Review of mismatch mitigation techniques for PV modules
The installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems is continuously increasing in both standalone
and grid‐connected applications. The energy conversion from solar PV modules is not very …
and grid‐connected applications. The energy conversion from solar PV modules is not very …
Micro cracks distribution and power degradation of polycrystalline solar cells wafer: Observations constructed from the analysis of 4000 samples
M Dhimish - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, the impact of Photovoltaic (PV) micro cracks is assessed through the analysis
of 4000 polycrystalline silicon solar cells. The inspection of the cracks has been carried out …
of 4000 polycrystalline silicon solar cells. The inspection of the cracks has been carried out …
A Simple Mismatch Mitigating Partial Power Processing Converter for Solar PV Modules
Partial shading affects the energy harvested from photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to a
mismatch in PV systems and causing energy losses. For this purpose, differential power …
mismatch in PV systems and causing energy losses. For this purpose, differential power …
Switched-capacitor converters with capacitor pre-charging
A Babazadeh, J Ejury, B Tang, R Carroll - US Patent 10,680,512, 2020 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A switched-capacitor converter includes a rectifier at the output, a plurality
of legs coupled between the input and the rectifier, and a controller. Each leg of the switched …
of legs coupled between the input and the rectifier, and a controller. Each leg of the switched …
Effect of solder flux on resistive solder bond hotspot generation in photovoltaic module circuit process and restoration of hotspot module
S Han, Y Cho, S Cho, K Lee, J Yi - Energy Technology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In photovoltaic (PV) modules, resistive solder bond (RSB) hotspots are the primary cause for
a reduction in output power of over 25%. They may be the result of inadequate soldering …
a reduction in output power of over 25%. They may be the result of inadequate soldering …
Photovoltaic power balancing and differential power processing
AHC Chang, AIT Avestruz, SB Leeb - US Patent App. 14/549,959, 2015 - Google Patents
Power production among photovoltaic elements can be equal ized through charge
redistribution, which can reduce or elimi nate the effect of partial shading. Also described is …
redistribution, which can reduce or elimi nate the effect of partial shading. Also described is …
Enhanced systems and methods for using a power converter for balancing modules in single-string and multi-string configurations
S Arditi, M Makhota - US Patent 10,756,545, 2020 - Google Patents
Apparatuses and methods include a solar array having one or more string buses of series-
connected solar modules. The current outputs from the solar modules on each string bus …
connected solar modules. The current outputs from the solar modules on each string bus …
System for balancing a series of cells
MM Peretz, I Zeltser - US Patent 11,251,628, 2022 - Google Patents
System for balancing series of cells, including circuits each having three or four cells,
including: one or two central cells and additional neighboring cells in each circuit, each …
including: one or two central cells and additional neighboring cells in each circuit, each …
DC balancer circuit with zero voltage switching
M Ilic, R Govindarajan, SD Lee - US Patent 11,437,929, 2022 - Google Patents
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for operation of a switched capacitor converter
(SCC). In some variations, the SCC includes a resonant circuit including an inductor …
(SCC). In some variations, the SCC includes a resonant circuit including an inductor …
DC Balancer Circuit with Zero Voltage Switching
M Ilic, R Govindarajan, SD Lee - US Patent App. 18/417,191, 2024 - Google Patents
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for operation of a switched capacitor converter
(SCC). In some variations, the SCC includes a resonant circuit including an inductor …
(SCC). In some variations, the SCC includes a resonant circuit including an inductor …