Method and apparatus for actively managing electric power supply for an electric power grid
AssigneeCausam Energy, Inc.
InventorJoseph W. Forbes, Jr.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for managing power supplied over an electric power grid by an electric utility and/or other market participants to multiplicity of grid elements and devices for supply and/or load curtailment as supply, each of which having a Power Supply Value (PSV) associated with its energy consumption and/or reduction in consumption and/or supply, and wherein messaging is managed through a network by a Coordinator using IP messaging for communication with the grid elements and devices, with the energy management system (EMS), and with the utilities, market participants, and/or grid operators.
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A system for managing and supplying power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the system comprising:
- a server comprising a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto for supplying power to the electric power grid by at least one power supply grid element;
- a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with the server, and operable for receiving, sending, storing, processing, and/or managing the power event messages for the server and for the plurality of power generation and storage solutions;
- wherein the power event messages are communicated over a network via the coordinator through an Internet Protocol (IP)-based messaging, synchronous time division multiplexed (TDM)-based messaging, or a proprietary-based messaging;
- wherein the power event messages include revenue grade metrology;
- a database for storing information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and power supplied by the plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions and generating an actual value of power to be reduced to each of the plurality of the power consuming devices and of power to be supplied by each of the plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions based on measurement and verification, wherein the actual value is a supply equivalent value accepted by a governing entity to provide power supply to the electric power grid;
- wherein generation of the actual value is also based on baselining and sampling;
- wherein the baselining provides a reference power usage point;
- wherein the sampling includes real-time or near-real-time power measurement sampling and wherein the sampling provides verification of power state and power consumption data for electricity consuming devices, reactive power, power factor, start-up current, duty cycles, voltage, and consumption forecasts;
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- wherein the system is operable for providing maintained or improved grid reliability and stability.
A system for managing and supplying power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the system comprising:
- a server comprising a command processor operable to receive or initiate power commands and issue power event messages responsive thereto for supplying power to the electric power grid by at least one power supply grid element;
- a coordinator constructed and configured in networked communication with the server, and operable for receiving, sending, storing, processing, and/or managing the power event messages for the server and for the plurality of power generation and storage solutions;
- wherein the power event messages include revenue grade metrology and are communicated over a network via the coordinator through an Internet Protocol (IP)-based messaging, synchronous time division multiplexed (TDM)-based messaging, or a proprietary-based messaging;
- a database for storing information relating to power consumed by the plurality of power consuming devices and an amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and/or an amount of power supply to be provided to the electric power grid or to be made available for supply to the electric power grid;
- wherein the coordinator is operable for generating, managing, and/or communicating at least one power supply value (PSV), wherein the at least one PSV corresponds to an amount of power to be reduced to each of the power consuming devices and an amount of power supply to be provided to the electric power grid or to be made available for supply to the electric power grid;
- wherein the at least one PSV is an actual value generated based on measurement and verification;
- wherein the at least one PSV is a supply equivalent value accepted by a governing body as a requirement for providing power supply to the electric power grid;
- wherein generation of the at least one PSV is also based on baselining and sampling;
- wherein the baselining provides a reference power usage point;
- wherein the sampling includes real-time or near-real-time power measurement sampling and wherein the sampling provides verification of power state and power consumption data for electricity consuming devices, reactive power, power factor, start-up current, duty cycles, voltage, and consumption forecasts;
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- wherein the at least one PSV is operable to be aggregated into a minimum power trading block (PTB), wherein the minimum PTB is determined by the governing body for electric power grid for settlement of the supply of power to the electric power grid;
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- wherein the system is operable for providing maintained or improved grid stability.
An apparatus for managing and supplying power on an electric power grid that is constructed and configured for supplying and receiving power from a multiplicity of sources, where the power flows to a plurality of power consuming devices or is generated by a plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions that are energized, de-energized, and/or power-reduced by a plurality of controllable devices, the apparatus comprising:
- a coordinator operable for managing at least one communication between grid elements and devices, supply sources, and a control server or Energy Management System (EMS);
- wherein the at least one communication occurs over a network, wherein the at least one communication includes revenue grade metrology;
- wherein the revenue grade metrology is operable to be provided in real-time, near real-time, or the timing required by the grid operator entity for generating operating reserves for grid stability;
- wherein the at least one communication comprises an actual value of power to be reduced to each of the plurality of the power consuming devices and of power to be supplied by each of the plurality of power generation and/or storage solutions;
- wherein the actual value is generated based on measurement and verification;
- wherein the actual value is a supply equivalent value accepted by a governing entity as a requirement for providing power supply to the electric power grid;
- wherein the at least one communication has a priority flag provided by the coordinator for a priority of delivery;
- wherein each of the grid elements, devices, and supply sources has a unique identifier for enhanced security;
- wherein the unique identifier is a combination of at least one independent identifying address and an Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) address;
- wherein the at least one independent identifying address is selected from the group of Electronic Serial Number (ESN), International Manufacturer Equipment Identifier (IMEI), and Media Access Control (MAC) address.
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