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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2011
Mathew R. Palmer, Cottenham, GB;
Antony W. Rix, Cambridge, GB;
David R. Anderson, Royston, GB;
David S. Smith, Comberton, GB;
Matthew C. B. Lumb, St. Albans, GB;
Mathew R. Palmer, Cottenham, GB;
Antony W. Rix, Cambridge, GB;
David R. Anderson, Royston, GB;
David S. Smith, Comberton, GB;
Matthew C. B. Lumb, St. Albans, GB;
The Technology Partnership PLC, Hertfordshire, GB;
Abstract
A system for controlling an electricity supply to a load comprises at least one battery for storing energy. The system also comprises a controller for determining when to switch between a first mode wherein electricity is supplied to the load from a mains electricity circuit; and a discharging mode wherein electricity is supplied from the battery to the load via the mains electricity circuit. The determining is based on information associated with the electricity supply.