AU2017201714A1 - Combine an array of logically grouped micro power generation & retention sites (residential & commercial) to create a cumulative power site of commercial grade. - Google Patents
Combine an array of logically grouped micro power generation & retention sites (residential & commercial) to create a cumulative power site of commercial grade. Download PDFInfo
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Abstract
The Cumulative power site is built by combining an array of adjacently located Micro power sites. In a logical locality, domestic and commercial premises are installed with power generation and/or power retention system. Each domestic or commercial premises is categorised as micro power generation site. Existing service drop or service lateral connects Micro-Site to grid. Electricity is generated during the power generation period then power is modulated to make it fit for purpose, before it is consumed, retained or sold. The measure of total power generated at the Cumulative-Site is the sum total of all power generated by all Micro-Sites. All individual Micro-Sites and overall Cumulative-Site is monitored, maintained and operated by power management systems. Applicable National/State energy regulator issues an electricity generation licence for the total output capacity of logical facility. The generation facility is recognised within Network Market Operator (AEMO). Power is sold by standard spot bidding process in Network Market Operator (AEMO) as a standard practice.
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1 Π Ρ Q Γ Γ1 p t i ρ Ρ λ. ι..·* V- ν-> V-· 5 ? ν. > ν.·* 5 ί 1.1 Refer to definitions, mandatory points and assumptions in Annex A. 1.2 The uniqueness of this business innovation model is explained in three parts namely; a) Explanation of Traditional Electric Power Generation. Section 1.3 b) Working of Standalone and Grid Connected PV Systems. Section 1.4 c) Concept of Cumulative Power Generation (My Innovation) Section 1.5 1.3 Traditional Electric Power Generation: Traditionally the electric power is generated at the macro level by big hydro, gas, thermal, nuclear, wind and solar farms. The generation site is connected to the distribution grid by high voltage connection. 1.3.1 Electricity is sold and bought in Network Energy Market. Retail electricity companies buy power at wholesale prices and bills customers for their consumption. 1.3.2 A licence to generate power is issued per site by relevant National or State electricity regulatory body. 1.3.3 The power generation capacity of such macro sites is in megawatts. A typical macro site setup is shown in Figure 1 1.3.4 Example of Macro-Site: AGL facility at Broken Hill. (Source Wikipedia) 1.3.4.1 The AGL Broken Hill solar plant has 650,000 PV modules laid on a flat block of land spanning around 150ha producing approximately 53 MW of power. The power generated is delivered to the grid by a 22 kV transmission line. 1.3.4.2 Total power generated is the measure of total power exported to the grid. 1.4 Standalone and Grid Connected PV Systems: Standalone and Grid Connected PV Systems have been around for many years in varying capacity. Electricity companies and other providers have been in business to sell solar solutions to customers in following few noticeable arrangements: a) 100% owned; b) Lease plan; c) Instalments plan; d) Rate locked in plan; e) Energy buyback plans.; and f) Industry/Electricity Company managed Solar. 1.4.1 Electricity is bought from the grid at a premium rate whereas electricity is fed in to grid at a very minimal rate. Electricity companies control and set feed-in tariffs. 1.4.2 Network Energy Market Operator (AEMO) doesn't recognise these PV installations as electricity generators and the demand is offset at that point in time based on averages of historical data of PV output as per their location. 1.4.3 The power generation capacity of Micro-Site is generally in kilowatts. A typical Standalone and Grid Connected PV Systems Site setup is shown in figure 2 & 3. 1.5 Cumulative Power Generation (My Innovation) the concept: a) In a logical locality, domestic and commercial premises are installed with power generation and/or power retention system and is named as micro power site. b) Every Micro-Site has a dedicated invertor & regulator to modulate power fit for purpose depending upon its use namely; in house consume, retain or sell. c) Every Micro-Site is connected to the grid by its existing service drop or service lateral connection. d) Every Micro power site in the logical locality is combined to form a Cumulative power site. e) Electricity is generated during the power generation period, the produced power may be used, retained or sold in power generation or non-power generation periods. f) The measure of total power generated at the Cumulative-Site is the sum total of all power generated by all Micro-Sites and is calculated as the sum of individual Micro-Site electricity meter readings. g) All individual Micro-Sites and overall Cumulative-Site is monitored, maintained and operated at micro and macro level by power management system. h) Applicable National/State energy regulator issues an electricity generation licence for the total output capacity of logical facility. i) The generation facility is recognised within Network Market Operator (AEMO). j) Power is sold by standard spot bidding process in Network Market Operator (AEMO) as a standard practice. 1.5.1 A Cumulative-Site produces power in Mega Watts and is shown in figure 4. 1.5.2 Example 2: AGL Broken Hill Power plant is replicated as an example in power generation output capacity in concept of Cumulative Power Generation. 1.5.2.1 SolarTown has 6500 dwellings and each dwelling is installed with approx. 10 panel PV systems. 1.5.2.2 6500 Micro-Sites in Solar Town combine to form one Cumulative-Site that generates 53MW of power similar to AGL Broken Hill facility. 1.5.2.3 In contrast to AGL's Broken Hill facility Cumulative-Site is connected to grid by 6500 individual service drop or service lateral connections. 1.5.2.4 This site produces 53 MW of power and is shown in Figure 5
Annex A
Definitions
Power: All references to power and energy are made with respect to electricity and is measured in KW or MW
Commercial Grade: Commercial grade power generation site is power plant that generate power in Mega Watts and require a licence to operate.
