Utilizing Battery Energy Storage Systems to Enhance the Integration of Photovoltaic Systems for Damping Oscillations

As the integration of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) generators into power systems increases, there is a potential decrease in overall system reliability, particularly in terms of stability. This research suggests the integration of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) into a power system with Variable Renewable Energy sources, such as a utility-scale Photovoltaic (PV) plant, to accelerate the damping of post-fault oscillations following a short-circuit disturbance. The objective is for a Power Oscillation Damping (POD) within the PV plant to address post-fault oscillations within a specific timeframe. The POD in the PV plant is designed to supply additional active and reactive power, responding to the system's demands after a disturbance. The addition of BESS to the system is anticipated to enhance the time required for the system to achieve a stable state, resulting in quicker system stabilization. Simulations conducted through PSCAD software can effectively depict the post-fault conditions of short-circuit disturbances, considering the impact of the integrated BESS.