Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Research (GJETR) · Research article · Open access
Optimizing Renewable Energy Integration in Microgrids Using Hybrid Energy Storage Systems
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Balasani
20 July 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 15-23
DOI: 10.65150/EP-gjetr/V1E1/2025-A003 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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The rapid acceleration of climate change and the global shift towards sustainable energy systems have catalyzed the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into decentralized microgrid architectures. However, the inherent intermittency of solar, wind, and other green energy sources poses significant challenges to maintaining power quality, frequency stability, and load reliability in real-time operations.
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- 20 July 2025
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- Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 15-23
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- 3051-3782 (online) · 3051-3774 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
The rapid acceleration of climate change and the global shift towards sustainable energy systems have catalyzed the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into decentralized microgrid architectures. However, the inherent intermittency of solar, wind, and other green energy sources poses significant challenges to maintaining power quality, frequency stability, and load reliability in real-time operations. These limitations necessitate advanced storage strategies capable of adapting to the dynamic behavior of distributed generation. This research paper delves into the optimization of renewable energy integration using Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS), a combination of two or more energy storage technologies that synergize to offset the weaknesses of individual systems. In this study, lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors are integrated within a smart microgrid model to analyze their performance in various operational scenarios. Through simulation models developed in MATLAB/Simulink and an in-depth case study in a remote Indian village, the research demonstrates that HESS outperforms conventional single-source storage systems in terms of energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and grid stability. The paper concludes with recommendations for scaling HESS in future energy infrastructures.
Keywords: Microgrid, Hybrid Energy Storage Systems, Renewable Energy Integration, Battery Systems, Supercapacitors, Smart Grid, Peak Shaving, Load Balancing, Distributed Energy, Energy Efficiency
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Dr. Srinivasa Rao Balasani (2025). Optimizing Renewable Energy Integration in Microgrids Using Hybrid Energy Storage Systems. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 1(1), 15-23. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/optimizing-renewable-energy-integration-in-microgrids-using-hybrid-energy-storage-833270bd
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Who wrote this article?
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Balasani.
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In Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 15-23, published by EP Journals Group on 20 July 2025.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-gjetr/V1E1/2025-A003. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
How do I cite this article?
APA: Dr. Srinivasa Rao Balasani (2025). Optimizing Renewable Energy Integration in Microgrids Using Hybrid Energy Storage Systems. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 1(1), 15-23. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/optimizing-renewable-energy-integration-in-microgrids-using-hybrid-energy-storage-833270bd
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