A method and system for detecting one or both of soiling or shading on solar panels using computer vision is disclosed. Soiling and shading may decrease the amount of energy that may be generated by a solar farm. As such, computer vision may be used to determine whether or when to act to reduce the shading or soiling may in turn increase the energy generated. The computer vision for soiling and shading may be performed in combination, such as in terms of the results of the soiling and shading analysis may be used in combination, or in terms of the analysis itself being performed in combination.
A method and system for detecting one or both of soiling or shading on solar panels using computer vision is disclosed. Soiling and shading may decrease the amount of energy that may be generated by a solar farm. As such, computer vision may be used to determine whether or when to act to reduce the shading or soiling may in turn increase the energy generated. The computer vision for soiling and shading may be performed in combination, such as in terms of the results of the soiling and shading analysis may be used in combination, or in terms of the analysis itself being performed in combination
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DEFINING A SETPOINT FOR A THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM OF A BATTERY BASED ON PREDICTIONS OF BATTERY STATE AND OF THE RELIABILITY OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
A method and system for controlling a temperature control system based on both system reliability and battery state is disclosed. Batteries may supply power to places where the power grid is unavailable. The batteries may be housed in containers, with the temperature and humidity of the containers being controlled using a temperature control system. The system and method disclosed may select the temperature setpoint and humidity setpoint in order to operate the batteries within prescribed temperature and humidity values, while considering both the state of health of the batteries (e.g. the battery state of charge) and the state of health of the temperature control system (e.g., the failure of the compressors). In this way, the batteries may be operated within prescribed limits while accounting for both the health of the batteries and the health of the temperature control system.
A method and system for controlling a temperature control system based on both system reliability and battery state is disclosed. Batteries may supply power to places where the power grid is unavailable. The batteries may be housed in containers, with the temperature and humidity of the containers being controlled using a temperature control system. The system and method disclosed may select the temperature setpoint and humidity setpoint in order to operate the batteries within prescribed temperature and humidity values, while considering both the state of health of the batteries (e.g., the battery state of charge) and the state of health of the temperature control system (e.g., the failure of the compressors). In this way, the batteries may be operated within prescribed limits while accounting for both the health of the batteries and the health of the temperature control system.
H01M 10/633 - Control systems characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/6564 - Gases with forced flow, e.g. by blowers using compressed gas
A method and system for using a field factory for solar panel pre-assembly is disclosed. A solar farm site may be difficult to configure. Thus, a field factory proximate to the site may be used for pre-assembly. As one example, the field factory may be used to configure the solar modules, such as for electrical and/or mechanical configuration, and to test the configuration prior to transport to the solar farm site. At the site, the configured solar modules may be installed onto the torque tubes. As another example, the field factory may be used to configure the solar modules, to mechanically connect the solar modules to the torque tubes to form solar module-torque tube combinations, and to test the combinations prior to transport to the solar farm site. At the site, the solar module-torque tube combinations may be installed, either directly or indirectly, onto piles previously driven into the ground.
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
A method and system for using a field factory for solar panel pre-assembly is disclosed. A solar farm site may be difficult to configure. Thus, a field factory proximate to the site may be used for pre-assembly. As one example, the field factory may be used to configure the solar modules, such as for electrical and/or mechanical configuration, and to test the configuration prior to transport to the solar farm site. At the site, the configured solar modules may be installed onto the torque tubes. As another example, the field factory may be used to configure the solar modules, to mechanically connect the solar modules to the torque tubes to form solar module-torque tube combinations, and to test the combinations prior to transport to the solar farm site. At the site, the solar module-torque tube combinations may be installed, either directly or indirectly, onto piles previously driven into the ground
A system and method for installing solar panels are provided. The method includes obtaining an image of an in-progress solar installation. The image includes an image of one or more solar panels and one or more torque tubes. The method also includes detecting solar panel segments by inputting the image to a trained neural network that is trained to detect solar panels in poor lighting conditions. The method also includes estimating panel poses for the one or more solar panels, based on the solar panel segments, using a computer vision pipeline. The method also includes generating control signals, based on the estimated panel poses, for operating a robotic controller for installing the one or more solar panels.