Solar Power: Power generated by the use of photovoltaic cells of all types and in different forms like direct, concentrated etc. etc.
Wind Power: Power generated by wind as a driver to generate electricity.
Customer: Power consumer.
Micro-Site: A Micro power generation site is a residential & commercial premises installed with power generation and/or retention equipment. The power is generated by solar and/or wind and is retained by retention systems. The Micro-Site has its own street address and is connected to the grid by existing service drop/lateral connection. A Micro-Site usually generates power in KWs. Refer to figure 4 for an example.
Macro-Site: A Macro power generation site is a site set up in the form of large established facility specifically for the purpose of electricity generation. Examples are hydro/ thermal/nuclear generation stations or wind/solar farms. A Macro-Site usually generates power in multi digit MWs. Refer to figure 1 for examples.
Cumulative-Site: A Cumulative-Site is formed by combining multiple Micro-Sites in a logical grouping: for example a suburb. The Micro-Sites could be co-located e.g. Next-door or next-streets. A Cumulative-Site holds a licence to generate power for sum total capacity of all the Micro-Sites. A cumulative site is recognised as a generator and can trade electricity in Energy market. A Cumulative-Site can generates power in multi digit MWs. Refer to figure 4 for an illustration.
Distributed Electricity Generation: A Distributed generation is collection of energy from many small sources of power. Other terms for distributed systems is Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Onsite Generation (OSG) Distributed systems do not combine the output of multiple distributed systems to form the final output capacity to trade power on Network Energy Market. Distributed system could be located anywhere in the network i.e. no logical grouping. No licence is issued for a distributed facility. A distributed system are more for grid stability then supply power to grid. Refer to figure 3 for an example.
The Owner: The title holder of the property of an established Macro-Site.
The Patent owner: Myself, Sant Sevak Singh.
Power Generation Period: Period when power is generated. In case of solar it is when the sun is actuating power generation via PV panels. In case of wind it is when wind is actuating power generation via a wind turbine.
Non-Power Generation Period: Period when power is not being generated. In case of solar it is when the sun is not actuating the photovoltaic panels. In case of wind it is when wind is not actuating wind turbine. 100% owned: Item is bought by paying full price.
Lease plan: When an item is never owned but a price is paid to use it over period of time.
Instalments plan: Item is bought with some/no down payment and remaining on instalments.
Rate locked in plan: Cost of equipment is covered by setting feed-in and draw rates of electricity with a contract spaning over time.
Energy buyback plans: Where investor makes the investment to install power generation equipment on customer site. Investor gets return on its investment in the form of energy buy back contract with customer.
Industry Managed Solar: Industry managed solar is another of grid connected systems. The retail electricity companies install and maintain and customer gets the benefit of bit better electricity draw terrif. Whereas electricity company offsets the demand and generates carbon credits.
Mandatory Points a) Law mandates a licence to generate commercial capacity power. b) Generation licences are issued per site of generation. c) Law mandates a licence to distribute power. d) Law mandates a retail licence to sell power.
Refer to Essential Services Commission website for exemptions and relevant conditions for Victoria. Assumptions
An assumption is made for the name of town as 'SolarTown'. For simplicity SolarTown consists of only one street named 'Innovation Street' and street runs in a way that it depicts an Australian suburb. There are 6500 houses numbered 1-6500. Geographically SolarTown is located similar to Broken Hill so that it gets the same weather and sunlight as AGL site.
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1 Claims 1.1 Exclusive rights are sought in the market to establish electricity generation facilities in Cumulative-Site setup. 1.1.1 It is to be noted that distributed systems are operational in the market. The distributed systems do not combine their output under a logical grouping whereas Cumulative-Site does combine the output of all Micro-Sites. Refer to definitions for detailed definition and differences. 1.2 This business innovation patent enables only the patent owner to apply and acquire power generation licence for a Cumulative-Site power generation facility. 1.3 Preferential advantage is sought to use the service drop and service lateral to connect Micro-Sites to grid in Cumulative power site setup. 1.3.1 It is to be noted here that grid connected systems also use existing service drop or service lateral connection to the grid. 1.3.2 But the systems described in section 1.3.1 are grid connected systems or Retail Company managed systems. 1.3.3 The systems described in 1.3.1 do not form part of any type of Cumulative power generation facility. Refer to Cumulative-Site definition in Annex A. 1.4 Rights to challenge and seek damages for any actions that may violate in principle the essence, logic or applicability of Cumulative-Site concept.
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