SMART HOME POWER SYSTEM

摘要

A smart power storage and distribution system for buildings includes an energy storage device included in an uninterruptable power system (UPS). A system controller controls charging of the energy storage system via one or both of conventional grid power and/or the alternative power. The system controller also operates a plurality of electrical switches to switch the building's power source between power from the utility grid and/or from the energy storage system. The controller also communicates with smart outlets within the building to selectively turn the power on/off to each smart outlet according to programmed logic or remote commands from a user. Various types of data can be monitored throughout the house/building and transmitted to the cloud. The source of electrical power to the building, or to charge the UPS, can be selectively switched to correspond to the most advantageous electrical grid monetary rates.

主权项

1. A smart energy storage and distribution system for homes and buildings, comprising:
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) electrically connected to an electrical utility grid and electrically connected to a building, the UPS including an energy storage device and a charger coupled to the energy storage device; a first power distribution line switch electrically disposed between the electrical utility grid and the UPS; a second power distribution line switch electrically disposed between the UPS and the building; an outlet disposed inside of the building and electrically connected to the power distribution line switch; a sub-controller electrically disposed between the outlet and the power distribution line switch; a controller coupled to the charger, the power distribution line switch, the outlet and the sub-controller, the controller including non-transitory memory and a processor, wherein software code is stored in the memory and executable by the processor such that the controller selectively commands the sub-controller to couple and decouple electrical power to the outlet.