A system and method for installing solar panels are provided. The method includes obtaining images of solar panels an installation structure during installation. The method also includes pre-processing the images by compensating for camera intrinsics or distortions, rectifying the images, and/or determining depth information. The method also includes detecting the solar panels by inputting the images into neural networks. The method also includes a first post-processing to compute a first panel pose based on an output of the neural networks. The method also includes generating control signals, based on the first panel pose, for operating a robotic controller for installing the solar panels. In some embodiments, the method also includes homography transforms to obtain a second panel pose, based on the first panel pose and visual patterns or fiducials on a solar panel, and generating the control signals further based on the second panel pose.
A system and method for installing solar panels are provided. The method obtains an image of a solar panel during an in-progress solar installation and estimates features of the solar panel based on a first image using distance simulation, geometric correction, and/or angular adjustment. The method also generates control signals, based on the estimated features, for operating a robotic controller for picking the solar panel. The method also obtains a second image of the solar panel when the solar panel is in a perspective view and detects placement of the solar panel based on the image by determining if the solar panel is co-planar with and at a predetermined offset from a fixed solar panel. Based on the detected placement, control signals are generated for operating a second robotic controller for aligning the solar panel with the fixed solar panel.
A system and method for installing solar panels are provided. The method includes obtaining images of solar panels an installation structure during installation. The method also includes pre-processing the images by compensating for camera intrinsics or distortions, rectifying the images, and/or determining depth information. The method also includes detecting the solar panels by inputting the images into neural networks. The method also includes a first post-processing to compute a first panel pose based on an output of the neural networks. The method also includes generating control signals, based on the first panel pose, for operating a robotic controller for installing the solar panels. In some embodiments, the method also includes homography transforms to obtain a second panel pose, based on the first panel pose and visual patterns or fiducials on a solar panel, and generating the control signals further based on the second panel pose.
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
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AUTONOMOUS SOLAR INSTALLATION USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A system and method for installing solar panels are provided. The method obtains an image of a solar panel during an in-progress solar installation and estimates features of the solar panel based on a first image using distance simulation, geometric correction, and/or angular adjustment. The method also generates control signals, based on the estimated features, for operating a robotic controller for picking the solar panel. The method also obtains a second image of the solar panel when the solar panel is in a perspective view and detects placement of the solar panel based on the image by determining if the solar panel is co-planar with and at a predetermined offset from a fixed solar panel. Based on the detected placement, control signals are generated for operating a second robotic controller for aligning the solar panel with the fixed solar panel.
A method and system for operating a wind farm by reconciling performance and operational constraints is disclosed. A wind farm may be subject to wakes, thereby reducing performance. In order to lessen the effects of wakes, wake steering of the wind turbines may be performed. Specifically, both an operationally-independent analysis (such as by using a computational fluid dynamic model) and an operationally-dependent analysis may be performed, and the outputs of each analysis may be reconciled in order to determine whether (and how much) to wake steer
A method and system for operating a wind farm by reconciling performance and operational constraints is disclosed. A wind farm may be subject to wakes, thereby reducing performance In order to lessen the effects of wakes, wake steering of the wind turbines may be performed. Specifically, both an operationally-independent analysis (such as by using a computational fluid dynamic model) and an operationally-dependent analysis may be performed, and the outputs of each analysis may be reconciled in order to determine whether (and how much) to wake steer.
An exemplary system for determining an operating condition for a wind turbine having a rotor, generator, and gearbox, includes a plurality of sensors mounted within the nacelle of the wind turbine. The system also includes a pair proximity sensors are mounted adjacent to the rotor for measuring rotor displacement. A first processor is connected to receive sensor data from the pair of proximity sensors and is configured to partition the received sensor data into predefined datasets, and a second processor configured to format the predefined datasets for transmission over a network to a processing computer.
