Method and apparatus for power conversion with maximum power point tracking and burst mode capability
First Claim
1. An apparatus for converting DC input power to AC output power, comprising:
- an energy storage module; and
a burst mode controller for (i) causing energy to be stored in the energy storage module during at least one storage period and the energy to be drawn from the energy storage module during at least one burst period, wherein the AC output power is greater than the DC input power during the at least one burst period, and (ii) employing a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for operating a device providing the DC input power proximate a maximum power point (MPP).
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for converting a DC input power to a DC output power. The apparatus comprises an energy storage module and a burst mode controller. The burst mode controller causes energy to be stored in the energy storage module during at least one storage period, and further causes the energy to be drawn from the energy storage module during at least one burst period. During the at least one burst period, the DC output power is greater than the DC input power. Additionally, the burst mode controller employs a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for operating a device providing the DC input power proximate a maximum power point (MPP).
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for converting DC input power to AC output power, comprising:
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an energy storage module; and a burst mode controller for (i) causing energy to be stored in the energy storage module during at least one storage period and the energy to be drawn from the energy storage module during at least one burst period, wherein the AC output power is greater than the DC input power during the at least one burst period, and (ii) employing a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for operating a device providing the DC input power proximate a maximum power point (MPP). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for converting DC input power to AC output power, comprising:
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storing energy in an energy storage module during at least one storage period; drawing energy from the energy storage module during at least one burst period, wherein the AC output power is greater than the DC input power during the at least one burst period; and employing a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for operating a device providing the DC input power proximate a maximum power point (MPP). - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for power conversion, comprising:
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at least one photovoltaic (PV) module; at least one DC to AC inverter, wherein the at least one DC to AC inverter converts DC input power to AC output power; at least one energy storage module; and at least one burst mode controller for (i) causing energy to be stored in the at least one energy storage module during at least one storage period and the energy to be drawn from the at least one energy storage module during at least one burst period, wherein the AC output power of the at least one DC to AC inverter is greater than the DC input power of the at least one DC to AC inverter during the at least one burst period, and (ii) employing a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for operating the at least one PV module proximate a maximum power point (MPP). - View Dependent Claims (21)
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