Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Plural load circuit systems – Control of current or power
Reexamination Certificate
2010-07-23
2011-10-11
Deberadinis, Robert L. (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Plural load circuit systems
Control of current or power
Reexamination Certificate
active
08035249
ABSTRACT:
Distributed maximum power point tracking systems, structures, and processes are provided for power generation structures, such as for but not limited to a solar panel arrays. In an exemplary solar panel string structure, distributed maximum power point tracking (DMPPT) modules are provided, such as integrated into or retrofitted for each solar panel. The DMPPT modules provide panel level control for startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown, and further provide flexible design and operation for strings of multiple panels. The strings are typically linked in parallel to a combiner box, and then toward and enhanced inverter module, which is typically connected to a power grid. Enhanced inverters are controllable either locally or remotely, wherein system status is readily determined, and operation of one or more sections of the system are readily controlled. The system provides increased operation time, and increased power production and efficiency, over a wide range of operating conditions.
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Newdoll Ronald M.
Shaver, II Argil E.
Deberadinis Robert L.
Glenn Michael A.
Glenn Paten Group
Newdoll Enterprises LLC
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