Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing power output of a converter has been provided by present disclosure having an electrical entry power sensor for measuring power drawn by an electrical entry of a household, a power drawn increase prediction module, a power budget controller managing power allocation to restrict a current level output by the power converter so as to prevent power drawn by the electrical entry from exceeding a predefined limit should the greatest probable jump in power drawn occur, a user interface allowing a user to request changes to said current level output by the power converter to charge an electric vehicle, wherein the power budget controller makes suggestions to said user to adjust said power drawn and has the user confirm said changes in order to reallocate said allocation according to said user's adjustments.

Abstract: A mobile offshore drilling unit includes a plurality of electric thrusters to dynamically position the drilling unit, and a microgrid electric power generation system for providing power to the plurality of electric thrusters, the microgrid electric power generation system including at least one combustion generator electrically coupled to a main electric power bus and at least one thruster electric power system, the thruster electric power system including a thruster electric power bus, an additional electric power bus connected to the thruster electric power bus via an interface device, and a circuit breaker electrically coupling the additional electric power bus to a main electric power bus for isolating the thruster electric power bus from the main electric power bus in case of loss of power on the main electric power bus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combo antenna module in which an accommodation groove is formed in a coil pattern and a connection pattern connected to a coil pattern disposed on another surface is disposed in the accommodation groove so as to minimize a mounting space and provide antenna performance greater than or equal to that of a conventional antenna module. The disclosed combo antenna module comprises a coil pattern for short-range communication and a coil pattern for wireless power transmission. The coil pattern for wireless power transmission has the accommodation groove formed by varying the line width of the coil pattern disposed on one surface, and the connection pattern for connecting the coil patterns disposed on the other surface is disposed in the accommodation groove so as to minimize a mounting space and provide antenna performance greater than or equal to that of a conventional antenna module.

Abstract: An off grid electric vehicle charging system that includes an off grid power supply system and an electric vehicle charging plug adapted to connect with any electric vehicle and provide electric power thereto. The off grid power supply system incorporates rechargeable battery members adapted to provide uninterruptible off grid electrical power and are charged and recharged by solar panels and/or wind turbines and/or a water wheel. Furthermore, when the solar panels and/or wind turbines and/or a water wheel are insufficient to recharge the battery members a motorized engine is automatically started to recharge the battery members until the solar panels and/or wind turbines and/or a water wheel are sufficiently operable to recharge the battery members once again. The electric vehicle charging plug is adapted to connect with any electric vehicle and provide DC electric power thereto.

Abstract: An inverter with an amplitude pulse width (APW) architecture that generates a single phase AC (Alternating Current) power waveform is disclosed. The inverter generates a multi-level stepped voltage waveform, each step of the multi-level stepped waveform having a modulated width of a selected voltage. The inverter further comprises a soft fuse protection system. This disclosure also relates to a personal power plant system using said inverter and a method to generate an AC power sine wave with reduced harmonic distortion.

Abstract: A wireless electric vehicle charging system comprises base-side equipment for generating a magnetic field and vehicle-side equipment for receiving energy via the magnetic field to supply power to a vehicle-driving battery. Monitoring circuitry monitors one or more of voltage, current, or phase associated with the base-side equipment and halts generation of the magnetic field in response to a change in the voltage, current, or phase associated with the operation of the base-side equipment that indicates a fault condition at the vehicle-side equipment, which may include a loss of power or disconnection of a battery. Based on detection of the change, the monitoring circuitry can halt generation of the magnetic field to prevent damage at the vehicle-side equipment.

Abstract: An energy-saving paddlewheel aerator is provided. A power supply system of the paddlewheel aerator includes a switching power supply converting main power to direct current, the switching power supply being connected with two terminals of a power mechanism of the paddlewheel aerator and supplying power to the paddlewheel aerator; and a solar power supply module, two ends of the solar power supply module being connected in parallel with a large-capacity capacitor, and two ends of the large-capacity capacitor being connected with the two terminals of the power mechanism of the paddlewheel aerator respectively to supply power to the paddlewheel aerator. A rated output voltage of a solar panel with sufficient power is higher than an output voltage of the switching power supply, and the rated output voltage of the solar panel with insufficient power is lower than the output voltage of the switching power supply.

Abstract: A floating solar photovoltaic array having an energy management power control system configured to send power clipped by an inverter to the at least one powered accessory device which can be an aerator, a diffuser, a sub-surface agitator, a sub-surface water circulator, a sub-surface positioning/mooring system, a water quality sensor; a panel washer, or a bird removal system. The array has inflatable pontoons and an air manifold system which is powered by the solar photovoltaic modules can be used to adjust the angle of inclination of the solar photovoltaic modules to the sun. The powered accessories can also be powered by unclipped power or on-shore power or combinations thereof which can be controllably adjusted by the energy management control system over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing power calibration in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification provides a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a power conversion unit configured to transmit, in a power transfer phase, wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling to a wireless power receiving device; and a communication/control unit configured to perform an initial calibration for a power parameter prior to the power transfer phase, receive a first received power packet from the wireless power receiving device indicating the power received by the wireless power receiving device during the power transfer phase, and detect foreign matter by using the received power and a first power loss determined on the basis of the initial calibration.

