Method for routing power across multiple microgrids having DC and AC buses
US8649914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described herein for managing the operations of a plurality of microgrid modules. A microgrid module includes transformers and/or power converters necessary for modifying the input AC or DC power sources to meet the required characteristics of the output power. The micro grid module further comprises a control software module and a power router software module. The control software module receives data from sensors in the microgrid module and controls the flow of power with controllable elements. The power router software module controls the operation of the power router. The power router can detect changes in demand for power within the microgrid module or from other microgrid modules. The power router can adjust the flow of power between the micro grid modules in response to changes in the supply of power to the microgrid module and changes in the demand for power from the microgrid module.
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