Power converter for a solar panel
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1. A system comprising:
- a plurality of solar panels; and
a plurality of DC/DC power converters, each DC/DC power converter of the plurality of DC/DC power converters being connected to a respective solar panel of the plurality of solar panels; and
a central control system configured to generate a control signal, wherein each DC/DC power converter of the plurality of DC/DC power converters is configured to vary its mode of operation in response to receiving the control signal.
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Abstract
A solar array power generation system includes a solar array electrically connected to a control system. The solar array has a plurality of solar modules, each module having at least one DC/DC converter for converting the raw panel output to an optimized high voltage, low current output. In a further embodiment, each DC/DC converter requires a signal to enable power output of the solar modules.
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1. A system comprising:
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a plurality of solar panels; and a plurality of DC/DC power converters, each DC/DC power converter of the plurality of DC/DC power converters being connected to a respective solar panel of the plurality of solar panels; and a central control system configured to generate a control signal, wherein each DC/DC power converter of the plurality of DC/DC power converters is configured to vary its mode of operation in response to receiving the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14)
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4. An apparatus comprising:
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a solar panel comprising a plurality of solar cells; and a DC/DC power converter configured to maximize power generated by the plurality of solar cells, wherein the solar panel varies its mode of operation in response to a control signal. - View Dependent Claims (5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16)
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