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System and method for a self-healing grid using demand side management techniques and energy storage

  • US 7,389,189 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2006
  • Issued: 06/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for power grid control, comprising:

  • monitoring electrical characteristics, including critical electrical components, of a plurality of islands of a power grid;

    estimating state and topology of the islands with the monitored electrical characteristics through computer simulation of power flow through the power grid;

    detecting an irregularity in an affected island based on the estimated state and topology; and

    optimizing electrical power delivery to each island based on the estimated state and topology, or in response to the detected irregularity, by automatically adjusting the amount of additional power available through a battery energy storage system in electrical communication with the affected island.

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