Abstract: |
An active load management system (ALMS) is utilized to supply operating reserve to a utility. According to one embodiment, the ALMS determines amounts of power stored in power storage devices located at service points within the utility's service area, and stores the stored power data in a repository. The ALMS also determines an amount of available operating reserve based on at least the stored power data. When the utility needs operating reserve, the ALMS receives a request for operating reserve from the utility. The ALMS then manages a flow of power from the power storage devices to a power grid accessible by the utility responsive to the utility's request, taking into account the amount of available operating reserve. Determination of stored power data may be aided by reports received from control devices located at the service points, where the reports indicate amounts of power stored by the power storage devices. |
Inventor: |
Forbes, Jr., Joseph W. (Wake Forest, NC, US) |
Applicant: |
Landis+Gyr Innovations, Inc. (Alpharetta, GA, US) |
Face Assignee: |
LANDIS+GYR INNOVATIONS, INC. (Alpharetta, GA, US) |
Filed: |
2014-07-28 |
Issued: |
2018-01-30 |
Claims: |
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1. A method for supplying operating reserve to a utility servicing one or more service points, the method comprising:
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8. A method for supplying operating reserve to a utility servicing a plurality of service points, the method comprising:
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16. A system for supplying operating reserve to a utility servicing one or more service points, the system comprising:
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