Is the power router an energy storage device

What is energy router?

As the core device of energy internet, the energy router is a new type of intelligent power electronic device that combines power electronic conversion technology and information technology [9, 10].

How does a solar energy router work?

The energy router checks the local power demand, which includes the current load demand and the energy capacity of the distributed energy storage devices, and then con-rms with the photovoltaic system to start solar energy conversion. At the sunset, the photovoltaic system stops energy gen-eration and the load demand increases.

How does a prosumer Energy Router (ER) work?

Each prosumer ER, regardless of its topology and power ports, can exchange power with other prosumer ERs in MPERIS via the CDB.

How do energy routers work?

In order to manage ef ciently the energy supply and demand in the power grid, energy routers are required which adjust dynamically the energy distribution in the grid, which is so called the Energy Internet.

What is an energy router (ER)?

An energy router (ER) is a device that can realize energy multi-direction flow and active power control , which is the most critical and basic core device in the future energy internet. ER can realize energy-efficient transmission and accurate routing through the mutual restriction of information flow and energy flow.

Why is the energy router important?

At the level of distribution network, the energy router can realize the efficient access of various forms of energy and the flexible control and management, which is of great significance for the optimal operation of distribution network.