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Device for shunting current from photovoltaic circuit near the open circuit voltage and/or disconnecting solar module of a solar system

US9472691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2011
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

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

Abstract

Devices for reducing the open circuit voltages of solar systems are described. In one embodiment, a solar system includes a string of a plurality of solar modules having an open circuit voltage. The solar system also includes a device for reducing the open circuit voltage of the string of the plurality of solar modules during an open circuit configuration.

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