WO2024059253A2 - Modular power storage unit - Google Patents

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WO2024059253A2
WO2024059253A2 PCT/US2023/032849 US2023032849W WO2024059253A2 WO 2024059253 A2 WO2024059253 A2 WO 2024059253A2 US 2023032849 W US2023032849 W US 2023032849W WO 2024059253 A2 WO2024059253 A2 WO 2024059253A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
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    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
    • H01M10/42—Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
    • H01M10/425—Structural combination with electronic components, e.g. electronic circuits integrated to the outside of the casing
    • H01M2010/4271—Battery management systems including electronic circuits, e.g. control of current or voltage to keep battery in healthy state, cell balancing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J13/00—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
    • H02J13/00032—Systems characterised by the controlled or operated power network elements or equipment, the power network elements or equipment not otherwise provided for
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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  • This disclosure relates to managing electrical power using one or more modular power storage units.
  • Batteries have often been the primary power source for mobile device applications. Power sources for stationary applications rely on a direct coupling to a centralized power grid, power generating devices, or a combination thereof. As stationary power needs integrate batteries into their power systems, users benefit increased power generating flexibility. Such large-scale applications typically use large batteries with power management systems designed to support such applications.
  • An aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes a modular power storage unit that includes a battery management compartment having a top portion disposed proximate a bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes a first battery storage compartment having (i) a top portion configured to receive a bottom portion of the first component and (ii) a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the first battery storage compartment, configured to engage a top portion of a second battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment having a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the second battery storage compartment, configured to engage one of a top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base.
  • a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes a control panel disposed proximate at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell.
  • the control panel includes an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
  • the control panel also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the control panel to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the apparatus includes: at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of at least one power storage cell associated with a control panel; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell, wherein: the control panel is disposed proximate the at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
  • FIG. 1 Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes a modular power storage unit that includes a battery management compartment having a relative top portion disposed proximate a relative bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery storage compartment having a relative top portion configured to receive a relative bottom portion of battery management compartment and a second battery storage compartment and having a relative bottom portion configured to receive or engage one of a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base [0008] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiment includes a method for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit.
  • the method includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the method also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the method also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the method also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the method also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • Another aspect of the disclosed embodiment includes a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit.
  • the system includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the system also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the system also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the system also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power netw ork state or the pow er storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the system also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • the apparatus includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the apparatus also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the apparatus also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the apparatus also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the apparatus also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • FIG. 1 generally illustrates the operating environment according to the principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device according to the principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a flow' diagram generally illustrating an alternative method for managing a pow er network in coordination w ith an internet connected device according to the principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 4 generally illustrates a power management unit according to the principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 5 A and 5B generally illustrate various aspects of the power management unit of FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an operating environment 100 according to the principles of the present disclosure.
  • the operating environment 100 may be connected to an external power source 124.
  • the external power source 124 may include a central power grid, one or more power generation devices, one or more battery networks, any other suitable power source, or a combination thereof.
  • External power may be routed to a power breaker box 120.
  • the breaker box 120 may include circuit breakers, wires, hot bus bars, neutral bus bars, and/or other components used to distribute power to circuits of the breaker box 120.
  • the power breaker box 120 may input and/or output power from the power netw ork 126.
  • Power network 126 may be further connected to one or more sources of an electrical load 122, a modular power storage unit 101, and/or one or more other modular power storage units 114.
  • the electrical load 122 may include one or more power consuming devices connected to the power network 126. Such power consuming devices may include lights, appliances, electric vehicles, heating and cooling systems, industrial equipment, computers, any other suitable devices, or a combination thereof.
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may receive power used to charge one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 101 and/or may distribute pow er to the power network 126 (e.g., by discharging one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 101).
  • the modular pow er storage unit 101 may be controlled by a control panel 102, which may include at least a processor and a non-transitory memory storage.
  • the control panel 102 may manage pow er to and from the modular power storage unit 101.
  • the control panel 102 includes a battery management system configured to provide safety features (e.g., to prevent overheating, electric shock, and/or the like) to the modular power storage unit 101.
  • the control panel 102 may includes network connectivity features allowing the control panel 102 to communicate with an information network 128 (e.g., such as the Internet or other suitable information network 128).
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may include at least one energy storage cell 108.
  • the energy storage cell 108 may use the natural properly of a material to store electricity. Such materials may include copper, lithium, lithium ion, manganese, graphite, cobalt, zinc, and any combination thereof.
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may include multiple energy storage cells, connected in parallel (a.k.a., daisy chained), in series (e.g., or some combination thereol) together and connected to the control panel 102.
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may connect to the information network 128 via the control panel 102.
  • the control panel 102 may communicate with the control panels of any other modular power storage units 114.
