SIESTORAGE For Modular Energy Storage System
SIESTORAGE For Modular Energy Storage System
SIESTORAGE For Modular Energy Storage System
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Intelligent grid solutions 3
Optimizing grid connections 4
Providing flexible energy 6
Supporting large energy consumers 8
Unmatched versatility 10
Equipped to meet every demand 14
Best-in-class performance and safety 15
A modular system 16
A perfectly integrated solution 18
Taking all necessary steps 20
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Benefits at a glance
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Optimizing grid
connections
Security of supply – everywhere
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Securing electrical supply ally used for ancillary services. Through its
More and more weather-dependent renew- ability to both absorb and deliver energy,
able energy sources with hard to predict it is the optimum solution for regulation
output capacity are used for generation. applications, as it can react to upward as
Balancing grids in order to optimize power well as to downward frequency and voltage
flow from generator to consumer is the drifts very quickly by providing active and
main challenge modern grid operators have reactive power within milliseconds.
to face. Growing peak demands further
add to this challenge. Given the increased Grid relief
amount of distributed generation now SIESTORAGE also helps to optimize asset
being connected to the network, grid performance by supporting applications
operators are looking for new answers such as congestion management, which
to the challenge of delivering a stable is often temporary or seasonal. By strategi-
electrical power supply down to the lowest cally placing storage facilities at key nodes
levels. within the grid, seasonal congestion can
be managed and costly infrastructure
Available power with next to no delay upgrades can be avoided or deferred. Thus,
Grid operators require more ancillary ser- SIESTORAGE is the cost efficient answer
vices such as frequency regulation to en- to the rising demands and indeed offers a
sure stability. With its fast response times modern, eco-friendly alternative to manag-
and high efficiency, SIESTORAGE outper- ing distributed generation along the entire
forms the gas-fired power plants tradition- value chain.
Reference
EDP Distribuição awarded Storage InovGrid role in EDP’s grid stability and reflects the
tender in Évora in Portugal to SIESTORAGE. benefits of intelligent grids related to grid
The system is used for energy backup, voltage operators.
regulation and peak shaving. It plays a leading
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Providing flexible
energy
Sustainable power for microgrids
and off-grids
Efficiency (%) MW
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Output (% rated power) Only diesel generator
Pmax MW
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E-Storage
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Diesel Generation
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Reference
Off-grid electrification of the Mediterranean power supply as the island is not connected to
island Ventotene by ENEL in Italy: SIESTORAGE the national grid. It further ensures the black-
enables a more efficient and regular manage- start functionality in case of a power outage and
ment of the island grid absorbing or releasing provides primary and secondary frequency
power according to the actual demand. It regulation. The system can manage the increase
optimizes the operating mode of the four diesel of connected users and renewable energy
generators of 480 kW each which provide the sources in a flexible manner.
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Power Power
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Reference
SIESTORAGE helps Vulkan Energiewirtschaft provide the location with energy. This industrial
Oderbrücke GmbH (VEO) secure its power supply microgrid keeps the critical production processes
at the industrial location in Eisenhüttenstadt. A at the steel mill operating, and thus prevents
blast furnace gas-fired power plant operates the follow-up damage which could cost millions. The
largest integrated steel and rolling mill in Eastern SIESTORAGE energy storage system is able to black
Germany at the industrial location. In the case of start the gas turbine at any time from the de-ener-
failure of the local 110 kV distribution network, gized state, and without feeding in power from the
VEO switches over to its own supply system to public grid.
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Unmatched versatility
Typical applications and use cases
Time shifting
Capacity firming
Diesel offset
Frequency regulation
(primary control reserve)
Diesel offset
Capacity firming
Ramping control
Frequency regulation
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Use cases Description
Black start Black start is the process of restoring the operation of an electric power plant or part of a power
grid without relying on an external grid.
