TotalEnergies has been granted a patent for a microgrid control system that efficiently manages power from multiple sources. The system analyzes power characteristics, ranks sources by capacity, and determines power distribution to the load. This innovation enhances energy management in microgrids. GlobalData’s report on TotalEnergies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on TotalEnergies, AI assisted CAD was a key innovation area identified from patents. TotalEnergies's grant share as of February 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Microgrid control system for power apportionment between sources
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11929690B2) discloses a method of operation for a microgrid powered by multiple sources. The method involves detecting characteristic power features of these sources, comparing their power capacities, determining an apportionment of power between them, and connecting them to provide power to the load based on this apportionment. The comparison includes evaluating the voltage available from each source against the load's voltage requirement. The apportionment can range from zero power allocation to a specific distribution between the sources, with continuous monitoring and adjustment to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a microgrid control system designed to manage power output from various sources to a load. This system includes a control device that senses power features, ranks power sources based on capacity, determines power apportionment, and provides instructions for power delivery to the load. The system also features a DC link bus that selectively connects the power sources based on the control device's instructions. Continuous monitoring and adjustment of power distribution are emphasized, with provisions for rapid response to prevent power loss beyond a predetermined threshold, ensuring the stability and reliability of the microgrid system. The system is adaptable to include renewable power sources and can adjust power distribution dynamically to match load requirements efficiently.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on TotalEnergies, buy the report here.
Premium Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
