Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grid-Supportive Loads for Fast Frequency Response

Sunil Subedi; Michael Blonsky; Yeongrack Son; Barry Mather

doi:10.1109/GridEdge54130.2023.10102707

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grid-Supportive Loads for Fast Frequency Response

Sunil Subedi
, Michael Blonsky
, Yeongrack Son
, Barry Mather

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
South Dakota State University

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Abstract

Flexibility in inverter-based loads could be used to support the converter-dominated power grid by offering a rapid, autonomous, and adjustable power reserve during system transients to help maintain system stability. Based on technical potential, ancillary service (AS) value, and implementation costs, this study illustrates the cost-benefit analysis of grid-supportive loads (GSLs) for the supply of fast frequency response (FFR). The net benefit for each GSL is demonstrated using a case study and relevant data sources. The findings suggest that implementation costs for enabling GSL features are low compared to the value that grid operators get from the acquisition of responsive reserve services. The authors believe that, given the rising popularity of renewable energy sources, GSLs can be a useful tool for grid stability in low-inertia systems.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/GridEdge54130.2023.10102707 https://doi.org/10.1109/GridEdge54130.2023.10102707
State	Published - 2023
Event	2023 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition, Grid Edge 2023 - San Diego, United States Duration: 10 Apr 2023 → 13 Apr 2023

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Conference	2023 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition, Grid Edge 2023
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego
Period	10/04/23 → 13/04/23

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See NREL/CP-6A40-83405 for preprint

NLR Publication Number

NREL/CP-6A40-86438

Keywords

Cost-benefit
fast frequency response
grid supportive loads
low-inertia
stability

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