Patent ID: 9705357
Date: 2017-07-11
CPC Classifications: H02J,H02K,Y02B

Claim:
1. A portable generator system for providing power to a load source, comprising: an engine and a generator, wherein the engine drives the generator to provide a generator alternating current (AC) electrical power output; an energy storage system (ESS) to provide an ESS direct current (DC) electrical power output; a first inverter connected to the generator for receiving the generator AC electrical power output and for providing a DC power output; and a second inverter receiving the DC power output from the first inverter and the ESS for providing an AC power output; wherein a first power mode includes the generator maintaining a first generator power output level corresponding to a specified power requirement of a load source, and the ESS providing an additional first power output level to satisfy the specified power requirement of the load source.