Modular adaptive power matrix

• US 20100264739A1
• Filed: 04/15/2009
• Published: 10/21/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Monte Errington
• Original Assignee: Monte Errington
• Inventors: Errington, Monte
• Application Number:
  US12/386,265
• Publication Number:
  US 20100264739A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 307/80
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 1/10 Parallel operation of dc sources
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/24 of photovoltaic origin
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/28 The renewable source being wind energy wind motors F03D
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/40 wherein a plurality of decentralised, dispersed or local energy generation technologies are operated simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 3/381 Dispersed generators
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 3/46 Controlling of the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/34 Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering H02J7/14 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/10 Photovoltaic [PV]
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/30 Wind power
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/56 Power conversion systems, e.g. maximum power point trackers
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/76 Power conversion electric or electronic aspects

Abstract

A modular adaptive power management center integrating control and management of multiple electrical power sources such as locally generated solar or wind power, connections to an electrical utility service provider, battery power, and others. The system increases system efficiency by monitoring load requirements and matching available power sources in real time. A wall mounted rack system houses a system backplane and a main system microprocessor. The backplane accepts plug-in power modules including power converters each dedicated to managing one of various energy sources such as local wind or solar sources, as well as utility grid connections and battery backup systems. The system also includes a backup battery bank and a battery power module to control charge/discharge activity of the batteries. A variety of user interfaces are provided including via a local LCD display, LED indicators, and remote access and monitoring through an Internet connection and browser window. The modular nature of the design allows a homeowner/user to “plug-in” additional modules as new power sources become available.

Claims

1. An Adaptive Power Matrix for integrated control and management of multiple power sources including solar and wind power, an electrical utility service provider, and a battery bank, comprising:

a wall mounted chassis including a system backplane and a main system microprocessor running software;

a plurality of plug-in power modules insertable into said chassis, each dedicated to managing one of said various energy sources, each of said plug-in power modules including a digital signal processor (DSP) in data communication with said main system processor;

whereby said software monitors the redundant power modules to adjust to the most effective power configuration.