Optimum Use of Solar Electricity
First Claim
1. A solar electric converter system comprising:
- one or more solar panels,an energy storage unit charger and a variable appliance loader connected in parallel,wherein the variable appliance loader is configured to load the one or more solar panels to maintain an optimized maximum power output voltage.
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Abstract
Solar electric energy is optimally used by varying one or more connected loads to achieve a maximum output power voltage. Entire appliances may be switched on or off, or modulated, as in the case for example of a heat pump compressor circuit or electric water heater. Variations of this theme are used to prioritize appliance usage for overall improved convenience and efficiency. Solar electric appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air dryers and water pumps are described. This and other electric sources may be used to power electric garden tools. Electric distribution tools and methods are described as well as electric garden tillers with features such as semi-control and smooth operation.
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12 Claims
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1. A solar electric converter system comprising:
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one or more solar panels, an energy storage unit charger and a variable appliance loader connected in parallel, wherein the variable appliance loader is configured to load the one or more solar panels to maintain an optimized maximum power output voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 7, 8)
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- 5. A solar powered heat pump, comprising one or more solar panels, a heat pump comprising an air handling fan and a variable speed compressor, wherein the variable speed compressor is configured to be driven at different levels from solar panel energy output at commersurately different levels.
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9. A solar electric prioritizing converter system for optimizing load on a solar electric output, comprising:
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a battery charger electrically connected to the solar electric output that charges a battery as needed; a converter that electrically connects the solar electric output to at least a higher priority category of appliances and a lower priority category of appliances, wherein the higher priority of appliances preferentially are presented as a load on the solar electric output to maintain an optimum output voltage. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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