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Photovoltaic rapid shutdown and arc sensing system

US12176700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2024
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 25, 2044

Classification

  • 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 system, apparatus and method for providing rapid shutdown for photovoltaic power systems and provides a system, apparatus and method for providing arc sensing for photovoltaic power systems. An AC current can be put on the DC bus to control PV panel shutdown. Local mean decomposition can be used to sense arcing on the DC bus.

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