Energy storage cabinet model on the Portuguese grid side

What is the current status of energy storage in Portugal?

Concerning the current status of energy storage in Portugal, there is still a renewable energy surplus in the range of 800–1200 GW h ( Miguel et al., 2018) that is lost, mainly in Winter and Spring. Pumped hydro, based on reverse pumping systems installed in the large hydro plants is currently the dominant form of energy storage.

What are the objectives of the modelling of the Portuguese power system?

The objectives of the modelling of the Portuguese power system are the following: The prediction of the energy mix for 2030. The prediction of the utilisation of the storage capacity, namely with projections of the energy consumed by pumped hydro storage (PHS).

Will a 5 mW 20 MWh battery storage system be built in Portugal?

Galp, a Portuguese energy company, has announced plans to build a 5 MW/20 MWh battery storage system in Portugal, in collaboration with Powin. The system at one of Galp’s solar plants will enable it to adjust its PV production profile and meet its energy requirements. This project marks Powin’s first venture in Europe.

Do Spain and Portugal use the same grid?

Overview: Spain and Portugal use the same grid, the Iberian Grid, through the MIBEL agreement established in 2004. Policy Environment: Spain has updated its National Energy Climate Plan (NECP) to increase its renewable and energy storage targets for 2030, and there are financial support schemes for co-located projects (renewables and BESS).

Is the Portuguese power system a national grid?

The analysis was performed for the context of the Portuguese power system, though the methodology can be applied into any other national grid. In order to study the Portuguese power system, a model was developed with the help of EnergyPLAN simulation tool.

Are small-scale decentralized generation systems the future of electricity generation in Portugal?

Although Portugal has made impressive investments in large-scale renewable energy technologies during the last 20 years, the participation of small-scale decentralized generation systems has assumed a growing role in electricity generation, as shown in Table 1. Table 1.