Quantifying the pivotal role of energy storage systems in the transition to net zero
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Taraneh Ghanbarzadeh: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9135-5326
Daryoush Habibi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7662-6830
Asma Aziz: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3538-0536
Abstract
Transitioning to power systems dominated by variable renewable energy resources is essential for a sustainable future. Decision-makers are advancing generation expansion planning by retiring coal power plants to develop cleaner energy systems. These systems are primarily supposed to rely on variable renewable energy resources supported by energy storage systems and gas power plants. However, maintaining reliability in such networks is challenging due to uncertainties in renewables. This paper introduces a novel probabilistic multi-level optimization model for reliability-constrained generation expansion planning, enabling decision-makers to assess opportunities and risks through the lens of reliability and considering different energy storage systems. The proposed approach model is tested on a modified IEEE Reliability Test System, where conventional power plants are retired, and real-world variable renewable energy resource data is incorporated. The findings highlight the crucial role of energy storage systems in improving reliability and reducing the global carbon footprint.
Keywords
Energy storage systems, generation expansion planning, reliability, variable renewable energy resources
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Issue
2025
Publication Title
2025 IEEE PES 35th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
Publisher
IEEE
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
84546
Copyright
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Comments
Ghanbarzadeh, T., Habibi, D., Aziz, A., & Uddin, S. M. M. (2025). Quantifying the pivotal role of energy storage systems in the transition to net zero. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE PES 35th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 1–6). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC66173.2025.11219443