Sensata Technologies Holding has been granted a patent for a power system that efficiently connects a power source, energy storage unit, and grid. The system includes a power inverter, energy storage power converter, and controller to manage power flow, store excess power, and optimize output to the grid. GlobalData’s report on Sensata Technologies Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Power system for connecting power source, energy storage unit, grid
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11936187B2) discloses a power system designed to connect a power source, an energy storage unit, and a grid. The system includes a power inverter converting DC power to AC power output to the grid, an energy storage power converter storing and discharging power, and a controller managing the energy storage power converter. The controller is configured to store excess power from the power source in the energy storage unit, discharge stored power to the power inverter, adjust voltage limits on the DC bus based on power source output, and iteratively adjust discharge power commands based on changes in power source output.
Furthermore, the patent details methods for controlling the energy storage power converter to store excess power from the source, detect curtailment on the power inverter, adjust discharge power commands, and prioritize power sources. The system can emulate a maximum power point tracking algorithm for photovoltaic power sources, control power commands based on droop parameters, and communicate with the power inverter controller. The methods also involve discharging power from the energy storage unit to supplement power output by the source, adjusting power discharge commands based on changes in source output, and giving priority to power available from the source over the energy storage unit. Overall, the patent highlights innovative techniques for optimizing power flow and efficiency in a grid-connected system.
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