Outdoor portable mobile energy storage prospects

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 rail-based mobile energy storage help the grid?

In this Article, we estimate the ability of rail-based mobile energy storage (RMES)—mobile containerized batteries, transported by rail among US power sector regions—to aid the grid in withstanding and recovering from high-impact, low-frequency events.

Can portable energy storage systems complement transmission expansion?

Portable energy storage systems can complement transmission expansion by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-efficient responses to renewable integration that is crucial for a timely and cost-effective energy transition.

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.

How can energy storage improve the economic viability of energy storage?

Improving the economic viability of energy storage with smarter and more efficient utilization schemes can support more rapid penetrations of renewables and cost-effectively accelerate decarbonization.