Control systems and methods for virtual power plants

Details Control systems and methods for virtual power plants Control systems and methods for virtual power plants

2006-09-29

2010-10-12

DeCady, Albert (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Plural processors

C700S019000, C700S022000, C700S200000, C700S291000, C705S037000, C705S412000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07813814

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for the control of distributed systems are presented, particularly virtual power plants. Control software therefore communicates through an interface with decentralized devices. Modules are provided to formulate strategies based on predicted demand for the system, for controlling individual system devices, for system evaluation, for accounting purposes and to provide a user interface.

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