Improved Resiliency with Clean Solutions Based on Hydrogen and Batteries

Extreme weather events increasingly threaten the reliability of distribution networks, highlighting the urgent need for advanced energy storage solutions. This presentation explores the design, deployment, and operation of a first-of-its-kind hybrid hydrogen and battery energy storage system at the Calistoga Resiliency Center, a microgrid serving a municipality in PG&E territory affected by public safety power shutoffs.
The Calistoga Resiliency Center case study will provide attendees a real-world insight into the unique capabilities of hydrogen for long-duration storage and batteries for grid forming and rapid response, showcasing how their combination can enhance resiliency and reduce reliance on traditional diesel backup. In addition, we will compare hybrid hydrogen and battery solutions to conventional resiliency measures, and review the improved understanding in system State-of Readiness (SOR) the hybrid system offers operators plus the additional grid services provided to the larger grid such as ancillary services and contingency reserve.
Ultimately, this presentation aims to provide attendees with a practical framework to design, de-risk, and deploy hybrid energy storage systems for resiliency and grid services. By demonstrating lessons learned from real-world implementation, we will offer strategies to improve reliability, reduce emissions, and pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient grid.
Speaker(s): Peter Wittenberg, Dr. Craig Horne
Agenda:
No-host social at 5:30pm
Presentation at 6:00pm
Dinner at 7:00pm
Presentation continues at 7:45pm
Adjourn by 8:30pm
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