An exemplary system for determining an operating condition for a wind turbine having a rotor, generator, and gearbox, includes a plurality of sensors mounted within the nacelle of the wind turbine. The system also includes a pair proximity sensors are mounted adjacent to the rotor for measuring rotor displacement. A first processor is connected to receive sensor data from the pair of proximity sensors and is configured to partition the received sensor data into predefined datasets, and a second processor configured to format the predefined datasets for transmission over a network to a processing computer.
A system for installing a solar panel may include a first end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a first robotic arm and part of a first assembly robot and a second end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a second robotic arm and part of a second assembly robot. The first and the second end-of-arm assembly tools have different tooling and perform different functions to assembly solar panels to support structure. The first assembly robot and the second assembly robot may be located on autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles and the various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.
B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
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Financial services, namely, investment advisory services,
investment management services, asset management services,
and capital investment services, all in connection with
raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy
assets. Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage,
generation, transmission, management, and distribution
facilities; technical maintenance of energy storage
installations for others for the purpose of physical storage
and later distribution. Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission,
distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and
natural gas for others; logistics services consisting of the
storage, transport and delivery of energy, electricity, and
natural gas; provision of information, advice and
consultancy services relating to energy transmission,
distribution, transport and storage. Generation of energy using steam, water, wind, or solar
technology; generation of energy through energy storage;
generation of electricity for other utility and energy
storage providers or commercial and industrial customers;
provision of information, advice and consultancy services
relating to energy generation; generation of clean energy in
industrial, commercial, and residential settings; design of
technology for the generation or storage of energy using
steam, water, wind, or solar technology. Design of technology for the generation, transmission,
management, distribution, or storage of energy using steam,
water, wind, or solar; development of new technology for
others for the supply, transmission, management, and
distribution of electricity through industrial
digitalization; providing temporary use of online,
non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and
consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use
of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or
gas utilities; providing temporary use of online,
non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging
promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy
technology.
A system for installing a solar panel may include a first end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a first robotic arm and part of a first assembly robot and a second end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a second robotic arm and part of a second assembly robot. The first and the second end-of-arm assembly tools have different tooling and perform different functions to assembly solar panels to support structure. The first assembly robot and the second assembly robot may be located on autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles and the various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.
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A system for installing a solar panel may include an end of arm assembly tool and a linear guide assembly coupled to the end of arm assembly tool. The end of arm assembly tool includes a frame and plurality of attachment devices, such as suction cups, coupled to the frame. The linear guide assembly includes a linearly moveable clamping tool including an engagement member configured to engage a clamp assembly slidably coupled to an installation structure, and a force torque transducer configured to move the clamping tool along the installation structure. A controller configured to control the force torque transducer and the plurality of attachment devices. The end of arm assembly tool is coupled to a robotic arm and is part of an assembly robot that includes autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles. The various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.
F24S 25/63 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
A system for installing a solar panel may include an end of arm assembly tool and a linear guide assembly coupled to the end of arm assembly tool. The end of arm assembly tool includes a frame and plurality of attachment devices, such as suction cups, coupled to the frame. The linear guide assembly includes a linearly moveable clamping tool including an engagement member configured to engage a clamp assembly slidably coupled to an installation structure, and a force torque transducer configured to move the clamping tool along the installation structure. A controller configured to control the force torque transducer and the plurality of attachment devices. The end of arm assembly tool is coupled to a robotic arm and is part of an assembly robot that includes autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles. The various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.
F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/63 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
A system for installing a solar panel may include an end of arm assembly tool and a linear guide assembly coupled to the end of arm assembly tool. The end of arm assembly tool includes a frame and plurality of attachment devices, such as suction cups, coupled to the frame. The linear guide assembly includes a linearly moveable clamping tool including an engagement member configured to engage a clamp assembly slidably coupled to an installation structure, and a force torque transducer configured to move the clamping tool along the installation structure. A controller configured to control the force torque transducer and the plurality of attachment devices. The end of arm assembly tool is coupled to a robotic arm and is part of an assembly robot that includes autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles. The various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.