SIESTORAGE is responsible for grid forming through voltage and frequency regulation of the
connected grid. It can also run in combination with other generators, such as diesel generators,
with the power division being controlled by static droop curves.
Generally, power plants or off-grids use small diesel generators to start larger generators, or to
provide power references such as voltage and frequency to allow renewable energy generators
to reconnect.
Due to its speed of response as well as advanced control, SIESTORAGE can be used as an alter-
native to a black-start diesel generator, saving time and increasing reliability while providing an
opportunity to generate additional revenues.
Furthermore, SIESTORAGE is able to provide the necessary short-circuit power to ensure a
given protection sequence.
Ramping control In order to protect grid stability, many grid codes specify a ramp rate or rate of change (in %)
over time for generators connected to the grid. Compliance with ramp rates ensures that the
grid operator is able to manage variations in load and generation, and maintain a proper fre-
quency. Due to its reliance on changing weather patterns, renewable energy output is suscep-
tible to rapid rates of change. SIESTORAGE can be used to counteract the variability of renewable
energy output by using set points to respond. This can be achieved either by injecting energy into
the grid, or by harnessing energy from the plant to ensure compliance with set ramp rates.
Therefore, SIESTORAGE feeds the grid with the required controlling energy to maintain
frequency and voltage stability.
Time shifting / Often, there is a mismatch between the availability of renewable energy and demand. Wind
arbitrage output is normally at its highest during the night, and solar output at midday, for example.
Peak demand, however, is generally in the mornings or evenings. High demand for electrical
power is often reflected by higher purchase prices. In order to maximize the use of renewable
energy generators and speed up return on investment, renewable energy developers and
operators can time-shift the plant output to offer it to the market when it is most profitable.
By storing overcapacity when supply exceeds demand, and by injecting energy when demand
exceeds supply, SIESTORAGE provides a means for boosting plant efficiency.
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Capacity firming To ensure grid stability, system operators use forecasts to schedule or match generation and
load. This activity is normally carried out in 15-minute time blocks throughout the day, one
day in advance. Time intervals can, however, also be more closely aligned with real time. In
order to encourage scheduling accuracy, regulators impose rules for accuracy of forecast vs.
schedule vs. dispatch. Power producers are encouraged to reduce deviations between what
they are contracted or scheduled to deliver and what they actually deliver. Even with mod-
ern forecasting tools, the natural variability of renewable energy means that accurate
scheduling is far more difficult compared with conventional generation. SIESTORAGE can be
used to balance out the variability of renewable energy output by either injecting energy
into the grid, or by harnessing energy from the plant according to the schedules.
Diesel offset High costs are associated with the purchase, transport and storage of fuel. The insurance
needed to run diesel generators adds to the financial pressure placed on operators of unreli-
able grids and off-grids. Furthermore, the pollution associated with running diesel genera-
tors inefficiently when ramping to match demand is a growing concern, especially in con-
gested cities and areas of natural beauty.
SIESTORAGE complements various generation resources by balancing power supply and
demand. This enables diesel engines to be run more efficiently and less often, therefore
reducing overall reliance on diesel fuel.
Frequency Grid frequency is an indicator of grid stability and, under ideal conditions, will be either 50
regulation or 60 Hz, depending on the country. Differences between power generation and power
demand cause the grid frequency to fluctuate, and can result in damage to equipment,
unwanted tripping, or even a blackout. Grid operators use reserves to maintain grid stability
in the event of an anomaly that has not been previously corrected as a result of grid inertia.
Primary reserves are the fastest services and are first in line to stabilize frequency deviations
or to ‘stop the drift’. Thanks to the fast response times of SIESTORAGE technology, it can
provide both upward and downward regulation, and can be used as an alternative to the
conventional slower responding generators, therefore reducing costs and increasing supply
reliability.