  • the control panel 102 may communicate with one or more internet connected devices 116.
  • the internet connected devices 116 may include smartphones, laptop, desktops, thermostats, circuit breakers, power meters, appliances, any other suitable internet connected devices, or a combination thereof.
  • FIG. 2 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a process 200 for managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device.
  • the process 200 receives power from an external power source.
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may include one or more contacts (e.g., such as 2 contacts or any other suitable number of contacts), at least one for power consumption and at least one other for power output.
  • the modular power storage unit 101 may be coupled or connected to a breaker box or directly to the sources of external power.
  • the process 200 receives power network state data and storage cell state data.
  • the process 200 receives the power network state data and storage cell state data via the network connectivity 106 of control panel 102.
  • the process 200 may receive the power network state data and storage cell state data via the information network 128.
  • the information network 128 may include any suitable network of connected devices, such as the Internet or other suitable network.
  • the power network state data may include varying metrics monitored by the control panel 102 indicating the state of the power network.
  • the metrics may include any suitable metric, including a number of power losses, an average duration of power loss, an average consumption of power by circuit, an energy production distribution, a performance to efficiency ratio, one or more cost values, a peak demand, a capacity, a cable status, a line rate throughput testing value, network connectivity', any other suitable power network metric, and any suitable combination thereof.
  • the storage cell state data is available for each battery cell of the modular power storage unit 101.
  • Storage cell state data may indicate the current status of a given storage cell.
  • Metrics used to track storage cell state data may include temperature, maximum power capacity, current power capacity, storage cell current, storage cell state of charge, storage cell midpoint voltage, volts, amps, amp-hours, state of charge percentage, time remaining, any other suitable power storage cell monitoring metric, and any suitable combination thereof.
  • the process 200 generates a notification and sends it to an internet connected device.
  • the notification may include the power network state data and/or storage cell state data.
  • the control panel 102 may send a subset of the power network state data and storage cell state data.
  • the control panel 102 may determine which subset of the data to send based on an event triggering the notification.
  • different triggers may generate notifications.
  • the notification triggers may be set up by a user or may be preprogrammed into the control panel 102. Triggers may include thresholds associated with specified metrics, periodic reporting of specified metrics, a determination by the control panel 102 that an occurrence is of interest to a user based on past user activity, any other suitable trigger, or any suitable combination thereof.
  • the process 200 may receive an instruction to alter the power network state or the pow er storage cell state. Alterations (e.g., altering pow er flow, altering sources of power, and altering metrics relevant to the power network, and the like) may be received from an internet connected device and include a desired change. The control panel 102 may apply the changes requested from the internet connected device.
  • Alterations e.g., altering pow er flow, altering sources of power, and altering metrics relevant to the power network, and the like
  • the control panel 102 may apply the changes requested from the internet connected device.
  • the process 200 executes the alteration instruction received by the control panel 102.
  • the control panel 102 performs the alteration according to the instruction.
  • FIG. 3 is a flow- diagram generally illustrating a process 300 for managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device.
  • Process 300 may occur after the before, after, concurrently, or substantially concurrently with process 200.
  • the process 300 executes the alteration instruction received by the control panel 102.
  • the process 300 stores the alteration instruction together with the power network state data and/or storage cell state data which lead to the alteration instruction being generated, which may be saved as training data.
  • Training data may be stored at the control panel 102 or on a server connected to the modular power storage unit 101. Instances of training data may be stored and collected to better refine the machine learning model being trained therewith.
  • the process 300 trains a machine learning model utilizing the training data.
  • the machine learning model may be trained to identify correlations between the cunent power network state and/or the current power storage cell state and compare those with previous instances of the power network state and/or previous instances of the power storage cell state and the associated alteration instruction.
  • the process 300 monitors the current power network state and the current power storage cell state.
  • the machine learning model may determine whether to apply an associated alteration based on a determination that a similar circumstance (e.g., associated with the alternation) is occurring.
  • the process 300 the alteration instructions are generated based on the determination made by the machine learning model.
  • the alterations may require some alteration to the power network state or the power storage cell state.
  • the process 300 may execute the alteration and/or may generate a notification to a user.
  • the notification may include a request for permission to execute the alteration. Once confirmation from the user is received, then the alteration is executed.
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of the external view of modular power storage unit 400.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 may include features similar to those of the modular power storage unit 101.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 may include a first component 401.
  • the first component 401 may comprise a top portion or top cover of the modular power storage unit 400 and may include a first power connector 412 and a second power connector 414.
  • the first power connector 412 and/or the second power connector 414 may be configured to receive power from a power source, such as those described herein, and to send power, from one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 400, to any suitable power receiving device, such as those described herein.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 may include a battery management compartment 402.
