| 摘要 |
A device for smoothing domestic electricity consumption, comprising a storage device 4, such as a battery or super capacitor, is arranged to store energy from an electricity supply network during periods when the power demand from a domestic load falls below a certain threshold. The device is arranged to release the stored electrical energy from the storage device to the domestic load when power demand from the domestic load exceeds a certain threshold. A controller associated with the domestic utility meter controls the flow of power in and out of the storage device using input and output conditioners. In practice, excess generating capacity relative to a lack of demand in off peak periods can be stored for use during peak period, thus reducing strain in the supply network due to high demand during peak periods. |
