Device system and method for coupling multiple photovoltaic arrays
US8461507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/56
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photovoltaic system, method and apparatus are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a power converter configured to convert power from one form to another form, and an interface portion adapted to couple to the power converter, a first photovoltaic array, a second photovoltaic array, and a third photovoltaic array. In variations, the interface portion is configured to modulate an application of a voltage from the first photovoltaic array to the second and third photovoltaic arrays so as to adjust a voltage applied from the three photovoltaic arrays to the power converter.
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