Computer implemented systems and methods for improving renewable energy systems performance guarantees

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for collecting, aggregating, and analyzing data associated with the installation and deployment of systems. Energy systems, (300) specifically renewable energy generation systems, are used as examples. The aggregated data serve as the basis for a variety of services that facilitate the adoption and deployment of these systems. Services are provided that aid in the modeling and establishment of improved System Performance Guarantee commitments. Additionally, services are provided that improve the system performance, improve the installation, lower the cost, and provide monitoring and service to maintain improved performance.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]In general, the present invention relates to computer implemented systems and methods for providing services to a network of customers, more specifically to services enabled by methods comprising the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data in a central database from a plurality of systems that are not otherwise associated with one another to provide performance metrics and most particularly to the establishment and improvement of various performance metrics related to the execution of customer activities and the initiation of specific actions related to performance in comparison with such metrics. More specifically, the present invention relates to computer implemented services enabled by systems and methods comprising the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data related to the installation and operation of renewable energy systems comprising solar energy, wind turbine energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, and the like, or to distributed ene...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is about a system and method for collecting, analyzing, and providing services based on data from renewable energy and distributed energy generation systems. The system includes sensors and communication devices to collect data from the system and store it in a secure database. The data can be used to offer services to various entities in the supply chain, such as system integrators, value-added resellers, and end users. The services can include offering performance guarantees, analyzing system performance, and providing cost-effective solutions. The system can be installed on multiple energy systems and utilize a network to transmit and analyze data. The technical effects of the invention include improved performance guarantee accuracy, competitive differentiation, increased market share, and increased End User satisfaction."

Problems solved by technology

However, the infrastructure associated with collecting and analyzing data associated with the distribution infrastructure, system performance, system response, system efficiency, costs, savings associated with the system, and the like has not grown at the same pace as the implementation of solar energy generation systems.

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