Leveraging supercapacitors to mitigate limitations and enhance the performance of battery energy storage systems: A simulation and experimental validation

Abstract

Abstract The importance of supercapacitors has grown significantly in recent times due to several key features. These include their superior power density, faster charging and discharging capabilities, eco-friendly nature, and extended lifespans. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), on the other hand, have become a well-established and essential technology in the field of energy storage. However, BESS still faces challenges such as lower power density, limited cycle stability, and potential chemical hazards. Additionally, batteries perform poorly during transient events (sudden changes in power) due to their larger time constants, which can also shorten their lifespan. By strategically combining supercapacitors with BESS, their combined strengths can optimize battery performance. This study explores the role of supercapacitors in enhancing battery performance through both simulation and experimentation. The results obtained experimentally matched with simulated results.

Keywords

• Supercapacitors
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Dynamic load
• Mathematical modeling
• Electrical equivalent circuit