ZHANG Qiang, LI Jianwen, MA Minghan, et al. Weight-block gradation optimization for gravity energy storage based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(4): 1331-1342.
ZHANG Qiang, LI Jianwen, MA Minghan, et al. Weight-block gradation optimization for gravity energy storage based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(4): 1331-1342.DOI: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.1015.
Weight-block gradation optimization for gravity energy storage based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II
utilizing electrically excited motors for direct grid connection effectively leverages inherent motor characteristics to provide transient voltage and frequency support. However
using a single mass-grade weight block to store and release gravitational potential energy cannot provide smooth
continuous regulation of power fluctuations in a renewable-energy grid-connected system. Therefore
optimizing weight-block mass grading is a critical engineering approach toward fine-step power regulation. To address this practical issue
this study proposes an improved non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II-based weight-block grading strategy. The optimization targets are two conflicting objectives: minimizing the number of weight-block grades and minimizing the average power-compensation error. Considering practical engineering constraints
such as mass boundaries of weight blocks and operational frequencies per block within a single period
a multi-objective optimization model is established for weight-block mass grading. A greedy local search strategy is incorporated to handle these engineering constraints
thereby ensuring that the optimization results meet practical requirements and effectively address the grading problem of gravity energy storage. To enhance the reliability of the solution set
10 independent optimization runs are executed. Subsequently
multi-dimensional evaluation metrics
including hypervolume
crowding distance
and ideal point distance
are combined with the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to comprehensively evaluate each run and identify the optimal Pareto front. Using an average power-compensation error not exceeding 5% as the engineering decision criterion
the scheme with the minimum number of grades is selected as the optimal solution. For typical everyday wind
solar
and load-power fluctuations across spring
summer
autumn
and winter
an optimal weight-block grading combination is achieved for a 100 MWh gravity energy storage system. Finally
the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed grading scheme are validated via Monte Carlo simulations using eight randomly generated disturbance scenarios.
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