H01S 4/00 - Devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in wave ranges other than those covered by groups , or , e.g. phonon masers, X-ray lasers or gamma-ray lasers
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Software, algorithms, and sensors to personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of electricity or gas; software, algorithms, and sensors to personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or gas utilities; software, algorithms, and sensors encouraging promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy technology. Financial services, namely, investment advisory services, investment management services, asset management services, and capital investment services, all in connection with raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy assets. Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage, generation, transmission management, and distribution facilities using drones and robotics. Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and natural gas for others; logistics services consisting of the storage, transport and delivery of energy, electricity, and natural gas; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy transmission, distribution, transport and storage; energy storage as a source of energy; distribution of renewable energy. Generation of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar technology; generation of electricity for other utility and energy storage providers or commercial and industrial customers; generation of clean energy in industrial, commercial, and residential settings; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy generation. Design and development of new technology for others in the field of energy production and electricity generation from steam, water, wind and solar energy or storage of energy; development of new technology for others for the supply, transmission and distribution of electricity through industrial digitalization; technical supervision and inspection of energy storage installations for others for the purpose of physical storage and later distribution; advisory services relating to the use of natural energy in industrial, commercial, and residential settings; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or gas utilities; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy technology.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN OPERATING CONDITION OF A WIND TURBINE
An exemplary system for determining an operating condition for a wind turbine having a rotor, generator, and gearbox, includes a plurality of sensors mounted within the nacelle of the wind turbine. The system also includes a pair of proximity sensors are mounted adjacent to the rotor for measuring rotor displacement. A first processor is connected to receive sensor data from the pair of proximity sensors and is configured to partition the received sensor data into predefined datasets, and a second processor configured to format the predefined datasets for transmission over a network to a processing computer.
An exemplary system for determining an operating condition for a wind turbine having a rotor, generator, and gearbox, includes a plurality of sensors mounted within the nacelle of the wind turbine. The system also includes a pair of proximity sensors are mounted adjacent to the rotor for measuring rotor displacement. A first processor is connected to receive sensor data from the pair of proximity sensors and is configured to partition the received sensor data into predefined datasets, and a second processor configured to format the predefined datasets for transmission over a network to a processing computer.
A method of managing energy service for a plurality of assets of different types connected to a plurality of grid connection points includes determining, by a respective asset, a quantity of the energy service to be realized by the respective asset during a connection event; responsive to the respective asset being of a first type; detecting a grid connection point identifier that identifies an associated grid connection point associated with the respective asset of the first type used for the connection event; and sending, by the respective asset, connection event information, wherein the connection event information includes at least one of: the determined quantity of the energy service and an asset identifier, responsive to the respective asset not being of the first type; or the determined quantity of the energy service and the detected grid connection point identifier, responsive to the respective asset being of the first type.
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B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software, algorithms, and sensors to personalize and
optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of
electricity or gas; software, algorithms, and sensors to
personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or
gas utilities; software, algorithms, and sensors encouraging
promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy
technology. Financial services, namely, investment advisory services,
investment management services, asset management services,
and capital investment services, all in connection with
raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy
assets. Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage,
generation, transmission management, and distribution
facilities using drones and robotics. Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission,
distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and
natural gas for others; logistics services consisting of the
storage, transport and delivery of energy, electricity, and
natural gas; provision of information, advice and
consultancy services relating to energy transmission,
distribution, transport and storage; energy storage as a
source of energy; distribution of renewable energy. Generation of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar
technology; generation of electricity for other utility and
energy storage providers or commercial and industrial
customers; generation of clean energy in industrial,
commercial, and residential settings; provision of
information, advice and consultancy services relating to
energy generation. Fabrication and design of new technology for the production,
generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind,
and solar (terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations);
development of new technology for others for the supply,
transmission and distribution of electricity through
industrial digitalization; technical operation of energy
storage installations for others for the purpose of physical
storage and later distribution (terms too vague in the
opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the
Regulations); advisory services relating to the use of
natural energy in industrial, commercial, and residential
settings; providing temporary use of online,
non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and
consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use
of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or
gas utilities; providing temporary use of online,
