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Solar charged hybrid power system

  • US 8,354,818 B2
  • Filed: 10/09/2007
  • Issued: 01/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A solar powered hybrid power system comprising:

  • a solar charge collector adapted to collect solar charge;

    a charge storage system comprising at least a first charge storage device adapted to receive and store charge from said solar charge collector;

    wherein said charge storage system further comprises a power electronic circuit selectively connectable to at least a second charge storage device, said power electronic circuit adapted to transfer said stored charge from said first charge storage device to said at least a second charge storage device at a selectable voltage level, said second charge storage device at a higher voltage level than said first charge storage device, said first charge storage device simultaneously powering at least one power system, said solar charge collector alternately connectable through said power electronic circuit to said second charge storage system to charge said second charge storage system, said solar charge collector connected in series to said second charge storage system during said charging.

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