Energy Storage Technologies for Grid Forming Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The use of energy storage systems in grid-forming systems can greatly benefit the stability and reliability with intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. These systems store excess energy during periods of high generation and release it during periods of low generation, effectively smoothing out the intermittency and ensuring a consistent power supply to the grid. As a result, energy storage systems can provide essential services to the grid, including regulating frequency and supporting voltage.

In grid-forming systems, where power electronics inverters independently control voltage and frequency, energy storage systems can quickly respond to grid imbalances and fluctuations. They can inject or absorb power as necessary, thereby maintaining grid stability and ensuring a dependable power supply.  Moreover, during blackouts or significant disruptions, they can serve as backup power sources, allowing critical loads to continue operating and minimising the impact on customers. This feature makes them a reliable source of energy during emergencies, reducing dependence on traditional backup generators or costly grid infrastructure upgrades.

In summary, the integration of energy storage systems in grid-forming systems can play a significant role in facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources by improving the overall performance, stability and reliability of the power grid. We invite authors to submit their innovative findings related to energy storage technologies for grid-forming systems for consideration in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. José Luis Monroy-Morales
Dr. Rafael Peña Alzola
Guest Editors

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• energy storage system
• battery energy storage system
• Li-ion batteries
• flywheel energy storage
• energy storage frequency regulation
• frequency regulation
• renewable energy source
• microgrid
• high penetration of renewable energy
• frequency control
• frequency stability
• inertia
• inertia support
• virtual inertia control
• low-inertia systems
• virtual synchronous generator
• distributed generation
• power electronic converter
• droop control
• grid-forming control
• grid-forming inverter
• voltage-controlled inverter
• power system stability
• isolated grid
• solar energy
• wind energy