Enhanced System and Method for Matrix Panel Ties for Large Installations
First Claim
1. A low voltage/power ratio photovoltaic power generation panel comprising:
- a plurality of photovoltaic cells, wherein at least a subset of the cells are arranged in an array of “
x”
columns and “
y”
rows of cells connected in a two dimensional matrix configuration, wherein the cells in each row are connected in parallel and the cells in each column are connected in series.
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Abstract
A low voltage/power ratio photovoltaic power generation panel includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells, wherein at least a subset of the cells are arranged in an array of “x” columns and “y” rows of cells connected in a two dimensional matrix configuration, wherein the cells in each row are connected in parallel and the cells in each column are connected in series. The cells in the panel are connected by arranging the plurality of cells in a plurality of columns, each column having a number of cells; arranging the plurality of columns in the number of rows; and connecting the plurality of cells together in a two dimensional matrix configuration by connecting the cells in each row together in parallel and the cells in each column in series.
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13 Claims
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1. A low voltage/power ratio photovoltaic power generation panel comprising:
a plurality of photovoltaic cells, wherein at least a subset of the cells are arranged in an array of “
x”
columns and “
y”
rows of cells connected in a two dimensional matrix configuration, wherein the cells in each row are connected in parallel and the cells in each column are connected in series.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of connecting a plurality of photovoltaic cells together in a panel comprising:
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arranging the plurality of cells in a plurality of columns, each column having a number of cells; arranging the plurality of columns in the number of rows; and connecting the plurality of cells together in a two dimensional matrix configuration by connecting the cells in each row together in parallel and the cells in each column in series. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A power generating system comprising:
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a plurality of photovoltaic cell panels; each panel containing a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected together in a two dimensional matrix configuration; and an inverter connected between at least one of the panels and an AC power distribution grid. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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