Active Grid Element Coordination for Real-Time Power Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electric power management systems lack effective methods for real-time, accurate tracking and management of power load and generation across the grid, particularly in integrating distributed energy sources and managing energy consumption, leading to inefficiencies and non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Innovation Solution
The system transforms grid elements into active grid elements through network-based registration and IP-based messaging, enabling real-time communication and management of energy flows, load curtailment, and supply within the electric power grid, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating the creation of operating reserves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional macro-generation and transmission subsystems are used for power management, then large-scale power supply and transport capabilities are improved, but integration of distributed energy sources and real-time tracking of power load becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the power grid into multiple distributed energy sources (DES) and individually tracks each source's power generation and load consumption. Each DES is assigned a unique identifier and registered with the EMS, enabling granular monitoring and management of distributed resources across the grid rather than treating them as a monolithic system.
Solution Approach 2:
The energy management system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it registers new grid elements, tracks power generation from various DES, monitors load consumption, manages load curtailment, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle both traditional macro-generation and emerging distributed energy sources through a unified platform.
2Measurement precision
If real-time tracking and management of distributed energy sources is implemented, then integration capability and measurement precision are improved, but system complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously receives telemetry data from grid elements including DES and load consumers, processes this information in real-time, and provides feedback for load curtailment decisions and compliance monitoring. The EMS maintains a registered database of grid elements and uses this feedback loop to dynamically adjust power management strategies while maintaining accurate tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The energy management system acts as an intermediary between distributed energy sources, load consumers, and regulatory bodies. It consolidates data from multiple sources, processes compliance information, and interfaces with FERC and NERC standards, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture despite the complexity of managing numerous distributed elements.
3Reliability
If comprehensive registration and authentication of grid elements is performed, then reliability and compliance with regulatory standards are improved, but processing time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary registration and authentication of grid elements before they begin power generation or load consumption operations. Each DES and grid element is pre-registered with the EMS, receiving a unique identifier and establishing compliance credentials in advance, which streamlines subsequent real-time monitoring and reduces processing delays during operational changes.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and apparatus for smart electric power grid communication are disclosed in the present invention. At least one grid element is constructed and configured in network-based communication with a server via at least one coordinator. The at least one grid element is transformed into at least one active grid element automatically and/or autonomously after initial connection with the server. The at least one active grid element sends and receives messages to and from the server via at least one coordinator. The at least one coordinator matches and prioritizes the at least one active grid element. The at least one coordinator provides a priority flag on the messages. The at least one coordinator tracks an actual amount of power introduced to and available for an electric power grid or a curtailment power available from the at least one active grid element.