Combined optimization of electric heater-heat tank aggregation for wind curtailment

Abstract

As the penetration of renewable generation such as wind and solar continues to grow in power systems, system operation calls for curtailment of excess amount of renewable generation. In this regard, an integrated energy system (IES) can be utilized to optimize curtailment. This paper proposes the Electric Heater-Heat Tank Aggregation (EHHTA) as an IES, also an energy coupling device that combines electricity power with heat energy, to deal with redundant wind power curtailment. A combined optimization model was developed in this paper, which incorporates mathematical models of the energy resources. The simulation was carried out based on the practical data in the case study, where the coordinated control of EHHTA and thermal generators from the optimization model was proven to be effective in mitigating wind power curtailment.