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4 FAQs about Monrovia energy storage for demand response

What is demand response & energy storage?

Demand response and energy storage are sources of power system flexibility that increase the alignment between renewable energy generation and demand.

What is the difference between demand response and storage technologies?

For example, demand response provides a means to shift demand to times of relatively high wind generation and low load, while storage technologies can store excess wind generation for use in times of relatively low wind generation and high load.

Should power system operators consider demand response and storage?

Power system operators can weigh the benefits of demand response and storage against implementation costs. Many storage technologies are still costly and somewhat ineficient, because only 70–85% of stored energy is recoverable. Demand response programs typically do not incur such an eficiency penalty.

How can storage and demand response increase VRE penetration?

By shifting supply and demand patterns, storage and demand response can not only significantly increase the penetration of VRE, but also can provide other significant sources of value such as provision of firm capacity, which can eliminate the need for conventional peaking capacity.

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