Methods for mapping power generation installations
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G06F-017/11
G06K-007/14
G06K-007/10
출원번호
US-0447981
(2017-03-02)
등록번호
US-10061957
(2018-08-28)
발명자
/ 주소
Yoscovich, Ilan
Galin, Yoav
Fishelov, Amir
Loewenstern, Yakir
Braginsky, David
Handelsman, Lior
Gidon, Ohad
Sella, Guy
출원인 / 주소
Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
대리인 / 주소
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
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초록▼
Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for recording, by a device, identifying information of a plurality of components of a photovoltaic (PV) installation. The method may record, by the device, at least one of timestamps or locations corresponding to each component of the
Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for recording, by a device, identifying information of a plurality of components of a photovoltaic (PV) installation. The method may record, by the device, at least one of timestamps or locations corresponding to each component of the plurality of components. The method may generate, based on the identifying information, timestamps, and locations, a map of the PV installation.
대표청구항▼
1. A method comprising: commanding a first power device having output terminals to change an output electrical parameter;receiving output parameters reported by a plurality of power devices; anddetermining, by analyzing the output parameters, which power devices of the plurality of power devices are
1. A method comprising: commanding a first power device having output terminals to change an output electrical parameter;receiving output parameters reported by a plurality of power devices; anddetermining, by analyzing the output parameters, which power devices of the plurality of power devices are serially coupled to the first power device. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of power devices comprise a DC/DC converter or a DC/AC converter. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein one or more of the power devices serially coupled to the first power device are configured to maximize an electrical parameter of one or more photovoltaic (PV) modules coupled to the one or more power devices serially coupled to the first power device. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the commanding and the receiving comprise using wireless technologies. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the commanding and the receiving are carried out over conducting electrical lines. 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: selecting a second power device and a third power device from the plurality of power devices;varying a first impedance coupled to the second power device;varying a second impedance coupled to the third power device;injecting, using a pulse source, a voltage or current pulse over a power line coupled to the second power device and the third power device;measuring a response of a reflected wave corresponding to the pulse; anddetermining a relative proximity of the first impedance and the second impedance to the pulse source. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the first impedance and the second impedance are varied at a frequency of greater than 100 kHz. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the first impedance and the second impedance are varied at different times. 9. The method of claim 6, wherein the first impedance and the second impedance each comprise a switch that is turned ON and OFF. 10. A power device comprising: a variable impedance;a communication module; anda controller,wherein the communication module is configured to receive a message commanding the controller to vary an impedance of the variable impedance, and the controller is configured to vary the impedance of the variable impedance responsive to the communication module receiving the message. 11. The power device of claim 10, wherein the controller is configured to vary the impedance at a frequency of greater than 100 kHz. 12. The power device of claim 10, wherein the variable impedance comprises at least one inductor and at least one capacitor. 13. The power device of claim 10, wherein the variable impedance comprises at least one switch. 14. The power device of claim 10, wherein the power device further comprises at least one of a DC/DC converter or a DC/AC converter. 15. The power device of claim 10, further comprising a junction box of a photovoltaic generator, wherein the variable impedance, the communication module and the controller are integrated in the junction box. 16. A system comprising: a plurality of power sources;a plurality of power devices, each power device coupled to a respective power source of the plurality of power sources, wherein the plurality of power devices are connected to form a serial string; anda system power device coupled to the serial string, wherein the system power device is configured to signal, via a communication device, a selected power device of the plurality of power devices to increase an electrical parameter output by the selected power device. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the system power device is configured to receive output parameters reported by the plurality of power devices and to determine, by analyzing the output parameters, which power devices of the plurality of power devices are serially coupled to the power device. 18. The system of claim 16, wherein the system power device comprises a DC/AC converter. 19. The system of claim 16, wherein each of the plurality of power devices comprises a DC/DC converter. 20. The system of claim 16, wherein the electrical parameter is voltage.
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