MICROGRIDS WITH DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE BOUNDARIES INCLUDING MULTIPLE MAIN GRID FEEDER COUPLING LOCATIONS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME
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1. An energy system, comprising:
- a microgrid comprising a network of at least one distributed energy resource and a plurality of loads, the at least one distributed energy resource being configured to supply power to the plurality of loads;
wherein the microgrid is configurable to connect to one of a plurality of feeder circuits of a main power grid at one of a plurality of coupling interface locations, respectively.
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Abstract
An energy system includes a microgrid including a network of at least one distributed energy resource and a plurality of loads, the at least one distributed energy resource being configured to supply power to the plurality of loads. The microgrid is configurable to connect to one of a plurality of feeder circuits of a main power grid at one of a plurality of coupling interface locations, respectively. The microgrid is also configurable to expand or shrink its power supply area according to the available power generation capabilities.
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1. An energy system, comprising:
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a microgrid comprising a network of at least one distributed energy resource and a plurality of loads, the at least one distributed energy resource being configured to supply power to the plurality of loads; wherein the microgrid is configurable to connect to one of a plurality of feeder circuits of a main power grid at one of a plurality of coupling interface locations, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method, comprising:
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providing a microgrid comprising a network of at least one distributed energy resource and a plurality of loads; supplying power to the plurality of loads using the at least one distributed energy resource; and connecting the microgrid to one of a plurality of feeder circuits of a main power grid at one of a plurality of coupling interface locations, respectively, responsive to an event. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method, comprising:
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providing a microgrid comprising a network of at least one distributed energy resource and a plurality of loads; supplying power to the plurality of loads using the at least one distributed energy resource; and dynamically changing a power supply area of the microgrid according to a power generation capability of the at least one distributed energy resource. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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