System and method for supplying power to a power grid
US8013470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
System and methods for supplying electric power to a power grid are disclosed. The system includes a power generation source, a charging station for charging a zinc-based energy storage device from the power generation source, and a transport module for transporting the zinc-based energy storage device. The system also includes an input station for supplying power to the power grid from the zinc-based energy storage device, and a controller for selectively discharging the zinc-based energy storage device to the power grid based on the initiation signal.
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