Peak load Managing variable loads is associated with high costs caused by purchasing peak-load-
management priced power, high contract demand charges, infrastructure upgrades for assets used part-
time, or even technical losses associated with underused assets. At the same time, the
customers’ expectations for cheap energy puts great pressure on plant and grid operators to
optimize the performance of their assets and ultimately reduce operating costs.
Using SIESTORAGE to utilize lower cost electricity and support load during peak times helps
to reduce both power purchase (OpEx), and infrastructure (CapEx) costs.
Critical power Voltage dips as a result of transient faults in the grid can cause sensitive process equipment
such as variable speed drives and robots to disconnect or malfunction, often resulting in high
production losses. Whilst these devices generally have a certain ride-through capability, the
nature of transient faults is unpredictable both in magnitude and duration, and a certain per-
centage of faults will be outside the ride-through capabilities of the devices. So, for example,
while most dips can be addressed through reactive power compensation such as SVCs and
StatComs, these devices tend not to respond until 20 ms so for dips shorter than drives and
other plant critical equipment may trip and stop production.
The usual approach to address this problem is to install a dynamic rotary UPS or DUPS to
provide support until other (often diesel-based) back-up devices can respond. SIESTORAGE
combined with a fast switching unit offers an economic and clean alternative to the above,
enabling fast disconnection from the grid and extremely fast support to avoid tripping of
sensitive devices.
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Equipped to meet
every demand
System description
Battery energy storage system The SIMATIC HMI visualizes the current
SIESTORAGE is a modular energy storage status warnings and alarms, and is able to
system based on Li-ion battery technology. show data trend analysis for several values.
It provides a flexible solution for increased All relevant information can be stored for
efficiency, greater asset utilization, and later analysis. Optional Siemens service is
improved power quality in power genera- available via remote access.
tion, transmission and distribution.
The SIESTORAGE Control Unit (SCU) is a
With the help of SIESTORAGE technology, real-time data acquisition and control
active power can be exchanged between an system. It measures records and analyzes
energy storage medium and an electricity numerous signals such as AC voltage and
grid. In addition, it can be used to provide power at the Point of Interconnection (POI)
reactive power to stabilize grid voltage. to the grid, status of the battery units,
temperatures, and positions of switching
Control and governance devices. The SCU runs the control algo-
The SIESTORAGE converter system operates rithms received from the SIESTORAGE
with one central controller, consisting of a Master Controller, which is regulated by the
real-time system for the fast control of customer’s SCADA system or an operator.
voltage, current, frequency and power. The
renowned, safe and reliable SIMATIC S7
provides governance control.
Configuration model
Signals
OVERALL
SIESTORAGE Power
SIESTORAGE CORE SYSTEM
Master Optional:
Customer
SCU Controller Storage
SCADA
(Control) (S7) Management
System
Battery & System (SMS)
(incl. BMS) HMI
Transformer
Power
Converters
Switchgear Grid
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Best-in-class performance
and safety
High specification and compliance with international standards
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A modular system
Flexible and scalable
MV switchgear
For gas-insulated switchgear, type 8DJH is recommended.
For air-insulated switchgear, type NXAIR is recommended.
B Converter cabinet
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VT HMI
Aux. SCU*
trans-
former
Measurement
C Control cabinet
SCU
The System Control Unit (SCU) provides closed loop controls and pulse
modulation for the power semiconductors. It is responsible for fault
monitoring of power electronics and batteries, and for the coordination of
the control sequences for proper and safe operation.
D Battery cabinet
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A perfectly integrated
solution
Comprehensive equipment and advanced technology
SIESTORAGE components
Converter cabinet
Grid connection cabinet
Control cabinet
Battery cabinets
incl. battery management system
Battery cabinet
Paralleling cabinet
LV + MV components
8DJH gas-insulated
medium-voltage switchgear
SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchboard
GEAFOL cast-resin rectifier transformer
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• Response in milliseconds
• High redundancy for outstanding availability
*Battery Energy Storage System
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Lifecycle optimization
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Published by
Siemens AG 2017
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