Load controller and method to enhance effective capacity of a ph

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1999-04-20

2000-03-14

Tso, Edward H.

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Output level responsive

Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...

323266, 323350, 323906, 307 64, 307 66, G05F 140, G05B 2402, H02J 900

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060377585

ABSTRACT:
A load controller and method are provided for maximizing effective capacity of a non-controllable, renewable power supply coupled to a variable electrical load also coupled to a conventional power grid. Effective capacity is enhanced by monitoring power output of the renewable supply and loading, and comparing the loading against the power output and a load adjustment threshold determined from an expected peak loading. A value for a load adjustment parameter is calculated by subtracting the renewable supply output and the load adjustment parameter from the current load. This value is then employed to control the variable load in an amount proportional to the value of the load control parameter when the parameter is within a predefined range. By so controlling the load, the effective capacity of the non-controllable, renewable power supply is increased without any attempt at operational feedback control of the renewable supply. The renewable supply may comprise, for example, a photovoltaic power supply or a wind-based power supply.

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