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Technical and Financial Analysis of the Integration of Electrochemical Storage Systems in the Costa Rican Power System

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Abstract

This paper presents a technical and financial analysis of the results pertaining Costa Rica, from a larger study for optimal capacity, allocation and use strategy, for distributed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Central American power grid. The study results indicate a total BESS capacity of 688 MWh / 100 MW for Costa Rica, with an estimated investment cost of approximately USD 63.29 M by 2024 and a Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of 53.04 USD/MWh. The technical feasibility of BESS implementation is established, and the financial analysis indicates that the initial installation costs do not jeopardize the project's financial viability. The recent trend of decreasing costs has resulted in a lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) compared to that of the corresponding thermal generation unit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE 42nd Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Edition2024
ISBN (Electronic)9798350366723
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event42nd IEEE Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2024 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 27 Nov 202429 Nov 2024

Conference

Conference42nd IEEE Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2024
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CitySan Jose
Period27/11/2429/11/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • demand response
  • distribution grid planning
  • hosting capacity
  • load management
  • power system planning

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