  • the battery management compartment 402 may be configured to store the control panel 102 behind one or more covers 409.
  • the one or more covers 409 may comprise any suitable material and be configured to attach to each respective battery management compartment 402and/or each respective battery storage compartment 404 (e.g., as will be described), using any suitable technique. While only one battery management compartment 402 is illustrated and escribed, it should be understood that the modular power storage unit 400 may include any suitable number of battery management compartments 402.
  • the control panel 102 may be configured to manage power to and/or from the battery cells of the modular power storage unit 400.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 includes one or more battery storage compartments 404.
  • Each battery storage compartment 404 may be configured to enclose or house, behind one or more covers 409, one or more batten- cells (e.g., of any suitable size and/or characteristics).
  • Each battery storage compartment 404 may be horizontally or substantially horizontally disposed proximate a corresponding battery storage compartment 404.
  • a relatively top portion of a first battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that a relative bottom portion of a second batten 7 storage compartment 404 is position on the relative top portion of the first batte 7 storage compartment 404.
  • a relative bottom portion of the first battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that the relative bottom portion of the first battery storage compartment 404 is positioned on a based 410.
  • the based 410 may comprise any suitable base comprising any suitable material.
  • at least one battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed proximate the battery management compartment 402.
  • a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that a relatively bottom portion of the battery 7 management compartment 402 is disposed on the relatively top portion of the third battery storage compartment 404.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 may include any suitable number of battery storage compartments 404.
  • the battery 7 management compartment 402 and each of the battery storage compartments 404 may be configured to connect, mate, or otherwise attached to corresponding ones of the battery management compartment 402 and/or a battery storage compartment 404.
  • the first battery storage compartment 404 may comprise a receiving portion configured to receive a connecting portion of the second battery 7 storage compartment 404.
  • the modular power storage unit 400 may be one or a network of modular power storage units having features similar to or different from the modular power storage unit 400.
  • FIGS. 5 A is an exploded view of the components of the modular power storage unit 400.
  • the exploded view shows the modular nature of the design of modular power storage unit 400. Each section is stacked and coupled together to form the modular power storage unit and then it is disposed on the base 410, which may provide stability, airflow, and the like.
  • FIG. 5B shows the interior of the battery 7 management compartment 402 and exposes the control panel 102 and its components. Control panel 102 directly receives and outputs power from the first power connector 412 and the second power connector 414.
  • a modular power storage unit includes a battery management compartment having a relative top portion disposed proximate a relative bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery storage compartment having a relative top portion configured to receive a relative bottom portion of battery management compartment and a second battery storage compartment and having a relative bottom portion configured to receive or engage one of a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes a fourth battery storage compartment.
  • the battery management compartment is configured to store or house a control panel behind at least one cover configured to engage at least a portion of the battery management compartment.
  • each of the first battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment, and the third battery 7 storage compartment are configured to store one or more battery cells configured to receive power from a power source and provide power to one or more power receiving devices.
  • a method for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the method also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the method also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the method also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the method also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • the method may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the method may further include, wherein the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
  • the method may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the method may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power netw ork state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the method may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the method may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular powder unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular pow er unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
  • a system for a modular power storage network for managing powder distribution by a modular power unit.
  • the system includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing pow er inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the system also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the system also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the system also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the system also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the pow er network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • the system may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the system may further include, wherein the power network state data and the powder storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
  • the system may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the system may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the system may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the system may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular power unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular power unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
  • an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit.
  • the apparatus includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell.
  • the apparatus also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel.
  • the apparatus also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power.
  • the apparatus also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the apparatus also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
  • the apparatus may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the apparatus may further include, wherein the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
  • the apparatus may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the apparatus may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular power unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular power unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
  • a modular power storage unit includes a battery management compartment having a top portion disposed proximate a bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes a first battery' storage compartment having (i) a top portion configured to receive a bottom portion of the first component and (ii) a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the first battery storage compartment, configured to engage a top portion of a second battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment having a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the second battery storage compartment, configured to engage one of a top portion of a third battery' storage compartment and a base.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes a fourth battery storage compartment.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes the fourth battery' storage compartment includes a top portion and a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the fourth battery storage compartment, configured to engage a bottom portion of the third battery storage compartment.
  • the bottom portion of the second battery storage compartment engages the top portion of the third battery storage compartment.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes the bottom portion of the fourth battery storage compartment engages a top portion of the base.
  • the modular power storage unit also the battery management compartment is configured to include a control panel behind at least one cover configured to engage at least a portion of the batten' management compartment.
  • the modular power storage unit also includes each of the first battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment, and the third battery storage compartment are configured to store one or more battery cells configured to receive power from a power source and provide power to one or more power receiving devices.
