Can Utility-scale portable energy storage be used in California?

We introduce the potential applications of utility-scale portable energy storage and investigate its economics in California using a spatiotemporal decision model that determines the optimal operation and transportation schedules of portable storage.

What is a utility-scale portable energy storage system (PESS)?

In this work, we first introduce the concept of utility-scale portable energy storage systems (PESS) and discuss the economics of a practical design that consists of an electric truck, energy storage, and necessary energy conversion systems.

Can Utility-scale energy storage be portable through trucking?

Utility-scale energy storage can be made portable through trucking, unlocking its capability to provide various on-demand services. We introduce potential applications of utility-scale transportable energy storage systems that consist of electric trucks, energy storage, and necessary ancillary systems.

How to analyze the technical and economic feasibility of large-scale energy storage systems?

The important basis for correctly analyzing the technical and economic feasibility of large-scale energy storage systems is to determine the capacity investment and operation mode of each system entity in the energy storage power system.

What is large-scale mobile energy storage technology?

Large-scale mobile energy storage technology is considered as a potential option to solve the above problems due to the advantages of high energy density, fast response, convenient installation, and the possibility to build anywhere in the distribution networks .

Is spatiotemporal arbitrage a profitable grid application for utility-scale energy storage?

In fact, the spatiotemporal arbitrage could generate revenue high enough to recover the upfront cost of the storage system and becomes one of the most profitable grid applications for utility-scale energy storage in California.