Characterization and Design Method of Generalized Energy Storage Resources in or Around Buildings
Towards the goal of carbon neutrality,the future power system with a high penetration of renewable energy sources(e.g.,wind and solar energy)will have a significant demand for energy storage.As one of the major sectors on the power demand side,the building sector has huge potential for energy storage,which can not only realize its own flexible energy use,but also provide flexible service for the external power system.This paper proposes an"equivalent battery model",defining equivalent charging power,equivalent discharge power,equivalent storage capacity,and equivalent efficiency.This model is used to characterize the three main types of virtual energy storage resources in or around buildings,including battery electric vehicle(BEV)+ smart charger,heating ventilation and air-conditioning(HVAC)system + building thermal mass,and electrical appliance(EA)with energy storage.The key parameters of the three resources under typical conditions are quantified by the literature,measured and simulation data.Based on the above model,a design method is proposed to reduce the capacity of stationary batteries in energy-flexible buildings by using generalized energy storages(including traditional and virtual energy storages).This method is then applied to an office building and a residential building for demonstration.The proposed model and method can provide essential support for the low-carbon planning of urban energy systems.
buildinggeneralized energy storagevirtual energy storagebattery electric vehicleHVAC systemelectrical applianceenergy flexibility