  • a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes a control panel disposed proximate at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes.
  • the control panel includes an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
  • the control panel also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the control panel to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
  • control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel.
  • instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
  • the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the machine learning model is configured to: receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; and generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
  • an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes: at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of at least one power storage cell associated with a control panel; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell, wherein: the control panel is disposed proximate the at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
  • control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel.
  • instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
  • the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
  • the machine learning model is configured to receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
  • the machine learning model is further configured to generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
  • X includes A or B is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X includes A; X includes B; or X includes both A and B, then “X includes A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances.
  • the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form.
  • use of the term “an implementation” or “one implementation” throughout is not intended to mean the same embodiment or implementation unless described as such.
  • Implementations the systems, algorithms, methods, instructions, etc., described herein can be realized in hardware, software, or any combination thereof.
  • the hardware can include, for example, computers, intellectual property (IP) cores, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic arrays, optical processors, programmable logic controllers, microcode, microcontrollers, servers, microprocessors, digital signal processors, or any other suitable circuit.
  • IP intellectual property
  • ASICs application-specific integrated circuits
  • programmable logic arrays optical processors
  • programmable logic controllers microcode, microcontrollers
  • servers microprocessors, digital signal processors, or any other suitable circuit.
  • signal processors digital signal processors, or any other suitable circuit.
  • module can include a packaged functional hardware unit designed for use with other components, a set of instructions executable by a controller (e.g., a processor executing software or firmware), processing circuitry configured to perform a particular function, and a self-contained hardware or software component that interfaces with a larger system.
  • a module can include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a circuit, digital logic circuit, an analog circuit, a combination of discrete circuits, gates, and other t pes of hardware or combination thereof.
  • a module can include memory that stores instructions executable by a controller to implement a feature of the module.
  • systems described herein can be implemented using a general-purpose computer or general-purpose processor with a computer program that, when executed, carries out any of the respective methods, algorithms, and/or instructions described herein.
  • a special purpose computer/processor can be utilized which can contain other hardware for carrying out any of the methods, algorithms, or instructions described herein.
  • implementations of the present disclosure can take the form of a computer program product accessible from, for example, a computer-usable or computer- readable medium.
  • a computer-usable or computer-readable medium can be any device that can. for example, tangibly contain, store, communicate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with any processor.
  • the medium can be, for example, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or a semiconductor device. Other suitable mediums are also available.

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Abstract

A modular power storage unit includes a battery management compartment having a relative top portion disposed proximate a relative bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery storage compartment having a relative top portion configured to receive a relative bottom portion of battery management compartment and a second battery storage compartment and having a relative bottom portion configured to receive or engage one of a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base.

Description

MODULAR POWER STORAGE UNIT
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This PCT patent application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63/407,476, filed September 16, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates to managing electrical power using one or more modular power storage units.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Batteries have often been the primary power source for mobile device applications. Power sources for stationary applications rely on a direct coupling to a centralized power grid, power generating devices, or a combination thereof. As stationary power needs integrate batteries into their power systems, users benefit increased power generating flexibility. Such large-scale applications typically use large batteries with power management systems designed to support such applications.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] An aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes a modular power storage unit that includes a battery management compartment having a top portion disposed proximate a bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit. The modular power storage unit also includes a first battery storage compartment having (i) a top portion configured to receive a bottom portion of the first component and (ii) a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the first battery storage compartment, configured to engage a top portion of a second battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment having a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the second battery storage compartment, configured to engage one of a top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base. [0005] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments, a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes a control panel disposed proximate at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell. The control panel includes an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power. The control panel also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the control panel to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
[0006] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The apparatus includes: at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of at least one power storage cell associated with a control panel; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell, wherein: the control panel is disposed proximate the at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
[0007] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes a modular power storage unit that includes a battery management compartment having a relative top portion disposed proximate a relative bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery storage compartment having a relative top portion configured to receive a relative bottom portion of battery management compartment and a second battery storage compartment and having a relative bottom portion configured to receive or engage one of a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base [0008] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiment includes a method for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The method includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The method also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The method also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The method also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The method also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0009] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiment includes a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The system includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The system also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The system also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The system also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power netw ork state or the pow er storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The system also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0010] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiment includes an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The apparatus includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The apparatus also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The apparatus also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The apparatus also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The apparatus also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0011] These and other advantages and features will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the drawings.
