Methods and apparatus for high-frequency electrical power collection and transfer

摘要

Methods and apparatus for supplying power to an electrical line or grid by using high-frequency alternating current (HFAC) are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for collecting and transmitting electrical power to an AC line operating at a line frequency may include a plurality of high frequency AC power sources; a high frequency AC bus, connected to each of the high frequency AC sources; and a line frequency converter, the input of which is connected to the high frequency AC bus and the output of which is connectable to the AC line.

主权项

1. An apparatus for collecting and transmitting electrical power to an AC utility grid operating at a line frequency, comprising:
a plurality of high frequency AC power sources, wherein the high frequency AC power sources operate synchronously; a high frequency AC bus, connected to each of the high frequency AC power sources; a line frequency converter, a power input of which is connected to the high frequency AC bus and a power output of which is connectable to the AC utility grid; and a high frequency voltage source connected to the high frequency AC bus to provide:
a high frequency reference signal to the high frequency AC power sources to allow the high frequency AC power sources to operate synchronously, anda stable voltage reference to maintain a stable voltage in the high frequency bus.