by using a controller to control the charging and discharging cycles of the battery. There are currently many methods of modelling batteries as well as techniques for controlling the battery within the system. Some of these are discussed in this paper.
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paper_title: Electric Energy Storage and its tasks in the integration of wide-scale renewable resources

paper_content:

The CIGRE Committee on Dispersed and Distributed Generation has recognised the future role of storage systems in the integration of renewable sources. Due to this fact in 2007 it founded the Working Group on Electrical Energy Storage Systems with the number WG C6.15.
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paper_title: Impacts of energy storage in distributed Power Generation: A review

paper_content:

Distributed Generation (DG) in the form of Renewable Power Generation systems are currently preferred for clean power generation. However due to their intermittent and unpredictable nature, energy storage needs to be used to ensure that the load is met at all times. There are many possible options for energy storage and the most popular and technologically matured option, batteries, is the subject of this paper. This paper explores the importance and necessity of batteries within DG systems, especially with renewable power generation systems. The paper looks at different varieties of batteries with a specific emphasis on lead-acid batteries. To integrate batteries into renewable energy system models, the system and the energy storage, must be simulated to test the impact on as well as optimise the sizing of the system in terms of cost and efficiency. As batteries are a fairly large capital investment in the system, it is crucial to ensure maximum life span. This is done by using a controller to control the charging and discharging cycles of the battery. There are currently many methods of modelling batteries as well as techniques for controlling the battery within the system. Some of these are discussed in this paper.
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paper_title: Survey on the impact of Electric Vehicles on power distribution grid

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are developing increasingly in recent years due to many associated economic and environmental factors. When connected to distribution grid, EVs may be considered both as active loads and energy storage devices,which will have different and significant impacts on the distribution system. This paper surveys the present situation of the researches on these impacts. Other aspects such as effects on grid stability and effects when power system occurs fault are also included. The features and defects of existing studies are pointed out. The conclusion of this paper is available for reference to the research on the impact of EVs on distribution grid in the future.
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paper_title: Analysis and Review of Grid Connected Battery in Wind Applications

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This paper provides an overview of battery technologies and the grid-connected battery projects that integrate wind. It also discusses the deployment of a battery system at Reese Technology Center (RTC) in Texas. The research at RTC involves deploying energy storage devices (i.e. Batteries with grid-tie inverters) for application in wind farms to understand the interaction between wind energy, the grid and the grid loads. The research work focus on the modeling of a battery system and wind turbines when it is connected to the grid, with the aim to understand the optimized energy flow between the battery, the wind farm, and the utility grid, energy management for storage, battery performance, energy dispatch and reliability. With the view of modeling the test bed of the grid-connected battery project at Reese, this paper provides the preliminary simulation results using PSCAD on discharge characteristics of a single cell of a battery at various C rates.
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paper_title: Development of a real-time testing environment for battery energy storage systems in renewable energy applications

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The increased penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources is driving the development of grid-scale energy storage around the world. This paper presents the development of a real-time testing platform for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewable energy applications. To simulate operating conditions in the field, the platform contains a stimulus generation module that can generate three phase waveforms from output power data of a wind or solar generation facility. The stimulus generator can be used to drive either a full BESS with control system, inverter, and batteries to assess system performance, or it can test the control system alone in a closed loop software mode with an integrated model of the inverter and battery. An overview of the state of the industry for energy storage in renewable energy applications is also presented.
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paper_title: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Battery Management System (BMS) for Grid-Scale Applications

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The current electric grid is an inefficient system that wastes significant amounts of the electricity it produces because there is a disconnect between the amount of energy consumers require and the amount of energy produced from generation sources. Power plants typically produce more power than necessary to ensure adequate power quality. By taking advantage of energy storage within the grid, many of these inefficiencies can be removed. When using battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid storage, advanced modeling is required to accurately monitor and control the storage system. A battery management system (BMS) controls how the storage system will be used and a BMS that utilizes advanced physics-based models will offer for much more robust operation of the storage system. The paper outlines the current state of the art for modeling in BMS and the advanced models required to fully utilize BMS for both lithium-ion batteries and vanadium redox-flow batteries. In addition, system architecture and how it can be useful in monitoring and control is discussed. A pathway for advancing BMS to better utilize BESS for grid-scale applications is outlined.
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paper_title: Battery energy storage systems to improve power system frequency response

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming feasible to provide system frequency support due to recent developments in technologies and plummeting cost. Adequate ::: response of these devices becomes critical as the penetration of the renewable energy sources increases in the power system. This paper proposes effective use of BESS to improve system frequency performance. The optimal capacity and the operation scheme of BESS for frequency regulation are obtained using two staged optimization process. Furthermore, the effectiveness of BESS for ::: improving the system frequency response is verified using ::: dynamic simulations.
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paper_title: Outage Avoidance and Amelioration Using Battery Energy Storage Systems

