Energy Feed-in Verification System for Grid Billing
Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack the capability to validate the amount of energy fed into power grids, which can lead to abuse and incorrect billing, particularly for renewable energy sources, and do not account for the type of energy generated, affecting CO2 reporting and costs.
Innovation Solution
A method and arrangement that utilize 'smart meters' and communication protocols to validate energy feed-in quantities, detect abuse, and identify the type of energy generated, using encryption and communication interfaces to ensure accurate billing and reporting, applicable to both traditional and smart grid systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional feed-in systems are used, then billing is simplified, but validation of actual energy delivery from designated generation systems is impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a metering point operator as an intermediary between the generation system and the billing system. This operator operates a verification system that validates whether fed-in energy actually originates from the designated generation system. The intermediary performs validation by comparing measured energy quantities at the metering point with expected quantities from the generation system, thereby ensuring reliability without requiring direct complex integration between all system components.
2Reliability
If feed-in quantities are billed without verification, then billing process is simple, but abuse and incorrect billing cannot be detected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the metering point operator continuously monitors and validates energy feed-in quantities. The verification system receives data about fed-in energy and compares it against expected values from the designated generation system. This feedback loop enables detection of abuse and incorrect billing by identifying discrepancies between actual and expected energy deliveries, while maintaining automated operation to preserve ease of use.
3Loss of information
If energy type information is not tracked, then billing is straightforward, but CO2 reporting and cost optimization are affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by requiring the metering point operator to verify and record the type of energy (e.g., renewable vs. conventional) before billing occurs. The verification system determines the generation type in advance of the billing process, enabling accurate CO2 reporting and cost optimization. This preliminary identification of energy type prevents information loss while maintaining straightforward billing procedures through automated classification.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for supplying energy to an energy network and an arrangement for verifying energy supplied to an energy network. The invention relates to, as an example, the supplying of electric energy to a power supply system, wherein the supplied energy is verified and the type of energy is optionally characterised. A first value determined by a feed meter (16) is compared to at least one second value which is measured after production and prior to supplying.