PARTIAL POWER CONVERTER

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Inventor(s)

Piniwan Thiwanka Bandara Wijekoon of Nuremberg (DE)

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Emanuel Vallarella of Nuremberg (DE)

Roland Huempfner of Nuremberg (DE)

PARTIAL POWER CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484612 titled 'PARTIAL POWER CONVERTER

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a partial power converter that is designed to be connected to one or more photovoltaic panels as inputs and has a direct current output bus. The photovoltaic panels generate direct current, and the converter includes a photovoltaic-side converter with at least two switching cells, a bus-side converter with at least two switching cells, an energy storage element connected between the two converters, and an indirect voltage source that regulates the energy storage element. These components are connected in parallel between the first and second nodes of the converter.

The patent application describes a partial power converter that converts direct current generated by photovoltaic panels into a usable form.
The converter includes a photovoltaic-side converter and a bus-side converter, both comprising switching cells.
An energy storage element is connected between the two converters to store excess energy.
An indirect voltage source is used to regulate the energy storage element.
The components of the converter are connected in parallel between the first and second nodes.

Potential applications of this technology:

Renewable energy systems: The partial power converter can be used in renewable energy systems that utilize photovoltaic panels to generate electricity.
Grid-tied systems: The converter can be used in grid-tied systems to convert the direct current generated by photovoltaic panels into a form that can be fed into the electrical grid.
Off-grid systems: The converter can also be used in off-grid systems to convert the direct current generated by photovoltaic panels into a usable form for powering appliances and devices.

Problems solved by this technology:

Efficient power conversion: The partial power converter improves the efficiency of power conversion from photovoltaic panels by utilizing switching cells and an energy storage element.
Voltage regulation: The indirect voltage source helps regulate the energy storage element, ensuring stable and consistent power output.
Integration with existing systems: The converter can be easily integrated into existing renewable energy systems, making it a versatile solution for various applications.

Benefits of this technology:

Increased energy efficiency: The partial power converter improves the overall energy efficiency of photovoltaic systems by optimizing power conversion and reducing energy losses.
Enhanced grid integration: The converter enables seamless integration of photovoltaic systems with the electrical grid, allowing for efficient utilization of renewable energy.
Reliable power supply: The voltage regulation provided by the indirect voltage source ensures a stable and reliable power supply, minimizing fluctuations and potential disruptions.

Original Abstract Submitted

The technology of this application relates to a partial power converter that is configured to be connected to at least one photovoltaic panel as inputs and a direct current output bus, the at least one photovoltaic panel generating a direct current. The partial power converter includes a photovoltaic-side converter comprising at least two switching cells, a bus-side converter comprising at least two switching cells, the bus-side converter being configured to switch a total current of the photovoltaic-side converter, an energy storage element connected between the photovoltaic-side converter and the bus-side converter, and an indirect voltage source configured to regulate the energy storage element. The photovoltaic-side converter, the bus-side converter and the energy storage element are connected in parallel between the first node and the second node of the partial power converter.