Abstract: A self-contained, all-in-one MPPT controller and micro-inverter that can be connected directly to the load (that can be on or off grid) using a standard power socket or to the load center, feeding energy to the grid generated by different kind of sources, including wind turbines, solar panels, hydro generators or gas generators, and that also controls a storage device to be used to reduce peak consumptions or as a back up solution.

Abstract: A multipurpose relocatable structure includes a floor system, a framework secured to the floor system, and walls coupled to the framework. The walls include a number of panels that are secured along adjacent vertical edges. The multipurpose relocatable structure may include a preconfigured interior, one or more doors having an emergency escape hatch, a protected electrical connector, an environmental control system that is configurable between operational and transport configurations, and lifting corners having securement apertures.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to systems for powering electrochromic windows in a building. Systems may include photovoltaic panels configured to generate electrical power, energy storage device(s) configured for storing generated power, and one or more controllers on a network of electrochromic windows that are configured to receive power from the energy storage device(s) and power tint transitions in one or more electrochromic windows. Systems may include various additional circuit components described herein for regulating and/or controlling the generation, storage, and application of electric power. The systems and techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are hybrid-solar or off-the-grid (“OTG”).

Abstract: A load management system for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system is disclosed. The load management system may include a PV array of solar modules, a plurality of loads configured to be powered by the PV array and switched on or off by a plurality of respective relays, a power sensor configured to measure an amount of power delivered from the PV array to the plurality of loads, and a controller coupled to the power sensor and the plurality of relays. The controller may be configured to determine a first power output of the PV array at a first time, switch a load, determine a second power output of the PV array at a second time, compare the first power output and the second power output, and based on the comparison, maintain the switched load or undo the switching of the load.

Abstract: A flying machine storage container is provided that comprises multiple charging stations and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is configured to secure flying machines in the charging stations and securely close charging circuits between the storage container and the flying machines. A system for launching flying machines is also provided. The system comprises two regions and a transition region between the two regions. The two regions each constrain the positioning of a flying machine and the transition region enables a flying machine to move from the first region to the second region to reach an exit. A flying machine having sufficient performance capabilities will be able to successfully launch. Centralized and decentralized communication architectures are also provided for communicating data between a central control system, multiple storage containers, and multiple stored flying machines stored at each of the storage containers.

Abstract: A system for managing the distribution of electrical power between at least two distinct buildings each comprising a domestic network connected to a local network is provided, said local network being connected to a public network. Each building comprises a power source, an inverter connected to said power source, a battery supplied with power by the inverter, and at least one apparatus operating using the power from the domestic network. The system comprises, in each building, a domestic module for regulating the power flow through the domestic network. The system comprises a central module connected to each domestic module making it possible to regulate the power flow between the local network and the public network, said central module being arranged so as to regulate the power flow between the buildings in order to allow an exchange of power between a domestic network in excess and a domestic network in deficit.

Abstract: A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs “handshaking” when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shut down, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels.

Abstract: An apparatus for internet and power backup includes a power source configured for powering the apparatus, an integrated battery configured for providing backup power to the apparatus, a first switch configured for selectively switching from a first mode where the power source supplies power to the apparatus and a second mode where the integrated battery supplies power to the apparatus, a sensor configured to detect a first signal indicating a presence of power from the power source, a network port, such as, for example, a network port, configured for Internet communications and communicatively coupled to an Internet gateway device, an integrated cellular modem configured for Internet communications, a second switch configured for selectively switching between a third mode where the internet communications is via the network port and a fourth mode where the internet communications is via the integrated cellular modem, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor and storing one or more computer-readable

Abstract: Energy allocation system comprises a solar panel system and a local energy storage system, each capable of being plugged into a power socket of a home grid and each having a communication unit. The system further comprises a control unit, comprising a third communication unit, configured to receive the information relating to the solar panel system, and the information relating to the energy storage system via said communication units, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to determine, based on the received information, an allocation of energy in the home grid to the energy storage system, and to accordingly generate a control signal for the energy storage system. The third communication unit is further configured to transmit the generated control signal to the energy storage system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for controlling power modes in electronic devices are provided. A system may include an electronic device and an input device that sends power mode selection information via a network to a power mode selection receiving component in the electronic device. The electronic device includes a first power component that powers a first component, and a switching component that controls the first power component. The electronic device may include a second power component that powers a second component. The switching component may control the second power component. The power mode selection receiving component and the switching component may be powered independently of the first and the second component. If the power mode selection information indicates an off mode, the electronic device may provide power to the power mode selection receiving component and the switching component and not to the first and the second component.

Abstract: A power transfer system comprises a patient support apparatus and a separate power transfer device. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure having a base and a patient support surface for a patient and wheels coupled to the support structure to facilitate movement of the patient support apparatus over a floor surface. One or more of the wheels includes a power receiver integrated therewith. The power transfer device is energizeable to interact with the wheel to facilitate power transfer between the power transfer device and the power receiver through the wheel.