login
Maxim presents its Cell-String Optimizer as the first IC to perform MPPT (maximum power point tracking) at low level in a panel; it allows photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest significantly more energy and simplifies design complexity for solar installation projects. by Graham Prophet @ edn-europe.com
Maxim’s cell-string optimizers are highly integrated DC-DC converters that replace the bypass diode and perform maximum power point tracking (MPPT) deep inside the PV module. By replacing each diode with a MPPT device, the on-off response to performance mismatch is eliminated; every cell-string contributes maximum power without interfering with the power production capability of others. This enhanced degree of flexibility leads to increased energy production; eliminating collateral performance loss due to module mismatch, degradation, soiling, localized shading, and row shading loss mechanisms.
PV cell string optimizer boosts solar panel output up to 30% – [Link]
Please follow and like us:
RELATED POSTS
29 May, 2018 Arduino Unveils its First FPGA Board with MKR Vidor 4000, and an updated Uno WiFi Board
9 October, 2017 Researchers Developed Hybrid 3D Printing Method To Make Flexible Wearable Devices
13 January, 2021 +/-18V Isolated DC-DC Converter Dual Supply Output from USB 5V Power Input
18 February, 2022 Sensor data collection from STM32 and SHT85 using Bluetooth Low Energy
3 October, 2019 Streamline the signal chain in factory automation
4 January, 2019 The All-in-one DOOGEE S90 Modular Rugged Phone will be Debuted at Crowdfunding Platform
Well,
I have done a little work in this area and almost any low cost power converter can do the same with a simple storage cap.
At low light levels any normal converter would normally be very inefficient. But the additions of a storage cap (electrolytic) allows the converter to run at a high power level for a short period of time. During this interval the converter runs at high efficiency. I simple peak detector can be used to turn the converter on with the cap voltage reach a MPPT point.
Check out the http://www.sunduino.com site there is support for solar panels with lots of useful documentation.
Bob K.