Research on Battery Energy Storage in Renewable Energy Systems, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 February 2027 | Viewed by 442

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School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
Interests: battery modeling; state estimation; life prediction; safety diagnostics; thermal management; battery energy storage; charging–discharging management; economic modeling
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Interests: lithium-ion battery; electrochemical energy storage materials; solid-state electrolyte; mechanical-electrochemical coupling; multiscale simulation; machine learning; polyelectrolyte gels
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) play multiple roles in improving the safety, stability, and reliability of renewable energy systems. Many studies show that the safety and performance of battery energy storage can be improved through monitoring, estimation, and management. Machine learning methods are applied for state of charge, health, power, and energy estimation, as well as for life prediction and fault diagnosis. In addition, thermal management is very important for the safety and life of BESS, including air-based cooling systems, liquid-based cooling systems, heating systems, etc. The above methodologies are helpful for prolonging the safety and economy of BESS, which will promote its large-scale application in renewable energy systems.    

This Special Issue on “Research on Battery Energy Storage in Renewable Energy Systems” seeks high-quality works focusing on the latest novel advances in the modeling, prediction, and management technology for battery energy storage. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Battery energy storage modeling for different time-scale applications;
  • The SOX (X=P, H, C, E, etc.) estimation of battery energy storage;
  • Life prediction of battery energy storage;
  • Battery electro-thermal coupled characteristic and management technology;
  • Battery safety improvement and online fault diagnosis;
  • Battery energy storage integration, optimization, and economic modeling with different market mechanisms.

Prof. Dr. Jilei Ye
Dr. Zhuoyuan Zheng
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Keywords

  • battery energy storage
  • modeling
  • safety
  • thermal management
  • integration
  • optimization

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Optimization Configuration of Microgrid Under Multiple Operation Strategies Based on HOMER
by Hao Ma, Kun Zhuang, Jie Yang, Wenqian Yin, Lili Liu, Yuping Wu and Jilei Ye
Processes 2026, 14(11), 1821; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr14111821 - 4 Jun 2026
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Addressing the challenge of power supply stability caused by the intermittent nature of photovoltaic power generation in off-grid microgrids, this study uses a commercial park in Wuhan as a case study and optimizes the capacity configuration of a photovoltaic–storage–hydrogen fuel cell hybrid microgrid [...] Read more.
Addressing the challenge of power supply stability caused by the intermittent nature of photovoltaic power generation in off-grid microgrids, this study uses a commercial park in Wuhan as a case study and optimizes the capacity configuration of a photovoltaic–storage–hydrogen fuel cell hybrid microgrid system based on HOMER Pro software. First, a topology of the off-grid microgrid is constructed, comprising photovoltaic (PV), lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and a diesel generator as backup. The power output characteristics, efficiency curves, and life-cycle cost models of each component are accurately established. On this basis, two typical operation strategies, namely Load Following (LF) and Cycle Charging (CC), are proposed and compared. The influence of different strategies on the optimal capacity configuration and operational economics is systematically analyzed, and the Cycle Charging strategy is identified as the optimal operation strategy for this scenario. Subsequently, a multi-scenario capacity optimization design is further conducted based on the optimal operation strategy. The minimization of net present cost (NPC) is taken as the primary objective, while multiple evaluation indicators such as renewable fraction (RF), levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), energy storage cycle life degradation, and system redundancy rate are comprehensively considered. The results show that, while ensuring 100% power supply reliability, the proposed model reduces the net present cost (NPC) by approximately 14.4% compared with the conventional PV-storage scheme. The renewable fraction (RF) reaches 95.8%, while the reliance on lithium-ion battery capacity is significantly reduced (battery capacity configuration decreased by 24.3%). This effectively extends the energy storage lifespan and enhances the overall economic and environmental benefits. The results provide a theoretical basis and technical reference for the planning and design of off-grid microgrids with high penetration of renewable energy. Full article
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