公开(公告)号：US09368965B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13418279

申请日：2012-03-12

Applicant: Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

Inventor： Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

IPC: H02J1/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/385 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/707

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。

公开(公告)号：US08933321B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US12628977

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H02S50/10 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically or remotely rendering a solar array safe during an emergency or maintenance. A watchdog unit is disclosed for monitoring a signal from a central controller. If the signal is lost, interrupted, or becomes irregular, or if a shutdown signal is received, then the watchdog unit can shutdown one or more solar modules. Shutting down a solar module can mean disconnecting it from a power bus of the solar array or lowering the solar module voltage to a safe level.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在紧急或维护期间自动或远程地呈现太阳能阵列安全的系统和方法。 公开了一种用于监测来自中央控制器的信号的看门狗单元。 如果信号丢失，中断或变得不规则，或者如果接收到关闭信号，则看门狗单元可以关闭一个或多个太阳能模块。 关闭太阳能模块可能意味着将其与太阳能阵列的电源总线断开或将太阳能电池模块电压降至安全水平。

公开(公告)号：US08274172B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US13357331

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Maxym Makhota

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Maxym Makhota

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for regulating or limiting the voltage output from solar modules connected in series such that the voltage on a string bus connecting those solar modules does not exceed regulatory or safety limitations. This can be accomplished via a controller, local management units (for downconverting solar module voltage output), or a combination of the two.

公开(公告)号：US08058747B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12340540

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Mordechay Avrutsky ,  Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Mordechay Avrutsky ,  Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H02J1/10

CPC classification number: H02J1/102 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/387 ,  H02M3/157 ,  H02M3/33515 ,  H02M2001/0064 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y10T307/50

Abstract: High voltage direct current systems to connect direct current energy sources to an alternating current system. In one aspect, a system includes a plurality of direct current modules having variable direct current inputs; an inverter; and a direct current bus to connect the direct current modules to the inverter, where the bus is configured to operate at a nominal voltage higher than 100 volts and to operate within 10 percent of the nominal operating voltage.

Abstract translation: 高压直流系统将直流电源连接到交流系统。 一方面，系统包括具有可变直流输入的多个直流模块; 逆变器 以及将直流模块连接到逆变器的直流总线，其中总线被配置为在高于100伏的额定电压下工作并且在标称工作电压的10％内工作。

公开(公告)号：US20110218687A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13092783

申请日：2011-04-22

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  James Bickford

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  James Bickford

IPC: G06F1/28

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  G01R31/00 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H02J3/385 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs “handshaking” when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shutdown, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于太阳能电池板自动关闭，断开或降低功率的系统和方法。 太阳能电池板系统包括一个或多个主管理单元（MMU）和一个或多个本地管理单元（LMU）。 当系统运行时，MMU与LMU和LMU“握手”与LMU通信。 MMU连接到一个或多个控制器，这些控制器又连接到紧急检测传感器。 在对紧急情况进行传感器检测时，通知相关联的MMU，其又指示相关联的LMU采取适当的动作。 如果与MMU的通信已被切断，LMU将主动关闭，断开或减少相关联的太阳能电池板的输出。

公开(公告)号：US07884278B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12254780

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems by providing a safety switch on a photovoltaic panel. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel includes: at least one photovoltaic cell; a connector to output energy from the photovoltaic panel; and a switch coupled between the at least one photovoltaic cell and the connector. The switch is configured to disconnect the at least one photovoltaic cell from the connector during installation of the photovoltaic panel, and to connect the at least one photovoltaic cell with the connector after installation of the photovoltaic panel.

Abstract translation: 通过在光伏面板上提供安全开关来降低与光伏系统相关的安全隐患的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，光伏面板包括：至少一个光伏电池; 从光伏面板输出能量的连接器; 以及耦合在所述至少一个光伏电池和所述连接器之间的开关。 开关被配置成在安装光伏面板期间将至少一个光伏电池与连接器断开，并且在安装光伏面板之后将该至少一个光伏电池与连接器连接。

公开(公告)号：US07807919B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US12366597

申请日：2009-02-05

Applicant: Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems by providing a safety switch on a photovoltaic panel. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel includes: at least one photovoltaic cell; a connector to output energy from the photovoltaic panel; and a switch coupled between the at least one photovoltaic cell and the connector. The switch is configured to disconnect the at least one photovoltaic cell from the connector during installation of the photovoltaic panel, and to connect the at least one photovoltaic cell with the connector after installation of the photovoltaic panel.

Abstract translation: 通过在光伏面板上提供安全开关来降低与光伏系统相关的安全隐患的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，光伏面板包括：至少一个光伏电池; 从光伏面板输出能量的连接器; 以及耦合在所述至少一个光伏电池和所述连接器之间的开关。 开关被配置成在安装光伏面板期间将至少一个光伏电池与连接器断开，并且在安装光伏面板之后将该至少一个光伏电池与连接器连接。

公开(公告)号：US08415552B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US13232887

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Dan Kikinis

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Dan Kikinis

IPC: H01L25/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/03767 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S136/293

Abstract: A solar cell having an open loop voltage that approaches a critical voltage range when exposed to light. A circuit, connected to the solar cell, is configured to load the solar cell when the open loop voltage of the solar cell reaches a threshold within a predetermined range of the critical voltage range.

Abstract translation: 具有暴露于光的接近临界电压范围的开环电压的太阳能电池。 连接到太阳能电池的电路被配置为当太阳能电池的开环电压在临界电压范围的预定范围内达到阈值时负载太阳能电池。

公开(公告)号：US20130026842A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13418279

申请日：2012-03-12

Applicant: Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

Inventor： Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

IPC: H02J1/10

CPC classification number: H02J3/385 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/707

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。

公开(公告)号：US20120215367A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13460545

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Daniel Eizips ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Maxym Makhota

Inventor： Daniel Eizips ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Maxym Makhota

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02S10/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J3/385 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y04S40/24

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）。