E.ON has patented a method for managing surplus or deficit energy in local energy systems. The method involves determining accumulator and energy statuses, scoring local energy systems, and directing a moveable device to a selected system. This innovation aims to optimize energy distribution efficiently. GlobalData’s report on E.ON gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for handling energy surplus/deficit in local systems
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11958375B2) outlines a method for managing surplus or deficit energy in local energy systems. The method involves determining the status of an accumulator in a movable device, assessing the energy status of various local energy systems, scoring each system based on the accumulator and energy statuses, and directing the movable device to the most suitable local energy system. The scoring process involves estimating the energy cost of moving the device to each system and considering factors such as desired state of charge, time of operation, and occupancy capacity of the systems. Additionally, the method includes determining navigational data for directing the device to the chosen system based on geographical positions.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a server configured to handle surplus or deficit energy in local energy systems. The server receives information about the state of charge of the accumulator in the movable device, excess energy available for transfer from local energy systems, and energy needs of other systems. Using various functions, the server determines the accumulator status, energy status of each system, scores the systems based on energy and accumulator statuses, and directs the movable device to the most suitable local energy system. The server's functions consider factors such as renewable energy availability, weather forecasts, and desired state of charges set by each local energy system. Overall, the method and server outlined in the patent aim to efficiently manage energy distribution in local systems based on real-time data and system requirements.
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