Tactical smart grids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9281690
APP PUB NO 20120158196A1
SERIAL NO

12973999

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A tactical smart grid system and method includes a plurality of energy generators and a plurality of loads, where the loads require energy from at least some of the energy generators. A plurality of interface units are provided, where each energy generator and load are connected to one of the plurality of interface units. Each of the interface units including a controller to thereby provide distributed intelligence and distributed system control, thereby removing the requirement of a centrally controlled system.

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  • PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Duff, David G Portola Valley, US 33 462
Eldershaw, Craig Belmont, US 44 1117

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