Method and apparatus for coordination of generators in droop controlled microgrids using hysteresis

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A method and apparatus for autonomously operating a microgrid power generator. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a first measurement of at least one grid parameter of a microgrid transmission line coupled to a power generator in a microgrid; comparing the first measurement to a turn-on threshold; initiating, when the first measurement is less than the turn-on threshold, power generation by the power generator; obtaining, after initiation of the energy generation, a second measurement of the at least one grid parameter of the microgrid transmission line; comparing the second measurement to a shut-down threshold that is greater than the turn-on threshold; and stopping, when the second measurement exceeds the shut-down threshold, the power generation by the power generator.

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ENPHASE ENERGY INC1420 NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD PETALUMA CA 94954

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Fornage, Martin Petaluma, US 119 3498
Harrison, Michael J Petaluma, US 64 493
Rowe, Christopher Old Bar, AU 44 336
Zimmanck, Donald Richard Petaluma, US 51 301

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