Solar cell array and solar power generation apparatus using it
US6111188A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S136/293
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solar cell array is constructed by connecting plural solar cell strings in parallel, and the solar cell array is arranged to have strings of two or more rated voltages. This arrangement permits the solar cell array to be designed so as to maximize the output capacity in an area where the solar cells can be installed. In addition, the arrangement has high degrees of freedom of design to enable to construct a preferred configuration in terms of the design. Further, the solar cell array can be provided in a device configuration of low cost. Also provided is an array constructing method to facilitate installation and wiring.
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