Connectivity in an energy generation network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9887581
APP PUB NO 20160336747A1
SERIAL NO

14808155

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Techniques for managing connections within an energy generation network may be provided. Real-time data associated with network-connected energy generation devices at a location may be collected to determine communication channels between the devices. If it is determined that an inverter of the network is solar-powered, a wizard application may be launched to help a technician determine whether a meter will lose connectivity with a gateway device. The wizard application may provide instructions to power down the inverter. Once the inverter is powered down, it may be determined whether the metering device has lost its network connection with the gateway. If so, an instruction to install a repeater device during the installation may be provided.

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  • SOLARCITY CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlson, Eric Daniel San Mateo, US 26 287
Hobbs, Tara Elizabeth San Francisco, US 2 83

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