Energy banking system and method using rapidly rechargeable batteries
US10110056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for banking energy is provided. The system includes a rechargeable battery and a controller selectively controlling a supply of electricity from the rechargeable battery and from at least one additional energy source to a plurality of electrically powered devices of a facility. The controller directs electricity from the at least one additional energy source to the rechargeable battery at selective times when the rechargeable battery is not supplying electricity to the plurality of electrically powered devices.
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