Renewable Energy Systems’ (RES) RESolve energy storage system has been selected for the 1-MW/1-MWh energy storage test project at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) National Wind Technology Center (NWTC).
In developing RESolve, RES applied extensive experience with grid-connected generation feeds, so it can provide grid support and protection management to keep energy storage systems online safely, and for longer.
RES is a technology-agnostic integrator that performs the engineering, procurement, and construction. The company also offers long-term performance wraps.
RESolve is an advanced energy response system. According to RES when applied at every level of a battery system, its standards-based architecture supports a “least-cost” procurement approach that improves asset life and reduces operating costs.
Once complete in April 2017, research staff from the NREL will use the 10+ demonstrated applications of RESolve to test certain modes ranging from frequency regulation and renewable energy integration, to more advanced modes such as “black start” and seamless grid-to-island transition.
A black start unit is one that can start its own power without support from the transmission grid.
RES has partnered with LG Chem to supply batteries for the system, along with SMA to provide the power-conversion system unit, and Siemens to install the pad-mount transformer.
“RES is pleased to install its sixteenth system− our 147th megawatt − near our home in Denver,” stated Dr. Andy Oliver, RES Chief Technology Officer. “RES is looking forward to supporting NREL in their renewable integration efforts with our grid-ready storage product.”
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