| Abstract: | A Unified Power Flow Controller described herein comprises a sensor that
outputs at least one sensed condition, a processor that receives the at
least one sensed condition, a memory that comprises control logic that is
executable by the processor; and power electronics that comprise power
storage, wherein the processor causes the power electronics to
selectively cause the power storage to act as one of a power generator or
a load based at least in part upon the at least one sensed condition
output by the sensor and the control logic, and wherein at least one
operating parameter of the power electronics is designed to facilitate
maximal transmittal of electrical power generated at a variable power
generation system to a grid system while meeting power constraints set
forth by the electrical power grid. |