Methods for mapping power generation installations
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1. A method comprising:
- commanding a first power device having output terminals to change an output electrical parameter;
receiving output parameters reported by a plurality of power devices; and
determining, by analyzing the output parameters, which power devices of the plurality of power devices are serially coupled to the first power device.
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Abstract
Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for recording, by a device, identifying information of a plurality of components of a photovoltaic (PV) installation. The method may record, by the device, at least one of timestamps or locations corresponding to each component of the plurality of components. The method may generate, based on the identifying information, timestamps, and locations, a map of the PV installation.
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1. A method comprising:
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commanding a first power device having output terminals to change an output electrical parameter; receiving output parameters reported by a plurality of power devices; and determining, by analyzing the output parameters, which power devices of the plurality of power devices are serially coupled to the first power device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A power device comprising:
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a variable impedance; a communication module; and a controller, wherein the communication module is configured to receive a message commanding the controller to vary an impedance of the variable impedance, and the controller is configured to vary the impedance of the variable impedance responsive to the communication module receiving the message. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system comprising:
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a plurality of power sources; a plurality of power devices, each power device coupled to a respective power source of the plurality of power sources, wherein the plurality of power devices are connected to form a serial string; and a system power device coupled to the serial string, wherein the system power device is configured to signal, via a communication device, a selected power device of the plurality of power devices to increase an electrical parameter output by the selected power device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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