A multi-objective optimization approach for selection of energy storage systems. (12th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Lanyu; Liu, Pei; Li, Zheng; Wang, Xiaonan
• Is Part Of: Computers & chemical engineering. Volume 115(2018)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2018-07-12
• Subjects: Energy storage -- Technology evaluation -- Optimization -- Techno-economic -- Environment -- Multi-criteria decision making; Chemical engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 660.0285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2018.04.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0098-1354

Abstract

Highlights: A decision-making framework for energy storage selection is developed. Life cycle environmental, economic and technical criteria are considered. Centralized and distributed energy systems are studied. Evaluation of the major energy storage technologies shows consistent with literature and experience. Flow batteries, hydrogen energy storage, and the emerging applications are optimal energy storage alternatives in distributed energy systems. Abstract: Energy storage systems (ESS) are becoming an essential component of energy supply and demand matching. It is important yet complex to find preferable energy storage technologies for a specific application. In this paper, a decision support tool for energy storage selection is proposed; adopting a multi-objective optimization approach based on an augmented ε-constraint method, to account technical constraints, economic and environmental objectives. A series of case studies on the optimal selection of energy storage technology for the general grid-scale applications in centralized energy systems and rising applications related to distributed energy systems are carried out. The result of the matching between the selected technologies and applications for the general centralized energy systems is consistent with the one suggested in the literature and technology roadmaps. For the emerging distributed energy systems, flow batteries, hydrogen energy storage, and Powerwall 2 turned out to be optimal energy storage alternatives for the applications.