IP Grid Element Registration for Real-Time Curtailment Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric power management systems struggle to effectively manage and integrate smaller distributed supply sources into the grid, lack real-time measurement and verification of load curtailment, and fail to provide accurate tracking and management of grid elements, leading to inefficiencies and non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Innovation Solution
The system transforms grid elements into active elements through network-based registration and IP-based messaging, enabling real-time communication and management of grid operations, including load curtailment and supply, using a Coordinator to facilitate communication with energy management systems and utilities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional macro-generation and transmission subsystems are used for power management, then large-scale power supply and transport are achieved, but integration of smaller distributed supply sources is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal registration and messaging framework that can accommodate multiple types of grid elements (distributed supply sources, storage devices, load curtailment systems, etc.) through a common interface and protocol, enabling one system to perform multiple functions of managing diverse energy resources
2Measurement precision
If real-time tracking and management of grid elements is implemented, then accurate monitoring and compliance are achieved, but system complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a Coordinator as an intermediary component that manages the registration process and handles messaging between grid elements and the energy management system, simplifying the overall system architecture by centralizing complex data processing and communication functions
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms through standardized messaging that provide continuous status information about grid elements, enabling accurate tracking and monitoring while maintaining systematic control through structured communication protocols
3Productivity
If load curtailment control is implemented without real-time verification, then power supply management is simplified, but measurement and verification of curtailment accuracy is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements real-time feedback through standardized messaging that provides continuous verification of load curtailment status, enabling both efficient power supply management and accurate measurement of curtailment effectiveness through structured communication between control devices and monitoring systems
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and apparatus for smart electric power grid communication are disclosed in the present invention. At least one grid element transmits at least one registration message over an Internet Protocol (IP)-based network to at least one coordinator. The at least one coordinator registers the at least one grid element upon receipt of the at least one registration message. The at least one grid element automatically and/or autonomously transforms into at least one active grid element for actively functioning in the electric power grid. The at least one coordinator tracks based on revenue grade metrology an amount of power available for the electric power grid or a curtailment power available from the at least one active grid element.