Distributed grid intelligence can enable a virtual power grid. Multiple consumer nodes can have local power sources, and be coupled to a same point of common coupling (PCC). The consumer nodes can be controlled by distributed control nodes at the consumer nodes. The control nodes control the distribution of power from the local power sources based on local power demand of each respective consumer node, and also based on distribution of power from the other respective control node. Thus, consumer nodes can share power generated locally, but operate independently without the need for central management or a central power plant.

Distributed grid intelligence can enable a virtual power grid. Multiple consumer nodes can have local power sources, and be coupled to a same point of common coupling (PCC). The consumer nodes can be controlled by distributed control nodes at the consumer nodes. The control nodes control the distribution of power from the local power sources based on local power demand of each respective consumer node, and also based on distribution of power from the other respective control node. Thus, consumer nodes can share power generated locally, but operate independently without the need for central management or a central power plant.

The present invention allows the realization of sufficient control precision and control reliability when using a power supply/demand adjustment device group. A control device (A) that controls power supply/demand adjustment devices includes a communication unit (A1) that receives operation control information of the power supply/demand adjustment devices and a control unit (A2) that executes operation control of the power supply/demand adjustment devices on the basis of the operation control information received by the communication unit. There is a difference, in at least one of the intervals from among the interval for receiving the operation control information and the interval for executing the operation control, between the control device that controls power supply/demand adjustment devices and other control devices that are in different states.

The present invention allows the realization of sufficient control precision and control reliability when using a power supply/demand adjustment device group. A control device (A) that controls power supply/demand adjustment devices includes a communication unit (A1) that receives operation control information of the power supply/demand adjustment devices and a control unit (A2) that executes operation control of the power supply/demand adjustment devices on the basis of the operation control information received by the communication unit. There is a difference, in at least one of the intervals from among the interval for receiving the operation control information and the interval for executing the operation control, between the control device that controls power supply/demand adjustment devices and other control devices that are in different states.

Distributed grid intelligence can enable a modular power grid. Multiple consumer nodes are coupled to a same point of common coupling (PCC). Local power sources are coupled to the PCC. None of the power sources has sufficient generation capacity alone to meet peak demand of the multiple consumer nodes of the grid segment. The grid segment includes multiple control nodes to control distribution of power from the power sources to the multiple consumer nodes based on power demand from the multiple consumer nodes and based on operation of the other power sources. Thus, consumer nodes can share power generated locally, but operate independently without the need for central management or a central power plant, and different independent segments can be coupled to each other to expand the grid network.

Distributed grid intelligence can enable a modular power grid. Multiple consumer nodes are coupled to a same point of common coupling (PCC). Local power sources are coupled to the PCC. None of the power sources has sufficient generation capacity alone to meet peak demand of the multiple consumer nodes of the grid segment. The grid segment includes multiple control nodes to control distribution of power from the power sources to the multiple consumer nodes based on power demand from the multiple consumer nodes and based on operation of the other power sources. Thus, consumer nodes can share power generated locally, but operate independently without the need for central management or a central power plant, and different independent segments can be coupled to each other to expand the grid network.

Distributed grid network intelligence enables intelligent local energy storage backup control. A consumer node includes a local energy storage system. A distributed control node for the consumer node monitors local power demand and local energy generation. The control node calculates an interface operation for accessing energy from the local energy storage or charging the local energy storage, based on the local power demand and the local energy generation. The control node triggers a local power converter to execute the interface operation with the local energy storage.

Distributed grid network intelligence enables intelligent local energy storage backup control. A consumer node includes a local energy storage system. A distributed control node for the consumer node monitors local power demand and local energy generation. The control node calculates an interface operation for accessing energy from the local energy storage or charging the local energy storage, based on the local power demand and the local energy generation. The control node triggers a local power converter to execute the interface operation with the local energy storage.

Distributed grid network intelligence enables intelligent local energy storage backup control. A consumer node includes a local energy storage system. A distributed control node for the consumer node monitors local power demand and local energy generation. The control node calculates an interface operation for accessing energy from the local energy storage or charging the local energy storage, based on the local power demand and the local energy generation. The control node triggers a local power converter to execute the interface operation with the local energy storage.

Distributed grid network intelligence enables intelligent local energy storage backup control. A consumer node includes a local energy storage system. A distributed control node for the consumer node monitors local power demand and local energy generation. The control node calculates an interface operation for accessing energy from the local energy storage or charging the local energy storage, based on the local power demand and the local energy generation. The control node triggers a local power converter to execute the interface operation with the local energy storage.