A system for energy management includes a utility server providing a load shape; an aggregator in communication with the utility server; a plurality of buildings; a plurality of assets associated with the plurality of buildings, at least one of the assets being an energy storage device; wherein the aggregator is configured to at least one of (i) supply energy from the energy storage device to satisfy the load shape or (ii) change a setting of an asset to satisfy the load shape.

Systems and methods for configuring, with an external device, a power distribution box having priority disconnects. The power distribution box includes a housing portion and a base portion elevating the housing portion. The power distribution box receives power from an external power source and distributes the power to a plurality of alternating current (AC) output receptacles. The power distribution box further includes an antenna and a power disconnect controller coupled to the antenna to communicate with and be configured by an external device, such as a smart phone, tablet, or laptop computer. Using the external device, a user can configure the priority level and mode of the AC output receptacles. In the case of high current, the power distribution box will disconnect receptacles in accordance with the priority level and mode configuration provided by the external device.

A power control circuit may include: a switch; a communication interface; a signal detector configured to output a wake-up signal based on a first signal; a controller configured to control the switch to transmit power from a power source to a first power circuit of an electronic device, based on a second signal obtained through the communication interface; and a second power circuit configured to transmit power to the controller and the communication interface, based on the wake-up signal output from the signal detector.

Power systems, such as transmission systems, may comprise a series capacitor bank (SCB) to provide series compensation on a power line. The SCB may be electrically inserted into the power line or bypassed according to commands sent by remote systems. Such commands may be compromised in a cyberattack to cause deteriorated conditions and instability in the power system. Thus, according to an embodiment, a protection layer is provided in an SCB station to intercept commands prior to execution, assess the consistency of the commands with a physical state of the power system, and either allow or block the commands based on the assessment, to thereby protect the SCB from cyberattacks.

The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic (PV) disconnect device used in an electrical system. The PV disconnect device includes a relay component electrically coupled to a feed circuit of a backup PV power generation system and a connector port electrically coupled to an energy control system. The PV disconnect device includes a sensor circuit to measure at least one of a voltage, a current, and a current frequency of the feed circuit of the backup PV power generation system. The PV disconnect device includes a controller operatively coupled to the relay component, the sensor circuit, and the connector port. The controller receives and processes the voltage, the current, and the current frequency measurements. The controller selectively actuates the relay component based on the processed voltage, current, and current frequency measurements.

A method and apparatus is described for providing energy system status information. A status indication device may be mounted near an entry door for determining when an individual is about to leave an area. When the status indication device determines that an individual is about to leave an area, it displays an energy status to the individual, so that the individual can decide whether to place energy-consuming devices in a conservation mode of operation.

A mobile solar power unit control system providing power to an associated equipment item comprising: at least one mobile solar power unit comprising an assembly of inter-connected solar collector panels; an energy storage module connected to receive power from the assembly of inter-connected solar panels; and a control system for controlling operation of both the energy storage module and associated equipment item. The control system comprises a local controller onboard or proximate the at least one mobile solar power unit and a remote controller, communicable with the local controller, located remotely from said at least one mobile solar power unit. The mobile solar power unit conveniently provides power for an associated equipment item and any selected auxiliary loads located in an off-grid location.

According to some embodiments, an apparatus for charging a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) includes a charging cart, a mobile frame, a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, and a plurality of charging slots. The charging cart may charge a plurality of wireless test modules (WTMs) of the WHAMS. The mobile aluminum frame may support the charging cart. The plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators may identify a status of the plurality of the WTMs during testing of the WHAMS. The plurality of charging slots may charge the plurality of WTMs. Each of the plurality of charging slots is associated with a respective one of the plurality of LED indicators.

A system and method for electric vehicle charging and load management is described. The system includes an interlock device for connection to an electric vehicle supply and an existing load. The interlock device is configured to: interrupt a control line of an existing load; interrupt a state line of the electric vehicle supply; and monitor the control and state lines for signals. In response to receiving concurrent activation signals for both the electric vehicle supply and the existing load, the interlock device transmits a signal to cease power delivery to the existing load. The interlock device then transmits a signal to activate the electric vehicle supply. The interlock device system and method therefore enables use of a single circuit by multiple loads while preventing simultaneous power delivery and thus circuit overload.

A backup power system comprises a power supply input, a battery, a plurality of power outputs, a processing unit, and an enclosure that includes the battery and the processing unit and at least partially includes the power supply input and the plurality of power outputs. The power supply input is configured to receive AC power distributed via an electrical system of a building. The processing unit is configured to selectively provide power to the plurality of power outputs from the battery or the power supply input based on a status of the received AC power.