Energy interface system

摘要

Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, and the like, for an energy interface system for interfacing alternative energy sources with a utility power source on a premises. The energy interface system provides flexibility in the use and distribution of utility energy sources and alternative energy sources based on several measurements and criteria of the interface system. For example, the energy interface system may allow for the energy consumption to adapt to changing parameters, such as utility rate schedules, cost of alternative fuels and utility premiums for consumption or generation of energy at particular times. The energy interface system also allows for deferment of charging or other high-energy loads to be recognized by the system at otherwise low-energy times. In addition, the energy interface system allows for monitoring and communication with the system for ease of configuring the system based on one or more criteria or measurements.

主权项

1. An energy interface system comprising:
a control module; a plurality of slave modules electrically connected to the control module and comprising a switching device; a plurality of circuit breakers electrically connected to the plurality of slave modules and configured to provide an electrical junction between the switching device and an electrical system; and a control bus configured to transmit one or more control signals from the control module to at least one of the plurality of slave modules, wherein the control signals enable the switching device of at the least one of the plurality of slave modules to provide energy to the electrical system from an energy source connected to at least one of the plurality of circuit breakers.