Can energy storage units be installed in the Danish power system?

Elsystemansvar A/S (subsidiary of Energinet) has asked Ea Energy Analyses to analyse the benefits and main drivers for the installation of storage units in the Danish power system. This will supplement the technology aspects in the recent Technology Catalogue on Energy Storage (DEA and Energinet, 2019).

What is Danish Center for energy storage?

Danish Center for Energy Storage, DaCES, is a partnership that covers the entire value chain from research and innovation to industry and export in the field of energy storage and conversion. The ambition of DaCES is to strengthen cooperation, sharing of knowledge and establishment of new partnerships between companies and universities.

How are energy services delivered in Denmark?

Some of the services are delivered through energy markets in Denmark (they are referenced in each of the subsections); certain are remu-nerated in other countries, e.g. in the US, or are not linked to any compensa-tion at all.

Which storage demonstration projects have been carried out in Denmark?

As reported in Table 1, two significant storage demonstration projects were carried out in Denmark in the past years. The batteries installed in Nordhavn (Copenhagen) were tested mainly for the provision of primary regulation (TSO service) and peak shaving (DSO service).

Is a storage facility a challenge in Denmark?

In Denmark, a storage facility can by definition (Energinet, 2019): The participation of storage assets in different markets may be a challenge. These challenges might be just as much a consequence of regulatory design as technical limitations.

How can Denmark develop a new energy technology?

If Denmark shall succeed in the development and implementation of new energy technologies such as energy storage and conversion, a broad knowledge of political and legal frameworks, economic models, the role of civil society as well as new forms of organization and collaboration across sectors and disciplines is necessary.