MODULAR ELECTRICAL GRID INTERFACE DEVICE
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1. A smart grid gateway comprising:
- an onboard computer configured to provide measurement or control of at least one local resource or asset;
at least one metrology module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the at least one metrology module is configured to provide metering of the at least one local resource or asset at least one LAN module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the at least one LAN module is configured to communicate with the at least one local resource or asset;
at least one WAN module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the WAN module is configured to communicate with a network operations center.
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Abstract
A smart grid gateway which includes a onboard computer programmed to provide load measurement and control of at least one local resource or asset. At least one metrology module is configured to provide metering of the at least one local resource or asset. At least one LAN module is configured to communicate with the at least one local resource or asset. At least one WAN module is configured to communicate with a network operations center.
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24 Claims
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1. A smart grid gateway comprising:
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an onboard computer configured to provide measurement or control of at least one local resource or asset; at least one metrology module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the at least one metrology module is configured to provide metering of the at least one local resource or asset at least one LAN module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the at least one LAN module is configured to communicate with the at least one local resource or asset; at least one WAN module operatively connected to the onboard computer, wherein the WAN module is configured to communicate with a network operations center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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4. The at least one WAN module, the at least one LAN module, and the at least one metrology module utilize a standard interface to interoperate with the onboard computer.
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23. A smart grid management system comprising:
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a plurality of intelligent network asset control systems connected to a network, each controlling at least one asset on a power grid; a plurality of intelligent commercial building control systems connected to the network, each controlling at least one commercial building device connected to the power grid; a plurality of intelligent residential control systems, each controlling at least one residential device connected to the power grid; at least one utility operator console connected to the network, wherein the at least one utility operator console is configured to control the plurality of intelligent network asset control systems, the plurality of intelligent commercial building control systems, and the plurality of intelligent residential control systems, wherein a console operator is enabled to manage demand for power on the power grid. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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