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Energy generating system and control thereof

US8606416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2010
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S10/50
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of controlling an electricity generating system that includes at least one intermittent energy source generating plant are disclosed. An exemplary method includes calculating actual operating parameters of the at least one intermittent energy source generating plant; calculating forecast operating parameters of the at least one intermittent energy source generating plant; generating intermittent energy source contingency definitions from such actual operating parameters and forecast operating parameters; analysing the intermittent energy source contingency definitions to provide contingency analyses; and controlling the electricity generating system in dependence upon such contingency analyses.

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