Abstract
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are used in diverse applications that enhance the reliability and performance of distribution systems. Net demand variations may occur at different times and locations. Mobile BESS (MBESS) can offer greater operational flexibility than Stationary BESS (SBESS), but may incur higher operational costs. This paper explores various BESS applications based on testing at the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), quantifying and monetising their value. A Monte Carlo methodology is applied to model uncertainties in MBESS travel distance using random sampling, while a lifetime cost-benefit optimisation framework is developed for both MBESS and SBESS to maximise the total profit for BESS service providers by balancing operational costs and service revenue. Results demonstrate that MBESS generates 31.6% higher revenue than SBESS, highlighting its significant economic advantage despite its transport cost.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2025 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2025 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe) |
| Editors | Zbigniew Leonowicz, Erika Stracqualursi, Michal Jasinski |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 979-8-3315-9515-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 979-8-3315-9516-6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2025 |
| Event | 2025 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2025 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe) - Chania, Greece Duration: 15 Jul 2025 → 18 Jul 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | 2025 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2025 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe) |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
| ISSN (Print) | 2994-9440 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2994-9467 |
Conference
| Conference | 2025 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2025 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe) |
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| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Chania |
| Period | 15/07/25 → 18/07/25 |
Funding
This research paper is part of the Mobisub Project, which involved the development of a BESS by StorTera. The system was tested at the PNDC facility before being deployed in India to support substations during maintenance. The project is funded by Scottish Enterprise and the Department of Science Technology, India.
Keywords
- Mobile BESS
- Stationary BESS
- Operational flexibility
- Distribution systems
- Cost-benefit