PV SYSTEM HAVING DISTRIBUTED DC-DC CONVERTERS

摘要

A solar energy field having one or more solar energy assemblies is provided. The solar energy assemblies can each have a DC-DC converter which when used with a central converter maintains line voltage between the two below a regulatory threshold such as 80 Volts. The central converter can be a DC-AC converter or a DC-DC converter. Each of the DC-DC converters have or are coupled with an MPPT controller, and in some forms the DC-DC converters can include smart meter devices. Plug and play devices can be used between the DC-DC converters and the central converter. The central converter can provide power to an AC or DC grid within a dwelling such as a house.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a solar energy assembly having an array of photovoltaic cells each structured to convert electromagnetic radiation into an electric current, the solar energy assembly including a DC-DC converter in electrical communication with the array of photovoltaic cells and having electronic circuitry that regulates a direct current (DC) electrical output of the solar energy assembly to be less than a predefined threshold voltage, the DC-DC converters including a communications device structured to bi-directionally communicate information with a central communications hub, the solar energy assembly also including a plug and play power outlet device of the DC-DC converter.