Abstract: In one aspect, a method to determine a capacity of a microgrid includes applying a current test load to the microgrid and measuring a current through an energy storage device, the current indicating a charging status of the energy storage device based on a current load being applied to the microgrid through activated power outlets being served by the microgrid and the current test load, the energy storage device being integrated with the microgrid. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the measured current based on the current load being applied to the microgrid and the current test load indicates that the energy storage device is discharging, determining the capacity of the microgrid, wherein the capacity is the current load being applied to the microgrid through activated power outlets and a test load applied to the microgrid immediately preceding the current test load.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method to determine a capacity of a microgrid includes applying a current test load to the microgrid and measuring a current through an energy storage device, the current indicating a charging status of the energy storage device based on a current load being applied to the microgrid through activated power outlets being served by the microgrid and the current test load, the energy storage device being integrated with the microgrid. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the measured current based on the current load being applied to the microgrid and the current test load indicates that the energy storage device is discharging, determining the capacity of the microgrid, wherein the capacity is the current load being applied to the microgrid through activated power outlets and a test load applied to the microgrid immediately preceding the current test load.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for smart distribution of and control of electrical power on a microgrid, such as a photovoltaic (PV) microgrid having a minimal energy buffer (e.g., minimal battery storage). In one aspect, a power distribution method includes receiving a schedule of demand for power being generated by a power source and determining that there is excess power capacity available to service consumers of the power being generated by the power source, the determination of excess power capacity based on a current power capacity of the power source and a current load being applied to the power source, the current load being based on the schedule of demand for power. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the available excess capacity exceeds an expected maximum draw at a power outlet, activating the power outlet, wherein the power outlet is determined based on the schedule of demand.