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System, method, and data packets for messaging for electric power grid elements over a secure internet protocol network

  • US 10,429,872 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2017
  • Issued: 10/01/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for electric power grid management and communications, comprising:

  • at least one grid element constructed and configured in network-based communication with a server via at least one coordinator;

    wherein the at least one grid element is operable to communicate Internet Protocol (IP)-based messages with the server via the at least one coordinator in real time or less than 15 minutes interval;

    wherein the IP-based messages comprise an initial message for registration of the at least one grid element;

    wherein the initial message comprises a unique grid element identifier, an equipment identifier, a class of service information, capability, capacity, function information, geodetic information, an attachment point, an IP address information, communication format and content information, security, authentication information, and combinations thereof,wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to transform the at least one grid element into at least one active grid element after communication of the IP-based messages with the server via the at least one coordinator;

    wherein the at least one active grid element is operable to participate actively in an electric power grid, wherein the participation is selected from the group consisting of supplying power to the electric power grid, consuming power from the electric power grid, and curtailing power consumption as a supply to the electric power grid;

    wherein the IP-based messages further comprise at least one IP packet including a content, a priority, a security, and a transport route;

    wherein the content comprises an amount of power supply available for the electric power grid or an amount of power curtailment available at an attachment point for each of the at least one active grid element based on revenue grade metrology; and

    wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to select one or more active grid elements of the at least one active grid element and control participation of the one or more active grid elements in the electric power grid based on capability, capacity, function information, geodetic information, and/or the attachment point of each of the one or more grid elements.

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