A Battery Energy Storage System as an Alternative for Mitigating Issues in the Distribution Network

This study investigates the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in a distribution network to improve energy efficiency. This research examines the BESS integration into the distribution network feeder with and without distributed photovoltaic penetration, focusing on the load factor and power factor enhancement. Simulations using OpenDSS software with a Python interface explore various scenarios involving active and reactive power injection and absorption. The findings reveal significant improvements in load factor and power factor at the feeder output. BESS integration also shows a reduction in power losses along the feeder. These results provide valuable insights for advancing energy efficiency in distribution networks, with implications for future research and practical applications.