Abstract
This project investigates local distributed energy resource network solutions, which is a Theme in RACE for 2030’s Networks program, providing analysis to support the development of cost-effective embedded and islanded microgrids and investigating storage as a service, particularly for distributed community batteries. Analysis to support the development of cost effective embedded and islanded microgrids aims to develop economic and technical options for supporting cost-effective adoption of islanded and embedded microgrids.
This project investigation covers microgrids that operate autonomously or semi-autonomously from the main grid through to stand-alone microgrids (also known as stand-alone power systems — SAPS, and remote area power systems — RAPS). Consumer benefits and participation, and community engagement, are also central to this sub-theme.
Storage as a Service - distributed community batteries will analyse how, and in which contexts, communityscale batteries on the low and medium voltage network can deliver outcomes superior to both large, centralised batteries and small, household-scale batteries. The investigation covers the benefits of community batteries across all parts of the supply chain (low voltage network, medium voltage network and sub-transmission,) and their operation, as well as their interaction with the large-scale generation fleet. In this context, they provide potential benefits in areas such as voltage management and frequency support. Moreover, community storage interacts with both customers and other market participants through a range of regulatory constructs and business models. This sub-theme covers all of these interactions while positioning consumer interests and
perspectives at its centre.
These research themes represent extensive areas of investigation. Consultation with stakeholders and the projects industry reference group produced a set of focused problems and recommended priority research concepts for future development.
This project investigation covers microgrids that operate autonomously or semi-autonomously from the main grid through to stand-alone microgrids (also known as stand-alone power systems — SAPS, and remote area power systems — RAPS). Consumer benefits and participation, and community engagement, are also central to this sub-theme.
Storage as a Service - distributed community batteries will analyse how, and in which contexts, communityscale batteries on the low and medium voltage network can deliver outcomes superior to both large, centralised batteries and small, household-scale batteries. The investigation covers the benefits of community batteries across all parts of the supply chain (low voltage network, medium voltage network and sub-transmission,) and their operation, as well as their interaction with the large-scale generation fleet. In this context, they provide potential benefits in areas such as voltage management and frequency support. Moreover, community storage interacts with both customers and other market participants through a range of regulatory constructs and business models. This sub-theme covers all of these interactions while positioning consumer interests and
perspectives at its centre.
These research themes represent extensive areas of investigation. Consultation with stakeholders and the projects industry reference group produced a set of focused problems and recommended priority research concepts for future development.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Perth, WA |
| Publisher | Australian Government |
| Commissioning body | RACE for 2030 CRC |
| Number of pages | 154 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-922746-43-6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2023 |