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[0012] The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 generally illustrates the operating environment according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 2 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 3 is a flow' diagram generally illustrating an alternative method for managing a pow er network in coordination w ith an internet connected device according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIGS. 4 generally illustrates a power management unit according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIGS. 5 A and 5B generally illustrate various aspects of the power management unit of FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The following discussion is directed to various embodiments of the invention. Although one or more of these embodiments may be preferred, the embodiments disclosed should not be interpreted, or otherw ise used, as limiting the scope of the disclosure, including the claims. In addition, one skilled in the art will understand that the following description has broad application, and the discussion of any embodiment is meant only to be exemplary of that embodiment, and not intended to intimate that the scope of the disclosure, including the claims, is limited to that embodiment.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates an operating environment 100 according to the principles of the present disclosure. The operating environment 100 may be connected to an external power source 124. The external power source 124 may include a central power grid, one or more power generation devices, one or more battery networks, any other suitable power source, or a combination thereof. External power may be routed to a power breaker box 120. The breaker box 120 may include circuit breakers, wires, hot bus bars, neutral bus bars, and/or other components used to distribute power to circuits of the breaker box 120.
[0020] The power breaker box 120 may input and/or output power from the power netw ork 126. Power network 126 may be further connected to one or more sources of an electrical load 122, a modular power storage unit 101, and/or one or more other modular power storage units 114. The electrical load 122 may include one or more power consuming devices connected to the power network 126. Such power consuming devices may include lights, appliances, electric vehicles, heating and cooling systems, industrial equipment, computers, any other suitable devices, or a combination thereof.
[0021] The modular power storage unit 101 may receive power used to charge one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 101 and/or may distribute pow er to the power network 126 (e.g., by discharging one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 101). The modular pow er storage unit 101 may be controlled by a control panel 102, which may include at least a processor and a non-transitory memory storage. The control panel 102 may manage pow er to and from the modular power storage unit 101. In some embodiments, the control panel 102 includes a battery management system configured to provide safety features (e.g., to prevent overheating, electric shock, and/or the like) to the modular power storage unit 101. The control panel 102 may includes network connectivity features allowing the control panel 102 to communicate with an information network 128 (e.g., such as the Internet or other suitable information network 128). [0022] The modular power storage unit 101 may include at least one energy storage cell 108. The energy storage cell 108 may use the natural properly of a material to store electricity. Such materials may include copper, lithium, lithium ion, manganese, graphite, cobalt, zinc, and any combination thereof. The modular power storage unit 101 may include multiple energy storage cells, connected in parallel (a.k.a., daisy chained), in series (e.g., or some combination thereol) together and connected to the control panel 102.
[0023] The modular power storage unit 101 may connect to the information network 128 via the control panel 102. The control panel 102 may communicate with the control panels of any other modular power storage units 114. The control panel 102 may communicate with one or more internet connected devices 116. The internet connected devices 116 may include smartphones, laptop, desktops, thermostats, circuit breakers, power meters, appliances, any other suitable internet connected devices, or a combination thereof.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a process 200 for managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device. At 202, the process 200 receives power from an external power source. The modular power storage unit 101 may include one or more contacts (e.g., such as 2 contacts or any other suitable number of contacts), at least one for power consumption and at least one other for power output. The modular power storage unit 101 may be coupled or connected to a breaker box or directly to the sources of external power.
[0025] At 204, the process 200 receives power network state data and storage cell state data. The process 200 receives the power network state data and storage cell state data via the network connectivity 106 of control panel 102. The process 200 may receive the power network state data and storage cell state data via the information network 128. The information network 128 may include any suitable network of connected devices, such as the Internet or other suitable network.
[0026] In some embodiments, the power network state data may include varying metrics monitored by the control panel 102 indicating the state of the power network. The metrics may include any suitable metric, including a number of power losses, an average duration of power loss, an average consumption of power by circuit, an energy production distribution, a performance to efficiency ratio, one or more cost values, a peak demand, a capacity, a cable status, a line rate throughput testing value, network connectivity', any other suitable power network metric, and any suitable combination thereof.
[0027] In some embodiments, the storage cell state data is available for each battery cell of the modular power storage unit 101. Storage cell state data may indicate the current status of a given storage cell. Metrics used to track storage cell state data may include temperature, maximum power capacity, current power capacity, storage cell current, storage cell state of charge, storage cell midpoint voltage, volts, amps, amp-hours, state of charge percentage, time remaining, any other suitable power storage cell monitoring metric, and any suitable combination thereof. .
[0028] At 206, the process 200 generates a notification and sends it to an internet connected device. The notification may include the power network state data and/or storage cell state data. The control panel 102 may send a subset of the power network state data and storage cell state data. The control panel 102 may determine which subset of the data to send based on an event triggering the notification.
[0029] In some embodiments, different triggers may generate notifications. The notification triggers may be set up by a user or may be preprogrammed into the control panel 102. Triggers may include thresholds associated with specified metrics, periodic reporting of specified metrics, a determination by the control panel 102 that an occurrence is of interest to a user based on past user activity, any other suitable trigger, or any suitable combination thereof.
