journal article·2025-06-20Open access

The Capacity Configuration of a Cascade Small Hydropower-Pumped Storage–Wind–PV Complementary System

Bin Li, Shaodong Lu, Jianing Zhao, Peijie Li

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 13

Abstract

Distributed renewable energy sources with significant output fluctuations can negatively impact the power grid stability when it is connected to the power grid. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a capacity configuration method that improves the output stability of highly uncertain energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic (PV) power by integrating pumped storage units. In response, this study proposes a capacity configuration method for a cascade small hydropower-pumped storage–wind–PV complementary system. The method utilizes the regulation capacity of cascade small hydropower plants and pumped storage units, in conjunction with the fluctuating characteristics of local distributed wind and PV, to perform power and energy time-series matching and determine the optimal capacity allocation for each type of renewable energy. Furthermore, an optimization and scheduling model for the cascade small hydropower-pumped storage–wind–PV complementary system is constructed to verify the effectiveness of the configuration under multiple scenarios. The results demonstrate that the proposed method reduces system energy deviation, improves the stability of power output and generation efficiency, and enhances the operational stability and economic performance of the system.
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OpenAlex topics: Electric Power System Optimization · Smart Grid Energy Management · Microgrid Control and Optimization

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Affiliations

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Power System Optimization and Energy Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China

State Grid YANGZHOU Power Supply Company, Yangzhou 225000, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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