Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Plural load circuit systems – Plural sources of supply
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-01
2010-11-16
Paladini, Albert W (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Plural load circuit systems
Plural sources of supply
Reexamination Certificate
active
07834479
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for operating a mini-grid including one or more power generation sources and one or more loads independently from a utility grid is provided, where the mini-grid is disconnected from the utility grid in response to a power disruption over the utility grid. A universal interconnect device forms a connection between the mini-grid and the utility grid. In the disconnected state, the mini-grid operates independently from the utility grid, such that the power generation sources of the mini-grid supply the loads. Frequency and voltage regulation are provided by the universal interconnect device through a monitoring function performed by a controller in conjunction with at least an energy storage device, which can absorb or generate power as needed.
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Capp F. William
Lazarewicz Matthew L.
Rojas Hernan Alex
Beacon Power Corporation
Conlin David G.
Edwards Angell Palmer & & Dodge LLP
Jensen Steven M.
Paladini Albert W
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