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Converter and photovoltaic generation systems with converter

US10170909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/56
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A converter for use in a distributed power system for stepping up or down a voltage of a power source connected thereto includes a step up/down circuit that receives the voltage, steps up or steps down the voltage from the power source, and then outputs the stepped up/down voltage; and a control circuit that detects the voltage from the power source and transmits a control signal for stepping up or stepping down the voltage to the step up/down circuit. The control circuit transmits an identification signal that identifies the converter and is configured to receive an identification signal from another converter when the other converter is connected to the converter.

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