Methods and systems for automatic generation control of renewable energy resources
US11404871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2300/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an operation of an electric power plant comprising a renewable energy resource and an energy storage device. The method may comprise determining, at a first time, a forecast of predicted energy production by the electric power plant over a time period subsequent to the first time based on a forecast for the time period; detecting a current state of charge of the energy storage device; calculating a range of automatic generation controls the electric power plant is capable of satisfying for the time period based on the forecast of predicted energy production and the detected current state of charge of the energy storage device; and signaling, from the electric power plant to a central utility controlling a power grid, the range of automatic generation controls the electric power plant is capable of satisfying for the time period.
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