PROGRAMMABLE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER
First Claim
1. A system for managing power in a facility, comprising:
- a hardware interface with a plurality of access ports for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, and at least one electrical load;
a plurality of sensor devices for monitoring power conditions at the plurality of access ports;
a storage device for storing one or more control programs;
a microprocessor for controlling the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports in accordance with the one or more control programs and the monitored power conditions of the access ports; and
an interface device for receiving instructions from a user and modifying the one or more control programs stored in the storage device based on the received instructions.
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Abstract
A system for managing power in a facility includes a hardware interface with a plurality of access ports for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, and at least one electrical load. A plurality of sensor devices monitors power conditions at the plurality of access ports. A storage device stores one or more control programs. A microprocessor controls the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports in accordance with the one or more control programs and the monitored power conditions of the access ports. An interface device receives instructions from a user and modifying the one or more control programs stored in the storage device based on the received instructions.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for managing power in a facility, comprising:
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a hardware interface with a plurality of access ports for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, and at least one electrical load; a plurality of sensor devices for monitoring power conditions at the plurality of access ports; a storage device for storing one or more control programs; a microprocessor for controlling the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports in accordance with the one or more control programs and the monitored power conditions of the access ports; and an interface device for receiving instructions from a user and modifying the one or more control programs stored in the storage device based on the received instructions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for managing power in a facility, comprising:
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a hardware interface with a plurality of access ports and synchronizing hardware units for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, an internal combustion generator, and at least one electrical load; a plurality of sensor devices for monitoring power conditions at the plurality of access ports; a microprocessor for controlling the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports by sending instructions to the synchronizing hardware units in accordance with an energy distribution plan and the monitored power conditions of the access ports; and an interface device for receiving instructions from a user and modifying the energy distribution plan. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A system for managing power in a facility, comprising:
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an electrical switchgear with a plurality of access ports for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, an internal combustion generator, and at least one electrical load; a plurality of sensor devices for monitoring power conditions at the plurality of access ports; a microprocessor for controlling the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports in accordance with an energy distribution plan and the monitored power conditions of the access ports; and an interface device for receiving instructions from a user and modifying the energy distribution plan, wherein the energy distribution plan defines at least three modes of operation including; a normal mode in which the switchgear, under the control of the microprocessor, maintains a connection to the utility power grid and disconnects the internal combustion generator; a green backup mode in which the switchgear, under the control of the microprocessor, disconnects the utility power grid and disconnects the internal combustion generator; and a generator backup mode in which the switchgear, under the control of the microprocessor, disconnects the utility power grid and maintains a connection to the internal combustion generator.
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