System and method for addressing solar energy production capacity loss due to field buildup between cells and glass and frame assembly
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for addressing solar energy production capacity loss due to field buildup between cells and glass and frame assembly 有权
    用于解决太阳能生产能力损失的系统和方法,由于电池与玻璃和框架组件之间的现场积聚

    公开(公告)号:US09312697B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US12628997

    申请日:2009-12-01

    CPC classification number: H02S40/34 H02J3/383 H05F3/02 Y02E10/563

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for removing charge buildup/leakage from solar modules. A discharge controller may be coupled between a solar module and a string bus of a solar array. The discharge controller may be configured to disconnect the solar module from the string bus, and to connect a grounded frame to solar cells of the solar module. Since the grounded frame of the solar module may be grounded, connecting the grounded frame and the solar cells allows charge buildup/leakage to discharge into ground.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于消除太阳能组件的电荷累积/泄漏的系统和方法。 放电控制器可以耦合在太阳能模块和太阳能阵列的串总线之间。 放电控制器可以被配置为将太阳能模块与串总线断开,并将接地框架连接到太阳能模块的太阳能电池。 由于太阳能模块的接地框架可能接地,因此连接接地框架和太阳能电池可以使电荷积聚/泄漏放电到地面。

    System and method for enhanced watch dog in solar panel installations
    2.
    发明授权
    System and method for enhanced watch dog in solar panel installations 有权
    太阳能电池板安装中增强型手表的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08823218B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-02

    申请号:US13092783

    申请日:2011-04-22

    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。

    Systems and Methods to Reduce the Number and Cost of Management Units of Distributed Power Generators
    3.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods to Reduce the Number and Cost of Management Units of Distributed Power Generators 有权
    降低分布式发电机管理单元数量和成本的系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130026840A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    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。

    Apparatuses and Methods to Reduce Safety Risks Associated with Photovoltaic Systems
    4.
    发明申请
    Apparatuses and Methods to Reduce Safety Risks Associated with Photovoltaic Systems 审中-公开
    减少与光伏系统相关的安全风险的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110061713A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-17

    申请号:US12948614

    申请日:2010-11-17

    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。

    Systems and methods for using a power converter for transmission of data over the power feed
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for using a power converter for transmission of data over the power feed 有权
    使用功率转换器在馈电上传输数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08860241B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-14

    申请号:US12506929

    申请日:2009-07-21

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods include a photovoltaic energy production unit to generate electricity. A local management unit is coupled between the photovoltaic energy production unit and a connection of energy production units forming a string bus. The local management unit includes a controller and switching circuitry. The controller provide a control for the switching circuitry to deliver electrical energy to the string bus. A communication transmission modulator is associated with the local management unit. The communication transmission modulator modulates the control with data to be transmitted from the local management unit over the string bus.

    Abstract translation: 装置和方法包括发电的光伏发电装置。 本地管理单元耦合在光伏能量产生单元和形成串母线的能量产生单元的连接之间。 本地管理单元包括控制器和开关电路。 控制器为开关电路提供控制,以将电能传递给串母线。 通信传输调制器与本地管理单元相关联。 通信传输调制器通过串总线从本地管理单元发送的数据来调制控制。

    System and method for local string management unit
    8.
    发明授权
    System and method for local string management unit 有权
    本地字符串管理单元的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08314375B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-20

    申请号:US12691692

    申请日:2010-01-21

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods include a solar array having one or more strings of series-connected local management units (LMUs). Each LMU is parallel-connected to one of a plurality of solar modules. The strings are connected in parallel via a parallel bus. Local string management units (LSMUs) can increase or decrease an output voltage of the solar array by upconverting or downconverting string output voltages from each string. LSMUs can also operate in a bypass mode to increase overall power output.

    Abstract translation: 装置和方法包括具有一串或多串串联本地管理单元(LMU)的太阳能阵列。 每个LMU并联连接到多个太阳能模块之一。 串通过并行总线并联连接。 本地字符串管理单元(LSMU)可以通过从每个字符串上变频或下变频串输出电压来增加或减少太阳能电池阵列的输出电压。 LSMU也可以在旁路模式下工作,以增加总功率输出。

    Systems and methods for an identification protocol between a local controller and a master controller in a photovoltaic power generation system
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for an identification protocol between a local controller and a master controller in a photovoltaic power generation system 有权
    用于光伏发电系统中的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:US08271599B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    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)。

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