[0030] At 208, the process 200 may receive an instruction to alter the power network state or the pow er storage cell state. Alterations (e.g., altering pow er flow, altering sources of power, and altering metrics relevant to the power network, and the like) may be received from an internet connected device and include a desired change. The control panel 102 may apply the changes requested from the internet connected device.
[0031] At 210, the process 200 executes the alteration instruction received by the control panel 102. The control panel 102 performs the alteration according to the instruction.
[0032] FIG. 3 is a flow- diagram generally illustrating a process 300 for managing a power network in coordination with an internet connected device. Process 300 may occur after the before, after, concurrently, or substantially concurrently with process 200. At 302, the process 300 executes the alteration instruction received by the control panel 102.
[0033] At 304, the process 300 stores the alteration instruction together with the power network state data and/or storage cell state data which lead to the alteration instruction being generated, which may be saved as training data. Training data may be stored at the control panel 102 or on a server connected to the modular power storage unit 101. Instances of training data may be stored and collected to better refine the machine learning model being trained therewith.
[0034] At 306, the process 300 trains a machine learning model utilizing the training data. The machine learning model may be trained to identify correlations between the cunent power network state and/or the current power storage cell state and compare those with previous instances of the power network state and/or previous instances of the power storage cell state and the associated alteration instruction.
[0035] At 308, the process 300 monitors the current power network state and the current power storage cell state. When the machine learning model may determine whether to apply an associated alteration based on a determination that a similar circumstance (e.g., associated with the alternation) is occurring.
[0036] At 310, the process 300 the alteration instructions are generated based on the determination made by the machine learning model. The alterations may require some alteration to the power network state or the power storage cell state. The process 300 may execute the alteration and/or may generate a notification to a user. The notification may include a request for permission to execute the alteration. Once confirmation from the user is received, then the alteration is executed.
[0037] FIG. 4 is an illustration of the external view of modular power storage unit 400. The modular power storage unit 400 may include features similar to those of the modular power storage unit 101. In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit 400 may include a first component 401. The first component 401 may comprise a top portion or top cover of the modular power storage unit 400 and may include a first power connector 412 and a second power connector 414. The first power connector 412 and/or the second power connector 414 may be configured to receive power from a power source, such as those described herein, and to send power, from one or more battery cells of the modular power storage unit 400, to any suitable power receiving device, such as those described herein.
[0038] The modular power storage unit 400 may include a battery management compartment 402. The battery management compartment 402 may be configured to store the control panel 102 behind one or more covers 409. The one or more covers 409 may comprise any suitable material and be configured to attach to each respective battery management compartment 402and/or each respective battery storage compartment 404 (e.g., as will be described), using any suitable technique. While only one battery management compartment 402 is illustrated and escribed, it should be understood that the modular power storage unit 400 may include any suitable number of battery management compartments 402. As described, the control panel 102 may be configured to manage power to and/or from the battery cells of the modular power storage unit 400.
[0039] In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit 400 includes one or more battery storage compartments 404. Each battery storage compartment 404 may be configured to enclose or house, behind one or more covers 409, one or more batten- cells (e.g., of any suitable size and/or characteristics). Each battery storage compartment 404 may be horizontally or substantially horizontally disposed proximate a corresponding battery storage compartment 404. For example, a relatively top portion of a first battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that a relative bottom portion of a second batten7 storage compartment 404 is position on the relative top portion of the first batte 7 storage compartment 404.
[0040] In some embodiments, a relative bottom portion of the first battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that the relative bottom portion of the first battery storage compartment 404 is positioned on a based 410. The based 410 may comprise any suitable base comprising any suitable material. Additionally, or alternatively, at least one battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed proximate the battery management compartment 402. For example, a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment 404 may be disposed such that a relatively bottom portion of the battery7 management compartment 402 is disposed on the relatively top portion of the third battery storage compartment 404. It should be understood that the modular power storage unit 400 may include any suitable number of battery storage compartments 404.
[0041] In some embodiments, the battery7 management compartment 402 and each of the battery storage compartments 404 may be configured to connect, mate, or otherwise attached to corresponding ones of the battery management compartment 402 and/or a battery storage compartment 404. For example, the first battery storage compartment 404 may comprise a receiving portion configured to receive a connecting portion of the second battery7 storage compartment 404.
[0042] In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit 400 may be one or a network of modular power storage units having features similar to or different from the modular power storage unit 400.
