Modes of Energy Packets in the Energy Packet Grid

We advance the concept of the Energy Packet Grid (EP Grid), which is an alternative paradigm for the architecture and operation of the power grid. In particular, we introduce the concept of energy packet (EP) shapes, which are different ways to define energy packets. Additionally, we present so-called EP modes, which are different ways to conduct an EP transfer. We introduce the current-mode, the power-mode, and the mixed-mode. The EP modes are demonstrated with prototype EP devices in our real-world laboratory and in simulations.