Method and Apparatus for Actively Managing Electric Power Supply for an Electric Power Grid
First Claim
1. A system for managing and supplying power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the system comprising:
- a server comprising a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto;
a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with the server, and operable for receiving, sending, storing, processing, and/or managing messages for the server and for a multiplicity of grid elements and/or devices that consume power and/or produce or store power;
wherein the messages are communicated over a network via the coordinator through an IP-based messaging or a proprietary-based messaging;
a database for storing information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and an amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and/or an amount power supply to be provided to the electric power grid or to be made available for supply to the electric power grid; and
wherein the system is operable for providing maintained or improved grid stability.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for managing power supplied over an electric power grid by an electric utility and/or other market participants to multiplicity of grid elements and devices for supply and/or load curtailment as supply, each of which having a Power Supply Value (PSV) associated with its energy consumption and/or reduction in consumption and/or supply, and wherein messaging is managed through a network by a Coordinator using IP messaging for communication with the grid elements and devices, with the energy management system (EMS), and with the utilities, market participants, and/or grid operators.
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65 Claims
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1. A system for managing and supplying power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the system comprising:
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a server comprising a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto; a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with the server, and operable for receiving, sending, storing, processing, and/or managing messages for the server and for a multiplicity of grid elements and/or devices that consume power and/or produce or store power; wherein the messages are communicated over a network via the coordinator through an IP-based messaging or a proprietary-based messaging; a database for storing information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and an amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and/or an amount power supply to be provided to the electric power grid or to be made available for supply to the electric power grid; and wherein the system is operable for providing maintained or improved grid stability. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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34. The system of claim 34, wherein the amount of power available for temporary reduction or supply is based on the current power usage information and the corresponding PSV is aggregated to form at least one PTB, and the power provided to the electric power grid as operating reserves.
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58. A method for managing power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the method steps comprising:
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initiating power commands by a server including a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto, at least one of the power commands requiring a reduction in an amount of electric power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and/or an amount of power to be available for supply or to be actually supplied to the electric power grid; a coordinator receiving the power event messages, including at least one power management status relating to devices and/or each grid elements, and issuing power event instructions responsive to the power event messages; storing in a database, information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and based upon the amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and/or power available for supply by at least one source; the coordinator selecting from the database, based on the information stored in the database, at least one client device or at least one source to which to issue a power message; a server comprising a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto; a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with the server, and operable for receiving, sending, storing, processing, and/or managing messages for the server and for a multiplicity of grid elements and/or devices that consume power and/or produce or store power; wherein the messages are communicated over a network via the coordinator through an IP-based messaging or a proprietary-based messaging; a database for storing information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and an amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and/or an amount power supply to be provided to the electric power grid or to be made available for supply to the electric power grid; and wherein the system is operable for providing maintained or improved grid stability. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60)
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61. An apparatus for use in managing power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of grid elements and supply sources, wherein the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the apparatus comprising:
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a coordinator for managing communication between grid elements and devices, supply sources, and a control server or EMS, wherein the communication occurs over a network using IP-based or proprietary messaging, and wherein the communication includes at least one of grid element(s), supply source(s), and/or device(s) characteristics, thereby providing controlled power management and/or supply for the electric power grid. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65)
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