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Method and Apparatus for Actively Managing Electric Power Supply for an Electric Power Grid

  • US 20170147026A1
  • Filed: 02/06/2017
  • Published: 05/25/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for managing power supplied to an electric power grid from a multiplicity of power supply sources, comprising:

  • a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with a server;

    wherein the server is operable to initiate power commands based on requirements of an energy management system (EMS);

    wherein the coordinator is operable to coordinate and manage communication between the server and the multiplicity of power supply sources;

    wherein the multiplicity of power supply sources comprise at least one power storage device;

    wherein the coordinator is further operable to receive initial messages from the multiplicity of power supply sources for registration;

    wherein the multiplicity of power supply sources are automatically registered with the coordinator after the coordinator receives the initial messages;

    wherein the multiplicity of power supply sources are operable to provide power supply to the electric power grid based on the power commands, and receive a compensation for the energy available and/or actually provided to the electric power grid.

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