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Optimal control technology for distributed energy resources

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1824108
Devices and methods of allocating distributed energy resources (DERs) to loads connected to a microgrid based on the cost of the DERs are provided. The devices and methods may determine one or more microgrid measurements. The devices and methods may determine one or more real-time electricity prices associated with utility generation sources. The devices and methods may determine one or more forecasts. The devices and methods may determine a cost associated with one or more renewable energy sources within the microgrid. The devices and methods may determine an allocation of the renewable sources to one or more loads in the microgrid.
Research Organization:
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee, FL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0015936
Assignee:
Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. (Tallahassee, FL)
Patent Number(s):
11,043,815
Application Number:
16/049,785
OSTI ID:
1824108
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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