non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging
promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy
technology.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software, algorithms, and sensors to personalize and
optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of
electricity or gas; software, algorithms, and sensors to
personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or
gas utilities; software, algorithms, and sensors encouraging
promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy
technology. Financial services, namely, investment advisory services,
investment management services, asset management services,
and capital investment services, all in connection with
raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy
assets. Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage,
generation, transmission management, and distribution
facilities using drones and robotics. Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission,
distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and
natural gas for others; logistics services consisting of the
storage, transport and delivery of energy, electricity, and
natural gas; provision of information, advice and
consultancy services relating to energy transmission,
distribution, transport and storage; energy storage as a
source of energy; distribution of renewable energy. Generation of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar
technology; generation of electricity for other utility and
energy storage providers or commercial and industrial
customers; generation of clean energy in industrial,
commercial, and residential settings; provision of
information, advice and consultancy services relating to
energy generation. Fabrication and design of new technology for the production,
generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind,
and solar; development of new technology for others for the
supply, transmission and distribution of electricity through
industrial digitalization; technical operation of energy
storage installations for others for the purpose of physical
storage and later distribution; advisory services relating
to the use of natural energy in industrial, commercial, and
residential settings; providing temporary use of online,
non- downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and
consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use
of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to
personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or
gas utilities; providing temporary use of online,
non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging
promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy
technology.
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Financial services, namely, investment advisory services, investment management services, asset management services, and capital investment services, all in connection with raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy assets Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage, generation, transmission management, and distribution facilities using drones and robotics Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and natural gas for others; electricity management services, namely, arranging the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and natural gas; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy transmission, distribution, transport and storage; technical operation of energy storage installations for others for the purpose of physical storage and later distribution Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar technology; generation of energy through energy storage; electricity management services, namely, the generation of electricity for other utility and energy storage providers or commercial and industrial customers; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy generation; generation of clean energy in industrial, commercial, and residential settings; Fabrication or manufacture of technology for the generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar Design of technology for the generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar; development of new technology for others for the supply, transmission and distribution of electricity through industrial digitalization; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or gas utilities; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy technology
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Financial services, namely, investment advisory services, investment management services, asset management services, and capital investment services, all in connection with raising and managing third party capital to invest in energy assets Construction, maintenance, and repair of energy storage, generation, transmission management, and distribution facilities using drones and robotics Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and natural gas for others; electricity management services, namely, arranging the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy, electricity, and natural gas; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy transmission, distribution, transport and storage; technical operation of energy storage installations for others for the purpose of physical storage and later distribution Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar technology; generation of energy through energy storage; electricity management services, namely, the generation of electricity for other utility and energy storage providers or commercial and industrial customers; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy generation; generation of clean energy in industrial, commercial, and residential settings; Fabrication or manufacture of technology for the generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar Design of technology for the generation or storage of energy using steam, water, wind, and solar; development of new technology for others for the supply, transmission and distribution of electricity through industrial digitalization; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the delivery, management, and consumption of electricity or gas; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms to personalize and optimize the interface with electricity or gas utilities; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software featuring algorithms encouraging promotion and adoption of clean, efficient energy technology
37.
UTILITY-SCALE RENEWABLE PEAKER PLANT, TIGHTLY COUPLED SOLAR PV AND ENERGY STORAGE
An exemplary power system includes a DC power bus and a photovoltaic system connected to the DC power bus. An energy storage system is connected to the DC power bus and stores energy injected to the DC power bus by the photovoltaic system. A power inverter is connected to the DC power bus and converts power between the DC power bus and an AC connected load. The power system also includes a control system that receives power system data from one or more sub-systems and devices connected to the DC power bus, and controls, in real-time, one or more of the power inverter and the energy storage system to act as a load on the DC power bus based on the received power system data.
