Eastern Interconnection (EI) and Texas Interconnection (ERCOT) power grid models, this paper investigates the capabilities of using energy storage to improve frequency response under high PV penetration. . Current research on energy storage control strategies primarily focuses on whether energy storage systems participate in frequency regulation independently or in coordination with wind farms and photovoltaic power plants. What factors affect the active frequency support capability of PV power. . Summary: Frequency regulation is critical for maintaining grid stability, and energy storage systems (ESS) have become indispensable tools for balancing supply-demand mismatches. Energy storage provides an option to mitigate the impact of high PV penetration.
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