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Reverse bias protected solar array with integrated bypass batteryA method for protecting the photovoltaic cells in a photovoltaic (PV) array from reverse bias damage by utilizing a rechargeable battery for bypassing current from a shaded photovoltaic cell or group of cells, avoiding the need for a bypass diode. Further, the method mitigates the voltage degradation of a PV array caused by shaded cells.
Document ID
20120012498
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Landis, Geoffrey A
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
July 3, 2012
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-8,212,138
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-11/696,441

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