ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A system for energy management and distribution. The system comprises a power distribution bus having an input, module for receiving electrical energy from a primary energy source, one or more energy converters coupled to the power distribution bus, and a controller. The energy converters provide alternative energy sources to augment and/or replace the primary energy source. The controller determines the present energy demand for the consumer and controls the input module and/or energy converters to provide the power needed by the consumer. The system may also include energy storage devices coupled to the power distribution bus. The energy storage devices store electrical energy obtained at off-peak times for injection into the bus at peak times when the supply of energy from the primary energy source is more expensive.