System, method, and apparatus for electric power grid and network management of grid elements

An apparatus for smart electric power grid communication, comprising:

• a grid element constructed and configured for electrical connection with an electric power grid and for internet protocol (IP) -based network communication with a server operatively coupled with a memory;
• wherein the grid element is automatically transformed into an active grid element after initial connection with the electric power grid and after automatically communicating an initial message to the server and receiving an IP-based message from the server;
• wherein the initial message includes a class of service information and function information;
• wherein the grid element is authenticated and registered to actively function within the electric power grid;
• wherein the active grid element has a profile comprising an energy usage pattern or an energy supply pattern, wherein the active grid element has a unique identifier, and wherein the unique identifier is a combination of an IPv6 address and an international manufacturer equipment identifier (IME) and electronic serial numbers or Media Access Control (MAC) address;
• and
• wherein the active grid element is operable to communicate an update message to the server.

A method for electric power grid network management, comprising:

• providing at least one grid element constructed and configured for network-based communication with a server;
• the at least one grid element automatically registering with the server via an initial message;
• wherein the initial message includes a class of service information and function information;
• the at least one grid element automatically transforming into at least one active grid element for actively functioning within an electric power grid;
• wherein the at least one active grid element each has a profile comprising an energy usage pattern or an energy supply pattern, wherein the at least one active grid element each has a unique identifier, and wherein the unique identifier is a combination of an IPv6 address and an international manufacturer equipment identifier (IMEI) and electronic serial numbers or Media Access Control (MAC) address;
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• the at least one active grid element communicating an update message to the server.