H02J 3/28 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy
H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
A manhole cover including: a frame located at the edges of the manhole cover which completely surrounds the manhole cover; a plurality of slats that are spaced apart and parallel to each other; a plurality of lateral bracings that are spaced apart and parallel to each other, wherein the lateral bracings are perpendicular to the slats; and a hinged access portion located in the center of the manhole cover that is connected to a main portion of the manhole cover by a hinge, and all edges of the hinged access portion are spaced away from the frame.
A method for controlling a wind turbine via an ultrasonic wind sensor includes: transmitting, by a first ultrasonic transceiver, an ultrasonic packet at a first time and receiving, by a second ultrasonic transceiver, the ultrasonic packet at a second time; identifying wind properties based on the first time and the second time; transmitting the identified wind properties to a programmable logic controller (PLC) interfaced with the wind sensor and a turbine controller, wherein the interface with the turbine controller includes one of a plurality of communication topologies; processing the identified wind properties for output to the turbine controller based on a specific communication topology, wherein the PLC is configured to process the identified wind properties for output based on each of the plurality of communication topologies; transmitting the processed wind properties to the turbine controller; and controlling, by the turbine controller, a wind turbine based on the wind properties.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and steam for others; electricity management services, namely, arranging the transmission, storage and distribution of electricity and steam; provision of information, advice and consultancy services relating to energy distribution, transport and storage. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others; wind power for the generation of electricity; electricity management services, namely the generation of electricity for other utility and energy storage providers for use during peak electrical usage periods; provision of information, advice and consultancy relating to energy production and generation.
43.
FREQUENCY RESPONSIVE CHARGE SUSTAINING CONTROL OF ELECTRICITY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ON AN ELECTRICAL POWER GRID
Approaches for managing and maintaining a state of charge of an energy storage device by adjusting (biasing) responses to electrical grid operator commands to perform ancillary services are disclosed. In embodiments, methods and systems regulate a set point regulation in an energy system. In an embodiment, a method determines when the set point needs to be changed, calculates a new set point, and moves the output of the system from an old set point to the new set point at a defined ramp rate. The method then incorporates, as part of a set point algorithm, the capability to restore the energy storage device to a desirable state of charge (SOC). Embodiments implement Dynamic Bias, SOC and Signal Bias Range Maintaining, Operational Limits, and Fixed Signal Bias algorithms and perform Intelligent Algorithm Selection to manage and maintain the SOC of an energy storage device by biasing responses to grid operator commands.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and
distribution of electricity and steam for others;
electricity management services, namely, arranging the
transmission, storage and distribution of electricity and
steam; provision of information, advice and consultancy
services relating to energy distribution, transport and
storage. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of
electricity and steam for others; wind power for the
generation of electricity; electricity management services,
namely the generation of electricity for other utility and
energy storage providers for use during peak electrical
usage periods; provision of information, advice and
consultancy relating to energy production and generation.
45.
HYBRID ELECTRIC GENERATING POWER PLANT THAT USES A COMBINATION OF REAL-TIME GENERATION FACILITIES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Approaches for controlling power supplied to an electric grid are disclosed. In embodiments, methods and systems control power supplied to an electric grid using an energy storage device. In an embodiment, a method receives an indication of power to be supplied to the electric grid, generates power from a power generator and adjusts, using the generated power, an energy level of the energy storage device to control power supplied to the grid in accordance with the received indication. In another embodiment, a system comprises a grid indication receiver for receiving an indication of power to be supplied to the electric grid; a power generator connected to the grid; an energy storage device coupled to the power generator; and a controller for adjusting, using the generated power from the generator, an energy level of the energy storage device to control power supplied to the grid in accordance with the received indication.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Apparatus, systems, computer readable media and methods for controlling power realized by energy service equipment based on market data are disclosed. A method simulates execution of control models, as simulation results; selects one of the control models during a first period; and controls operation of the energy services equipment in a second period, using the selected control model. According to an exemplary apparatus, each control model is based on a set of changing market data and controls operation of energy service equipment. A system controls power realized from different energy service equipment using market data. The system includes a model processor that simulates execution of model sets using market data to generate a simulation result; a model selector that selects a model of each set based on simulation results; and a processor that controls operation of the different energy service equipment using the selected model of each respective model set.
