Dynamically setting a threshold output level for a solar array
US9813022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for managing a solar array. Light is measured using a threshold sensor to generate sensor data. A selected threshold is computed for an electrical output generated by a plurality of solar cells in the solar array based on the sensor data using control logic in a control module.
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