Energy generation system and method
US10734921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02N11/002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system comprises a power generator for generating electrical power and a switched capacitor converter for down-converting the output voltage of the power generator. The switched capacitor converter comprises a bank of capacitors and a switch arrangement. A controller is used for controlling the switches, based on a feedback signal from the power generator. This provides automatic control of the switched capacitor converter, thereby simplifying the overall control circuitry and improving efficiency.
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