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Rapid shutdown device for photovoltaic system and control method thereof and protection system

US11532935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2021
Grant dateDec 20, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a rapid shutdown device for a photovoltaic system, which is connected between a photovoltaic power generation module and a photovoltaic inverter and comprises an input port and an output port. The rapid shutdown device further comprises: a first switch and a second switch; a third switch and a fourth switch; a controller coupled to control terminals of the first switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch, and configured to control on and off of the first switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch, so that the rapid shutdown device operates in a normal state, a bypass state or a shutdown state.

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