Patent ID: 8946929
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: H02J,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A method for effectively utilizing energy storage components within a microgrid, the method comprising: connecting a first plurality of energy storage components to a DC bus through switches; connecting a second plurality of energy storage components to an AC bus through inverters; connecting controllers to the energy storage components, the controllers having a state of charge and a state of health algorithm adapted to measure the state of charge and the state of health of the energy storage components under dynamic charge or discharge conditions; connecting a first plurality of the controllers to the DC bus to regulate bidirectional flow of energy between the DC bus and the first plurality of energy storage components; connecting a second plurality of the controllers to the AC bus to regulate bidirectional flow of energy between the AC bus and the second plurality of energy storage components; interconnecting the controllers with a local energy storage system bus; and controlling the controllers via a master microgrid controller connected to the local energy storage system bus.