Systems and methods to balance solar panels in a multi-panel system
    12.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods to balance solar panels in a multi-panel system 有权
    在多面板系统中平衡太阳能电池板的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07602080B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-13

    申请号:US12411317

    申请日:2009-03-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods to balance currents among a plurality of photovoltaic units connected in series. In aspect, a management unit is coupled between a photovoltaic energy production unit and a string of energy production units. The management unit has an energy storage element (e.g., a capacitor) connected to the photovoltaic energy production unit. The management unit further has a switch to selectively couple to the energy storage element and the photovoltaic energy production unit to the string. The management unit allows the current in the string to be larger than the current in the photovoltaic energy production unit.

    Abstract translation: 在串联连接的多个光电单元之间平衡电流的系统和方法。 在一方面,管理单元耦合在光伏能量产生单元和一排能量产生单元之间。 管理单元具有连接到光伏能量产生单元的能量存储元件(例如,电容器)。 管理单元还具有选择性地将能量存储元件和光伏能量产生单元耦合到串的开关。 管理单元允许串中的电流大于光伏能量生产单元中的电流。

    Systems and methods for mapping the connectivity topology of local management units in photovoltaic arrays
    13.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for mapping the connectivity topology of local management units in photovoltaic arrays 有权
    用于映射光伏阵列中本地管理单元的连接拓扑的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09312399B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US12904919

    申请日:2010-10-14

    CPC classification number: H02S40/34 G05B15/02 H01L31/02021 H01L31/05 Y02E10/50

    Abstract: Provided are a system and method for determining a connectivity topology of local management units (LMUs) in a solar photovoltaic power generation (SPVPG) system. Each of the LMUs is connected within the SPVPG between a solar panel and a set of power lines of the SPVPG. The set of power lines connects the LMUs to form a network. The connectivity topology of LMUs in the network is determined using, for example, indirect indications of connections of an LMU and the SPVPG and indications of the physical location of the LMU with respect to other elements of the SPVPG.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定太阳能光伏发电(SPVPG)系统中的本地管理单元(LMU)的连接拓扑的系统和方法。 每个LMU在SPVPG之间连接在太阳能电池板和SPVPG的一组电源线之间。 该组电源线将LMU连接成一个网络。 使用例如LMU和SPVPG的连接的间接指示以及相对于SPVPG的其他元件的LMU的物理位置的指示来确定网络中的LMU的连接拓扑。

    Systems and methods for an identification protocol between a local controller coupled to control a solar module and a master controller
    14.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for an identification protocol between a local controller coupled to control a solar module and a master controller 有权
    用于在控制太阳能模块和主控制器之间的本地控制器之间的识别协议的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09124139B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-01

    申请号:US13460545

    申请日:2012-04-30

    Abstract: Systems and methods for local and master management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes sending a first identification code from a local management unit to a master management unit. The first identification code is associated with the first local management unit, and the local management unit controls a solar module. An authentication of the first identification code is received from the master management unit. In response to receiving the authentication, active operation of the local management unit is continued (e.g., for a set time period).

    Abstract translation: 光伏能源系统中的本地和主管理单位的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,在计算机系统中实现的方法包括将第一识别码从本地管理单元发送到主管理单元。 第一识别码与第一本地管理单元相关联,并且本地管理单元控制太阳能模块。 从主管理单元接收到第一识别码的认证。 响应于接收到认证,继续本地管理单元的主动操作(例如,设定的时间段)。

    Systems and methods to balance solar panels in a multi-panel system
    16.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods to balance solar panels in a multi-panel system 有权
    在多面板系统中平衡太阳能电池板的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08860246B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-14

    申请号:US12567169

    申请日:2009-09-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods to balance currents among a plurality of photovoltaic units connected in series. In aspect, a management unit is coupled between a photovoltaic energy production unit and a string of energy production units. The management unit has an energy storage element (e.g., a capacitor) connected to the photovoltaic energy production unit. The management unit further has a switch to selectively couple to the energy storage element and the photovoltaic energy production unit to the string. The management unit allows the current in the string to be larger than the current in the photovoltaic energy production unit.

    Abstract translation: 在串联连接的多个光电单元之间平衡电流的系统和方法。 在一方面,管理单元耦合在光伏能量产生单元和一串能量产生单元之间。 管理单元具有连接到光伏能量产生单元的能量存储元件(例如,电容器)。 管理单元还具有选择性地将能量存储元件和光伏能量产生单元耦合到串的开关。 管理单元允许串中的电流大于光伏能量生产单元中的电流。

    Systems and Methods for Mapping the Connectivity Topology of Local Management Units in Photovoltaic Arrays
    18.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Mapping the Connectivity Topology of Local Management Units in Photovoltaic Arrays 有权
    用于映射光伏阵列中本地管理单元的连接拓扑的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110245989A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-06

    申请号:US12904919

    申请日:2010-10-14

    CPC classification number: H02S40/34 G05B15/02 H01L31/02021 H01L31/05 Y02E10/50

    Abstract: Provided are a system and method for determining a connectivity topology of local management units (LMUs) in a solar photovoltaic power generation (SPVPG) system. Each of the LMUs is connected within the SPVPG between a solar panel and a set of power lines of the SPVPG. The set of power lines connects the LMUs to form a network. The connectivity topology of LMUs in the network is determined using, for example, indirect indications of connections of an LMU and the SPVPG and indications of the physical location of the LMU with respect to other elements of the SPVPG.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定太阳能光伏发电(SPVPG)系统中的本地管理单元(LMU)的连接拓扑的系统和方法。 每个LMU在SPVPG之间连接在太阳能电池板和SPVPG的一组电源线之间。 该组电源线将LMU连接成一个网络。 使用例如LMU和SPVPG的连接的间接指示以及相对于SPVPG的其他元件的LMU的物理位置的指示来确定网络中的LMU的连接拓扑。

    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller
    19.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller 有权
    本地控制器和主控制器之间的识别协议的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110173276A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-14

    申请号:US12985883

    申请日:2011-01-06

    Abstract: Systems and methods for local and master management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes sending a first identification code from a local management unit to a master management unit. The first identification code is associated with the first local management unit, and the local management unit controls a solar module. An authentication of the first identification code is received from the master management unit. In response to receiving the authentication, active operation of the local management unit is continued (e.g., for a set time period).

    Abstract translation: 光伏能源系统中的本地和主管理单位的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,在计算机系统中实现的方法包括将第一识别码从本地管理单元发送到主管理单元。 第一识别码与第一本地管理单元相关联,并且本地管理单元控制太阳能模块。 从主管理单元接收到第一识别码的认证。 响应于接收到认证,继续本地管理单元的主动操作(例如,设定的时间段)。

    Systems and methods to reduce the number and cost of management units of distributed power generators
    20.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods to reduce the number and cost of management units of distributed power generators 有权
    减少分布式发电机管理单位数量和成本的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09431825B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-30

    申请号:US13346482

    申请日:2012-01-09

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals.

    Abstract translation: 用于配置和管理太阳能电池板以形成具有改进的性能并降低成本的太阳能发电机串的装置和方法。 光伏能量发生器通过一个或多个组合的本地管理单元(CLMU)连接,每个组合的本地管理单元(CLMU)具有连接到并被配置为从相应的太阳能电池板接收直流电力的多个直流电转换器。 利用CLMU的直流转换器共享的控制器单元来分别控制每个转换器的操作,使从太阳能电池板提取的功率最大化。 与控制器单元耦合的通信单元用于促进控制器单元与远离CLMU的系统单元之间的通信以报告测量和接收控制信号。

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