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Planned and unplanned outages on distribution networks may cause major economic loss to customers and can result in substantial reparation payments by utilities. This paper analyzes the use of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to partially or completely avoid these outages. The analysis is conducted with a multiday high-demand scenario where the load demand at peak times exceeds the current capacity of the line. This would result in an outage unless the current from the substation can be reduced. Three basic scenarios representative of different degrees of sophistication of feeder automation were studied, i.e., a conventional feeder controlled by one or more reclosing breakers; a modern distribution feeder equipped with a limited number of remote-controlled breakers that will disconnect nonvital loads belonging to residential, commercial, and industrial customers; and a modern distribution feeder equipped with numerous remote-controlled breakers that will selectively disconnect commercial, industrial, and residential loads based on their degree of criticality. This paper concluded that the total or partial avoidance of outages by way of BESS usage is feasible; however, the use of “smart grid” control technology can provide more benefit than BESSs in the scenarios studied.
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paper_title: Energy storage technologies for small scale wind conversion system

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Battery energy storage system (BESS) is the most popular storage technology among others used with renewable energy systems. A cost-effective energy storage system has great potentials of enhancing the reliability of renewable energy systems. In this paper, a methodology for sizing of battery energy storage system (BESS) for use with small-scale wind conversion system is presented. This storage system is proposed for a 2-day backup plan due to the fluctuation of the wind energy generation at Darling site. This BESS is integrated with a 3kW wind energy system to facilitate a better match between the energy demand and supply. The sizing of the storage system is based on the load profile of the household (the rated power of the household appliances, the daily energy consumption etc.), the cycle and life span, and the technical-economic feasibility of the BESS. In addition, an overview of various small scale energy storage systems is discussed as well.
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paper_title: Control method evaluation for battery energy storage system utilized in renewable smoothing

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Intermittent renewable energy sources have drawn much attention in the last 15 years. The European network infrastructure is changing towards more renewables, increasing the usage of co-generation while decreasing the capacity for conventional power plants (20-20-20 Energy Policy). However, these renewable sources have outputs which are characterized by poor controllability and unpredictability, thus making grid integration difficult. Battery energy storage is proposed to assist the regulating power plants in following the power output of renewables. In this paper, different control methods for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for renewable smoothing applications are discussed. The novelty of this paper relies on the fact that each control algorithm is evaluated according to its effectiveness in smoothing and battery stress. A benchmark was performed where the power outputs are compared. The battery stress and lifetime were estimated using a rainflow cycle counting algorithm. The results reveal that although a control method can perform satisfactorily in terms of renewable smoothing it might affect severely the battery lifetime, making this benchmark essential before selecting the control approach in order to maximize the revenue of the investment.
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Title: Utilization of Battery Energy Systems (BESS) in Smart Grid: A Review

Section 1: Introduction
Description 1: Introduce the current limitations of existing power grids and the need for modernization using smart grid technologies.

Section 2: Adaptive and Islanding
Description 2: Explain the organization of the paper and provide brief details of what each section will cover.

Section 3: Smart Grid Requirements
Description 3: Describe the five subsystems of smart grids, their components, and their importance.

Section 4: Energy Infrastructure
Description 4: Discuss the bidirectional flow of power and the main elements of SG energy infrastructure such as Distributed Generation (DGs), Virtual Power Plants (VPP), and Micro grids (MG).

Section 5: Smart Metering System
Description 5: Explain the importance of smart metering for data collection and analysis to enhance decision-making for consumers and utilities.

Section 6: Communication System
Description 6: Detail the requirements and challenges of communication systems within a smart grid, focusing on wired and wireless options.

Section 7: Smart Monitoring, Distributed Automation, and Management System
Description 7: Describe the role of distributed automation (DA) and management systems in improving grid reliability and efficiency.

Section 8: Smart Protection System
Description 8: Define the characteristics that a smart protection system must have to enhance power system reliability and security.

Section 9: Energy Storage System Role
Description 9: Discuss the benefits and objectives of integrating advanced energy storage technologies within smart grids.

Section 10: Energy Storage Systems Selection and Classification
Description 10: Outline the factors and categories involved in selecting the appropriate energy storage system.

Section 11: Mechanical Energy Storage System
Description 11: Describe the various types of mechanical energy storage systems, such as Pumped Hydro System (PHS), Compressed Air Energy System (CAES), and Flywheels.

Section 12: Electrical Storage Systems
Description 12: Explain the common types of electrical storage systems, such as Double Layer Capacitor (DLC) and Superconductive Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES).

Section 13: Electric Vehicles
Description 13: Discuss the role of electric vehicles in the grid as both loads and energy storage units.

Section 14: Battery Energy Storage Overview
Description 14: Provide an overview of the main components and functionalities of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Section 15: Battery Management System
Description 15: Explain the importance of the Battery Management System (BMS) in ensuring optimal operation of BESS.

Section 16: BESS Application in Power System
Description 16: Summarize the various applications of BESS in power systems, including frequency control, renewable energy integration, outage avoidance, and energy management.

Section 17: Conclusion
Description 17: Provide a summary of the main points discussed in the paper, emphasizing the potential benefits and future prospects of BESS in smart grids.