Distributed generation control system and method

摘要

A distributed electricity generation control system comprises a central processor (208) and a plurality of distributed processors (212a-e), each of which is associated with a respective electricity generator (204a-e) connected to a supply network (200). A communications channel (214) is established between each of the distributed processors (212a-e) and the central processor (208). The central processor (208) receives from each of the distributed processors (212a-e) data indicative of the operational status of the respective generator (204a-e) via the communications channel. The central processor (208) generates and sends control data to at least one of the distributed processors (212a-e) via the communications channel (214) dependent upon a demand for electricity. The distributed processor (212a-e) controls the operation of the respective generator (204a-e) associated therewith in response to the control data.