[0043] FIGS. 5 A is an exploded view of the components of the modular power storage unit 400. The exploded view shows the modular nature of the design of modular power storage unit 400. Each section is stacked and coupled together to form the modular power storage unit and then it is disposed on the base 410, which may provide stability, airflow, and the like. [0044] FIG. 5B shows the interior of the battery7 management compartment 402 and exposes the control panel 102 and its components. Control panel 102 directly receives and outputs power from the first power connector 412 and the second power connector 414. [0045] In some embodiments, a modular power storage unit includes a battery management compartment having a relative top portion disposed proximate a relative bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery storage compartment having a relative top portion configured to receive a relative bottom portion of battery management compartment and a second battery storage compartment and having a relative bottom portion configured to receive or engage one of a relative top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base.
[0046] In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also includes a fourth battery storage compartment. In some embodiments, the battery management compartment is configured to store or house a control panel behind at least one cover configured to engage at least a portion of the battery management compartment. In some embodiments, each of the first battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment, and the third battery7 storage compartment are configured to store one or more battery cells configured to receive power from a power source and provide power to one or more power receiving devices.
[0047] In some embodiments a method for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The method includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The method also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The method also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The method also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The method also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0048] In some embodiment, the method may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiment, the method may further include, wherein the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model. In some embodiment, the method may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. The method may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power netw ork state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the method may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the method may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular powder unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular pow er unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
[0049] In some embodiments a system for a modular power storage network for managing powder distribution by a modular power unit. The system includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing pow er inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The system also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The system also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The system also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The system also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the pow er network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0050] In some embodiment, the system may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiment, the system may further include, wherein the power network state data and the powder storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model. In some embodiment, the system may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. The system may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the system may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the system may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular power unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular power unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
[0051] In some embodiments an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit. The apparatus includes a control panel, having at least one processor, an electronic circuit for managing power inputs and outputs, instructions that cause the control panel to communicate with at least one network connected device and the control panel is above at least one power storage cell. The apparatus also includes the control panel being coupled to the at least one power storage cell, where the control panel may be coupled with additional power storage cells to be positioned horizontally below the control panel. The apparatus also includes a receiving contact for receiving power, and an outputting contact for outputting power. The apparatus also includes sending, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell. The apparatus also includes executing the instruction, by the control panel, to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell in part base.
[0052] In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated in part based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include, wherein the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include, wherein the modular power storage network is further configured to train, based on the training data, a machine learning model to determine correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. The apparatus may further include to receive, by the machine learning model, the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include to generate, by the machine learning model, instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiment, the apparatus may further include, wherein the modular power unit is coupled with a secondary modular power unit and function as a single unit and the control panel of the modular power unit controls the control panel functions of the secondary modular power unit.
[0053] In some embodiments, a modular power storage unit includes a battery management compartment having a top portion disposed proximate a bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit. The modular power storage unit also includes a first battery' storage compartment having (i) a top portion configured to receive a bottom portion of the first component and (ii) a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the first battery storage compartment, configured to engage a top portion of a second battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment having a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the second battery storage compartment, configured to engage one of a top portion of a third battery' storage compartment and a base.
[0054] In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also includes a fourth battery storage compartment. In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also includes the fourth battery' storage compartment includes a top portion and a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the fourth battery storage compartment, configured to engage a bottom portion of the third battery storage compartment. In some embodiments, the bottom portion of the second battery storage compartment engages the top portion of the third battery storage compartment. In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also includes the bottom portion of the fourth battery storage compartment engages a top portion of the base. In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also the battery management compartment is configured to include a control panel behind at least one cover configured to engage at least a portion of the batten' management compartment. In some embodiments, the modular power storage unit also includes each of the first battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment, and the third battery storage compartment are configured to store one or more battery cells configured to receive power from a power source and provide power to one or more power receiving devices.
[0055] In some embodiments, a system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes a control panel disposed proximate at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes. The control panel includes an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power. The control panel also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the control panel to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
[0056] In some embodiments, the control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel. In some embodiments, the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiments, the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model. In some embodiments, the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiments, the machine learning model is configured to: receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; and generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. [0057] In some embodiments, an apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit includes: at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of at least one power storage cell associated with a control panel; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell, wherein: the control panel is disposed proximate the at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
[0058] In some embodiments, the control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel. In some embodiments, the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiments, the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model. In some embodiments, the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data. In some embodiments, the machine learning model is configured to receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell. In some embodiments, the machine learning model is further configured to generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
[0059] The above discussion is meant to be illustrative of the principles and various embodiments of the present invention. Numerous variations and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art once the above disclosure is fully appreciated. It is intended that the following claims be interpreted to embrace all such variations and modifications. [0060] The word “example” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “example” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, use of the word “example” is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion. As used in this application, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, “X includes A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X includes A; X includes B; or X includes both A and B, then “X includes A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. In addition, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Moreover, use of the term “an implementation” or “one implementation” throughout is not intended to mean the same embodiment or implementation unless described as such.
