Energy Virtual Twin for Decentralized Microgrid Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional grid energy systems are inefficient in managing dynamic changes and complexity due to the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), leading to suboptimal energy utilization and negative consequences, while the Energy Internet requires systems to aggregate DERs to meet energy service requirements with minimal carbon emissions and costs.
Innovation Solution
A multi-vector energy supply chain management system utilizing a persistent virtual world system and decentralized energy management system to digitally integrate and control energy flows, enabling seamless interoperability and trading through an energy market platform, with AI agents automating processes to optimize energy generation, distribution, and consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If distributed energy resources (DERs) are integrated into the traditional grid energy system, then energy generation diversity and local energy supply are improved, but system complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an energy management platform that acts as an intermediary between DERs and the traditional grid. This platform virtualizes and aggregates multiple DERs, simplifying their management while maintaining the benefits of energy generation diversity. The platform handles coordination, control, and optimization of DER operations without requiring direct complex management of each individual resource.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the complex DER management into modular functional components including virtualization modules, aggregation modules, and control modules. This segmentation allows the system to handle diverse DERs through standardized interfaces while maintaining flexibility in managing different energy resources independently.
2Device complexity
If static electricity management systems are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but energy utilization efficiency deteriorates due to inability to adjust to daily changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static electricity management system into a dynamic one by implementing real-time monitoring and adaptive control capabilities. The system continuously adjusts to daily changes in energy generation and consumption patterns, optimizing energy utilization efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity through automated decision-making algorithms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor energy generation, storage, and consumption data. This feedback enables the management system to automatically adjust operations in response to changing conditions, improving energy utilization efficiency without requiring complex manual intervention or system restructuring.
3Adaptability or versatility
If decentralized peer-to-peer energy trading is implemented, then market flexibility and prosumer autonomy are improved, but transaction complexity and market management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal energy market platform that handles multiple functions including P2P trading, aggregation, virtualization, and grid coordination through a single integrated system. This multi-functional approach enables market flexibility and prosumer autonomy while consolidating transaction management complexity into a unified platform rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
An energy supply chain management and optimization system comprises an energy system comprising a plurality of inter-connected micro-grids connected to at least one macro-grid. The energy system connects to one or more cloud servers comprising at least one processor and memory storing computer code which, when executed by the at least one processor, implements a persistent virtual world system mapped according to the real world and comprising a plurality of virtual objects including at least one virtual replica of a corresponding real world element. The memory further stores a decentralized energy management system connected to the persistent virtual world system, comprising at least an energy control system configured to, through the virtualization of reality in the persistent virtual world system, digitally control energy flows based on data received from the energy system, and an energy market platform enabling energy aggregation and exchange between energy-related devices. Methods thereof are also disclosed.