Optimizer battery PV energy generation systems
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1. An energy generation system, comprising:
- a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel;
a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and configured to receive DC power from the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different PV module; and
an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
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Abstract
Embodiments disclose an energy generation system including a photovoltaic (PV) array having a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, where each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and configured to receive DC power from the respective PV module, and an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
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18 Claims
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1. An energy generation system, comprising:
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a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel; a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and configured to receive DC power from the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different PV module; and an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An energy generation system, comprising:
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a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel; a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and comprises a DC-to-DC converter for performing maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) of power outputted by the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different PV module; and an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An energy generation system, comprising:
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a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel; a plurality of Optimizers coupled to the PV array, wherein each Optimizer is coupled to a respective PV module and comprises a DC-to-DC converter for performing maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) of power outputted by the respective PV module, and wherein each Optimizer is coupled to a different PV module; a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the plurality of Optimizers, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective Optimizer for storing power provided by the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different Optimizer; and an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Optimizers and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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