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At this size, it is likely acting as a grid stabilizer rather than any kind of backup. Even 'drop in the bucket' size batteries can have a very positive impact
by layoric 5y ago
At this size, it is likely acting as a grid stabilizer rather than any kind of backup. Even 'drop in the bucket' size batteries can have a very positive impact on a grid when used in this way that bring down costs for network operators, and increase allowable renewable generation on the network. They can do this because of their response times being in the millisecond range, rather than seconds/minutes for hydro(15+ seconds) and other generation types.
Eg, Tesla battery in South Australia mainly saves the operator money this way [0].
[0] https://www.pv-magazine.com/2018/12/05/south-australias-tesla-big-battery-saves-40-million-in-grid-stabilization-costs/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2018/12/05/south-australias-tesl...
- jacquesm 5y agoYes, precisely. The alternative is to have a much larger installation running idle 'just in case', this thing can react in the time it takes to spin up the larger installation if the load surge persists. They are super useful, the effect is the same as if you hook up a large flywheel to the grid.