H02J 3/12 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load
47.
Methods and adapters for use with electric devices to manage energy services
Methods and adapters for realizing energy services by a device via a grid connection point are disclosed. An adapter includes a detection unit for measuring a quantity of energy services realized by a mobile device; an identification unit for detecting the identifier of the grid connection point electrically connected to the device; and a communication unit to report connection event information including: quantity of the energy service realized by the device; an identifier associated with the adapter; and the identifier of the grid connection point. In another embodiment, a method receives an energy service signal indicating operating set points for a mobile device; communicates the indicated operating set points to the device; and measures a quantity of energy services realized by the device. The method communicates quantity information of energy services realized by the device and sends updated operating set points for the device based on the communicated quantity information.
G06Q 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
An electrical outlet, an electrical outlet cover for use with an electrical outlet and methods of identifying a grid connection point for bill processing of a charging event and managing energy services are disclosed. The electrical outlet cover includes a cover unit having a receptacle opening configured to align with a receptacle of the electric outlet and an identification unit configured to present a unique identification that is associated with the electrical outlet. In an embodiment, a method includes establishing an identity tag at a grid connection point (GCP) that unique identifies the GCP, receiving identity tag information to uniquely identify the GCP and monitoring charge event information indicating attributes of the charging event. The method further includes associating the charge event information with the identity tag information, as associated information; and sending the associated information for reconciliation of billing accounts associated with the GCP and the mobile charging device.
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
Methods and apparatus for managing energy services are disclosed. One method includes: reporting, by a respective asset of the first type, an identifier associated with a grid connection point that establishes a location of the respective asset of the first type at the grid connection point on the electric grid; receiving, by the respective asset of the first type, operating conditions for realizing the energy service, the received conditions being based on the established location of the respective asset of the first type on the grid; and operating the respective asset of the first type in accordance with the received operating conditions to realize the energy service. An energy service controller includes a communication unit for receiving, from a mobile asset, an identifier associated with a grid connection point connected to the asset and a processor for determining a location of the asset on the grid based on the identifier.
G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
50.
METHODS, ADAPTERS, AND APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC DEVICES TO MANAGE ENERGY SERVICES
Methods and systems for managing an energy service supplied by a mobile asset to an electric grid are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives an energy storage device for powering a mobile asset, couples the energy storage device to an electric grid during a connection event, realizes the energy services from the connected energy storage device to the electric grid, determines a quantity of the energy service realized by the energy storage device during the connection event, and reports the determined quantity of energy services realized and a unique identifier of the energy storage device. In another embodiment, an adapter includes a detection unit for measuring a quantity of energy services realized by a mobile device; an identification unit for detecting the identifier of a grid connection point electrically connected to the device; and a communication unit, coupled to detectors, to report connection event information.
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
51.
Methods and apparatus for managing renewable energy services
Methods and apparatus for managing at least one renewable energy source for supply of power via an electric grid are disclosed. A method supplies power to mobile devices from the renewable energy source and balances power realized by the mobile devices with the supply of power from the renewable energy source by controlling the supply of power realized by the mobile devices. An apparatus includes a processor for monitoring power from the renewable energy source and sending signals to mobile devices connected to the electric grid to balance monitored power from the renewable energy source with power realized by the mobile devices. Another method identifies a fixed account associated with a grid connection point used by a plug-in electric vehicle for realizing power during a connection event; determines a quantity of energy realized during the event; and adjusts the account based on energy realized by the vehicle during the event.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
52.
Methods and apparatus for reconciliation of a charging event
Methods and systems for reconciling a charging event are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method establishes an identity tag at a grid connection point that uniquely identifies the point and receives tag information to uniquely identify the point at a mobile charging device. The method monitors charge event information indicating attributes of the charging event, associates event information with the identity tag information, and sends the information for reconciliation of billing accounts associated with the point and the mobile device. In another embodiment, a method receives an energy storage device for powering a mobile asset, couples the storage device to an electric grid during a connection event, realizes energy services from the connected storage device to the grid, determines a quantity of energy services realized by the storage device during the connection event, and reports the quantity of energy services realized and a unique identifier of the energy storage device.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
53.
