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Energy Storage Systems And Associated Methods

  • US 20120146585A1
  • Filed: 02/17/2012
  • Published: 06/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for responding to a change in electric power demand, comprising:

  • charging an energy storage subsystem from an electric power grid;

    discharging the energy storage subsystem into the electric power grid at a discharge rate that is less than a maximum rate of discharge of the energy storage subsystem;

    adjusting the discharge rate in response to a signal selected from the group consisting of a signal to provide a regulation up service and a signal to provide a regulation down service.

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