STORY is a European project demonstrating new energy storage technologies and their benefits in distribution systems, involving 18 Partner Institutions in 8 different European countries.

CENER is developing the Case Study in Spain which consists on a microgrid located at an industrial facility, with the objective of reducing the demand charge of the plant (peak shaving). The main elements of the microgrid will be a PV system and a Li-ion battery, together with a complex energy management strategy that includes weather and electricity demand forecasts.

A methodology for developing microgrids, and to quantify the added value of the energy storage systems providing grid services at the distribution level, has been applied. This methodology is based on modelling and simulation, as well as on field tests in different demo plants. This presentation will deal with the preliminary results of the plant in terms of simulation, implementation and performance analysis, giving a first outlook of the fulfilment of the proposed objectives.

• Added value of energy storage in the distribution grid
• Methodology for evaluating microgrids' performance
• Results of a demo plant operation at an industrial facility

Gabriel García
Researcher and Industrial Engineer, Grid Integration Department
CENER

Mr. Gabriel García is a Researcher and Industrial Engineer in the Grid Integration Department of CENER. He obtained the Degree of Industrial Engineer at Basque Country University in 2002. He has developed his career at the private sector and has been a member of CENER since 2005. An expert on integration of renewables and energy storage systems (ESSs), he has participated in several private and European projects involving hydrogen technologies and other ESSs. Author of several scientific publications and conferences, he also participates in national and international projects, expert groups, and committees.