Methods and apparatus for managing renewable energy services for fixed and mobile assets
Methods and apparatus for managing energy services are disclosed. One method includes determining a quantity of the energy service realized during the connection event; identifying an account associated with the grid connection point; and adjusting the identified account based on the quantity determined. Another method includes receiving an indicator indicating an asset identifier or a grid connection point identifier; determining a location of the asset on the grid based on the indicator; determining operating conditions for realizing the energy service based on the determined location; sending the conditions; identifying an account associated with the point based on the indicator; and adjusting the account based on a quantity of energy services realized by the asset in accordance with the conditions. A computer readable medium includes instructions for determining a quantity of energy services realized during a connection event; identifying an account associated with a connection point; and adjusting the account.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A method and system for optimizing and keeping operational a wireless link layered network in which a system control and modifying message (SCMM) is elicited from nodes receiving information packets and based upon whether the node originating the SCMM is from a link layer level which is equal to or less than the link layer level eliciting the SCMM, rerouting or adjusting future transmissions can be effected or items like a less current time at a receiving node and a most recent utilization rate of a receiving node can be adjusted, recorded or set.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others; electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others; electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others; electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others; electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others.
59.
REGULATION OF CONTRIBUTION OF SECONDARY ENERGY SOURCES TO POWER GRID
An energy storage medium is combined with a secondary energy source that supplies power to an electricity distribution grid. The charge and discharge behavior of the energy storage medium is controlled so that rapid increases in the output of a secondary source of energy are absorbed by the storage system, whereas rapid decreases in the output of the secondary source are compensated by discharging stored energy onto the grid. The combined contributions of the secondary source and the energy storage system ensures a rate of change that does not exceed a defined level. Maximum and minimum output power levels for the secondary source can be established to define a normal operating range. The charging or discharging of the energy storage system is also performed when the secondary output power level exceeds or falls below the limits of the defined range.
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for maintaining the state of charge of energy storage devices such as batteries, flywheel, capacitors, or other technologies that are energetically coupled with the electricity grid to support ancillary services. To reliably respond to requests to regulate the grid, the charge on the energy storage device is sustained or restored to a specified range in a manner that optimizes the readiness of the energy storage device to supply ancillary services in light of the condition of the grid. A state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage device and the grid frequency may be monitored. When a request from the operator to regulate the grid frequency is not being serviced, the charge of the energy storage device may be increased or decreased so that the charge may be sustained within the specific range. Once the SOC falls outside of the first range, charge may be added to or removed from the energy storage device when the grid frequency has appropriate values, e.g. if the grid frequency is respectively above a first setpoint or below a second setpoint.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Wireless data transmission systems, namely, remote transceivers and central station transmitters and receivers; security systems, namely, access control and alarm monitoring systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Wireless data transmission systems, namely, remote transceivers and central station transmitters and receivers; security systems, namely, access control and alarm monitoring systems
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely the transmission and
distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for
others. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of
electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely the transmission and
distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for
others. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of
electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely the transmission and
distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for
others. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of
electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely the transmission and
distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for
others. Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of
electricity and steam for others.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Electricity supply services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity and transmission of steam for others Electricity supply services, namely, the generation of electricity and steam for others
A method and system for optimizing and keeping operational a wireless link layered network in which a system control and modifying message (SCMM) is elicited from nodes receiving information packets and based upon whether the node originating the SCMM is from a link layer level which is equal to or less than the link layer level eliciting the SCMM, rerouting or adjusting future transmissions can be effected or items like a current time at a receiving node and a most recent utilization rate of a receiving node can be adjusted, recorded or set.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, NAMELY REMOTE TRANSCEIVERS AND CENTRAL STATION TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS; SECURITY SYSTEMS NAMELY, ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARM MONITORING SYSTEMS