Differentiated Configuration Options for Centralized and Distributed Energy Storage

Distributed vs. Centralized Energy Storage for Power System Applications

Hybrid Regenerating Codes for Distributed Storage Systems

Distributed storage systems are mainly justified due to their ability to store data reliably over some unreliable nodes such that the system can have long term durability. Recently, regenerating codes are proposed to make a balance between the repair bandwidth and the storage capacity per node. This is achieved through using the notion of network coding approach. In this paper, a new variation ...

Automatic Configuration of a Distributed Storage System

A distributed storage system allows access to files from several nodes via a computer network. Typically, an institution network aggregates several nodes, attracting efforts to design cluster or desktop based distributed storage system. This approach brings several advantages to the storage system: cost cheaper than buying a specialized storage solution; better resource utilization; performance...

Optimum energy management strategy in smart distribution networks considering the effect of distributed generators and energy storage units

The penetration of distributed generation sources and energy storage units in distribution networks is increasing. Therefore, their impact on the reliability of the network is very necessary. In this study, in order to provide an optimal energy management strategy for smart distribution network, the multi-objective optimization problem of dynamic distribution feeder reconfiguration in the pres...

Hybrid Hydrogen and Mechanical Distributed Energy Storage

Effective energy storage technologies represent one of the key elements to solving the growing challenges of electrical energy supply of the 21st century. Several energy storage systems are available, from ones that are technologically mature to others still at a research stage. Each technology has its inherent limitations that make its use economically or practically feasible only for specific...