[0061] Implementations the systems, algorithms, methods, instructions, etc., described herein can be realized in hardware, software, or any combination thereof. The hardware can include, for example, computers, intellectual property (IP) cores, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic arrays, optical processors, programmable logic controllers, microcode, microcontrollers, servers, microprocessors, digital signal processors, or any other suitable circuit. In the claims, the term “processor” should be understood as encompassing any of the foregoing hardware, either singly or in combination. The terms “signal” and “data” are used interchangeably.
[0062] As used herein, the term module can include a packaged functional hardware unit designed for use with other components, a set of instructions executable by a controller (e.g., a processor executing software or firmware), processing circuitry configured to perform a particular function, and a self-contained hardware or software component that interfaces with a larger system. For example, a module can include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a circuit, digital logic circuit, an analog circuit, a combination of discrete circuits, gates, and other t pes of hardware or combination thereof. In other embodiments, a module can include memory that stores instructions executable by a controller to implement a feature of the module.
[0063] Further, in one aspect, for example, systems described herein can be implemented using a general-purpose computer or general-purpose processor with a computer program that, when executed, carries out any of the respective methods, algorithms, and/or instructions described herein. In addition, or alternatively, for example, a special purpose computer/processor can be utilized which can contain other hardware for carrying out any of the methods, algorithms, or instructions described herein.
[0064] Further, all or a portion of implementations of the present disclosure can take the form of a computer program product accessible from, for example, a computer-usable or computer- readable medium. A computer-usable or computer-readable medium can be any device that can. for example, tangibly contain, store, communicate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with any processor. The medium can be, for example, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or a semiconductor device. Other suitable mediums are also available.
[0065] The above-described embodiments, implementations, and aspects have been described in order to allow easy understanding of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. On the contrary', the invention is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims, which scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structure as is permitted under the law.

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1. A modular power storage unit comprising: a battery’ management compartment having a top portion disposed proximate a bottom portion of a first component, the first component configured to cover an upper portion of the modular power storage unit; and a first battery' storage compartment having (i) a top portion configured to receive a bottom portion of the first component and (ii) a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the first battery storage compartment, configured to engage a top portion of a second battery storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment having a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the second battery’ storage compartment, configured to engage one of a top portion of a third battery storage compartment and a base.
2. The modular power storage unit of claim 1, further comprising a fourth battery' storage compartment.
3. The modular power storage unit of claim 2, wherein the fourth battery storage compartment includes a top portion and a bottom portion, opposite the top portion of the fourth battery’ storage compartment, configured to engage a bottom portion of the third battery’ storage compartment.
4. The modular power storage unit of claim 3, wherein the bottom portion of the second battery storage compartment engages the top portion of the third battery storage compartment.
5. The modular power storage unit of claim 4, wherein the bottom portion of the fourth battery storage compartment engages a top portion of the base.
6. The modular power storage unit of claim 1, wherein the battery’ management compartment is configured to include a control panel behind at least one cover configured to engage at least a portion of the battery management compartment.
7. The modular power storage unit of claim 1, wherein each of the first batten- storage compartment, the second battery storage compartment, and the third battery storage compartment are configured to store one or more batten' cells configured to receive power from a power source and provide power to one or more power receiving devices.
8. A system for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit, the system comprising: a control panel disposed proximate at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power; and at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the control panel to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein the pow er network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein the machine learning model is configured to: receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell; and generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
14. An apparatus for a modular power storage network for managing power distribution by a modular power unit, the apparatus comprising: at least one processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: communicate with at least one network connected device; send, to the at least one network connected device, power network state data and power storage cell state data of at least one power storage cell associated with a control panel; receive, from the at least one network connected device, an instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell; and execute the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state of the at least one power storage cell, wherein: the control panel is disposed proximate the at least one power storage cell and in electrical communication with the at least one power storage cell, the control panel includes: an electronic circuit configured to manage power inputs and outputs; an input component configured to receive power; and an output component configured to output power.
15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the control panel is electrically coupled to one or more additional power storage cells, wherein the one or more additional power cells are disposed horizontally proximate a bottom portion of the control panel.
16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state is generated based on the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the power network state data and the power storage cell state data is stored with the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state as training data for a machine learning model.
18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the processor further executes the instructions to further cause the control panel to train, based on the training data, the machine learning model to predict correlations between the instruction to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state with the power network state data and the power storage cell state data.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the machine learning model is configured to receive the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the machine learning model is further configured to generate one or more instructions to alter the power network state or the power storage cell state based on the power network state data and power storage cell state data of the at least one power storage cell.
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