What is Bess & how does it work?

Often combined with renewable energy sources to accumulate the renewable energy during an off-peak time and then use the energy when needed at peak time. This helps to reduce costs and establish benefits for the user. BESS has flexibility with grid connection and can be operated in local mode when the grid is not available.

Should the size of a Bess align with its primary objective?

The size of the BESS should align with its primary objective. In the case of the Mongolian BESS, the primary goal was to harness renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted. Consequently, the system's energy capacity was designed to match the quantity of renewable energy that would have been curtailed.

Where is a Bess substation located in Ulaanbaatar?

Through power system analysis, the Songino substation, situated approximately 30 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar city center, was identified as the optimal location for maximizing the impact of BESS applications. This choice is justified by Ulaanbaatar being the system’s largest demand center and its proximity to major wind farms.

How do I integrate a Bess with a microgrid?

Integrating a BESS within the context of a microgrid with respect to the electrical utility is often like interconnecting other DER, such as generators and PV solar farms. The PCS used for the BESS will need to comply with the same standards as solar PV inverters (such as IEEE-1547-2018).