Utilizing Dual Active Bridges to Integrate Battery Storage Systems into Medium Voltage MMC STATCOMs - A Feasibility Study

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Abstract

Over the coming decades, a significant number of high power battery storage systems will be integrated in electric grids to support the transition to renewable electricity generation. Currently, these storage systems are restricted to low voltage levels, but must be connected to medium or high voltage grids. As such, loss and cost efficient bidirectional converters for battery-grid connection are essential for the development of competitive battery storage systems. This study assesses the feasibility of a topology in which batteries are connected to the submodules of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) topology via dual active bridges (DABs). Converter simulations enable the design of the dual active bridges and an efficiency comparison to conventional low voltage battery storage systems is provided. Results from the feasibility study indicate that, under the specified design constraints, the proposed inverter has an efficiency in the range of conventional battery storage systems.

Details

Original languageGerman
Title of host publicationPCIM Europe 2023; International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
PublisherVDE Verlag, Berlin [u. a.]
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (print)978-3-8007-6091-6
Publication statusPublished - 11 May 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2023 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
Abbreviated titlePCIM Europe 2023
Duration9 - 11 May 2023
LocationMesse Nürnberg
CityNürnberg
CountryGermany

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-2344-6147/work/142238961
Scopus 85190131944

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