Methods, systems, and apparatuses for the reset of a setpoint for committed demand
AssigneeEnel X North America, Inc.
InventorsAustin Nelson, Cesar A. Silva-Monroy, Srinikaeth Thirugnan Sambandam
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling an electrical system using setpoints. Some embodiments include systems that receive a meter read schedule comprising anticipated meter read occurrences. The systems may set a demand setpoint representing a desired upper limit of demand of the electrical power system and adjust the demand setpoint during a billing period. The system may also reset the demand setpoint multiple times at different reset points around each of the anticipated meter read occurrences.
Claims21
A controller for an electrical power system, the controller comprising:
- a memory to store
- a meter read schedule comprising anticipated meter read occurrences, and
- a demand setpoint representing a desired upper limit of demand of an electrical power system;
- one or more processors operably coupled to the memory and configured to:
- adjust the demand setpoint during a billing period;
- provide at least one control value to the electrical power system to effectuate a change to the electrical power system to attempt to comply with the demand setpoint;
- and
- reset the demand setpoint multiple times at different reset points around each of the anticipated meter read occurrences.
An electrical power control system, comprising:
- one or more sensors coupled to an energy storage system and one or more loads of an electrical power system, the one or more sensors configured to measure power stored by the energy storage system, and demand of the electrical power system;
- a controller coupled to the one or more sensors and the energy storage system, the controller configured to:
- receive a meter read schedule comprising anticipated meter read occurrences;
- set a demand setpoint representing a desired upper limit of demand of the electrical power system;
- adjust the demand setpoint during a billing period;
- provide at least one control value to the electrical power system to effectuate a change to the electrical power system to attempt to comply with the demand setpoint;
- and
- reset the demand setpoint multiple times at different reset points around each of the anticipated meter read occurrences.
A method for controlling an electrical system, the method comprising:
- receiving a meter read schedule comprising anticipated meter read occurrences;
- setting a demand setpoint representing a desired upper limit of demand of the electrical power system;
- adjusting the demand setpoint during a billing period;
- providing at least one control value to the electrical power system to effectuate a change to the electrical power system to attempt to comply with the demand setpoint;
- and
- resetting the demand setpoint multiple times at different reset points around each of the anticipated meter read occurrences.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.