Are portable energy storage systems a good idea?

Now new types of portable energy storage systems are set to offset climate change, foster the development of renewable sources, work to decarbonize the economy and even deliver lower costs for businesses and households, changing lives and technology forever.

What is a utility-scale portable energy storage system (PESS)?

In this work, we first introduce the concept of utility-scale portable energy storage systems (PESS) and discuss the economics of a practical design that consists of an electric truck, energy storage, and necessary energy conversion systems.

Can Utility-scale portable energy storage be used in California?

We introduce the potential applications of utility-scale portable energy storage and investigate its economics in California using a spatiotemporal decision model that determines the optimal operation and transportation schedules of portable storage.

Can battery storage be used in the power grid?

Battery storage is expected to play a crucial role in the low-carbon transformation of energy systems. The deployment of battery storage in the power grid, however, is currently limited by its low economic viability, which results from not only high capital costs but also the lack of flexible and efficient utilization schemes and business models.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is a critical hub for the entire power grid, augmenting resources from wind, solar and hydro, to nuclear and fossil fuels, to demand side resources and system efficiency assets. By introducing more flexibility into the grid, energy storage can help integrate more renewable and distributed energy resources.

Can portable energy storage systems complement transmission expansion?

Portable energy storage systems can complement transmission expansion by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-efficient responses to renewable integration that is crucial for a timely and cost-effective energy transition.