Use of storage systems for the supply of synthetic inertia and fast reserve

The power system must constantly maintain the balance between energy generation and consumption to ensure the stability of the grid frequency. The increasing integration of non-programmable renewable sources has reduced the inertia and regulation capacity traditionally provided by rotating generators. To address these challenges, new grid services are needed, such as synthetic inertia and fast reserve, where electrochemical storage systems, such as lithium batteries, play a key role for the stability and flexibility of the system.