What is energy storage export & import?

cient and effective interconnection process for ESS. Energy storage export and import can provide beneficial service to the end-use customer as well as the electric grid. These capabilities can, for example, balance power flows within system hosting capacity limits, reduce grid operational costs, and enable a

What are export control systems?

Export ControlsA. Introduction and Problem StatementStorage systems have unique capabilities, such as the bility to control export to, or import from, the grid. There are multiple different methods by which ESS can manage export, including the use of traditional relays as well as Power Control Systems t

How do interconnection procedures identify export control methods?

ate Approaches to Identifying Export Control Methods Currently, interconnection procedures in the United States generally have one of three different ways of addressing th concept of export control for storage and other DERs. First, some procedures o not recognize the concept of export limiting at all. The FERC SGIP contains little discussion

What are acceptable export control methods?

A section on acceptable export control methods provides a foundation upon which other important interconnection rule and process changes can be made that ensure that ESS are screened and studied safely and efficiently.

Can a power control system be exported?

Export4.10.4.3.1 Certified Power Control SystemsDER m y use certified Power Control Systems to limit export. DER utilizing this option must use a Power Control System and inverter certified per UL 1741 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) with a maximum open loop response time

Should export control equipment be updated?

Non-standard types of export control equipment will continue to need customized review, but it is reasonable to update interconnection procedures to identify a list of acceptable methods that can be trusted and relied upon by both the interconnection customer and the utility.