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This new set-up would involve solar panels, energy storage, and reactive power compensation systems. The research combined quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse energy storage technologies through data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

In evaluating the feasibility of energy storage systems at a thermal power plant, a techno-economic model was developed to optimise storage technology and size for the maximum cost-benefit ratio. While promising options were identified, the research highlights the economic challenges posed by the current regulatory framework for energy storage projects in Colombia.

Overcoming these obstacles through policy adjustments is essential for unlocking the full potential of energy storage and facilitating the country’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.

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