St Johns Portable Energy Storage Enterprise

What is Saint John energy's smart energy project?

Saint John Energy’s Smart Energy Project utilizes artificial intelligence to help optimize a more resilient, reliable and cleaner power system. “We’re always looking for partners to help us challenge the status quo and deploy new smart grid innovation right here in Saint John,” says Ryan Mitchell, VP of Saint John Energy.

What is portable energy storage system (PESS)?

Abstract: Portable Energy Storage System (PESS) represents a promising business model of energy storage with flexible deployment options. It has the potential to shape a low-carbon and sustainable energy and transportation system.

Can portable energy storage systems complement transmission expansion?

Portable energy storage systems can complement transmission expansion by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-efficient responses to renewable integration that is crucial for a timely and cost-effective energy transition.

What is a utility-scale portable energy storage system (PESS)?

In this work, we first introduce the concept of utility-scale portable energy storage systems (PESS) and discuss the economics of a practical design that consists of an electric truck, energy storage, and necessary energy conversion systems.

Can Utility-scale portable energy storage be used in California?

We introduce the potential applications of utility-scale portable energy storage and investigate its economics in California using a spatiotemporal decision model that determines the optimal operation and transportation schedules of portable storage.

How can energy storage improve the economic viability of energy storage?

Improving the economic viability of energy storage with smarter and more efficient utilization schemes can support more rapid penetrations of renewables and cost-effectively accelerate decarbonization.