Safety mechanisms, wake up and shutdown methods in distributed power installations
US8531055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/76
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A distributed power system including multiple DC power sources and multiple power modules. The power modules include inputs coupled respectively to the DC power sources and outputs coupled in series to form a serial string. An inverter is coupled to the serial string. The inverter converts power input from the serial string to output power. A signaling mechanism between the inverter and the power module is adapted for controlling operation of the power modules.
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