The importance of energy storage systems is increasing in microgrids energy management. In this study, an analysis is carried out for different types of energy storage technologies commonly used in the energy storage systems ...

In this chapter, a complete analysis of major technologies in ESSs and theirpower conditioning system for connecting to the smart grid is performed. The study includes the principle of operation and the technology profile ...

Pumped hydro storage plants (PHSP) are considered the most mature large-scale energy storage technology. Although Brazil stands out worldwide in terms of hydroelectric power generation, the use of PHSP in the country is ...

Cogeneration is a technology related to energy efficiency, but it is not enough to deal with the integration of renewable sources to the grid and meeting fluctuating demands. Compressed air energy storage is a promising ...

Information is at the core of any business, but storing and making available all the information required to run today's businesses have become real challenges. While large enterprises currently face difficulties in providing ...

This paper presents a mixed-integer linear programming model to define the optimal operation of energy storage devices in radial distribution systems. The objective considered is the reduction of the energy purchase cost ...

This paper presents a mixed-integer linear programming model to define the optimal operation of energy storage devices in radial distribution systems. The objective considered is the reduction of the energy purchase cost ...