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Energy storage systems and associated methods

  • US 9,257,846 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2012
  • Issued: 02/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for responding to a change in electric power demand, comprising:

  • charging a flowing electrolyte battery from an electric power grid;

    discharging the flowing electrolyte battery into the electric power grid at a discharge rate that is less than a maximum rate of discharge of the flowing electrolyte battery; and

    effectively absorbing electric power from the electric power grid by decreasing the discharge rate of the flowing electrolyte battery, in response to a signal to provide a regulation down service.

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