Photovoltaic Module Power Optimiser

A low-cost universal converter that can act as either a power optimiser or a micro-inverter for photovoltaic (PV) modules would maximise the energy output of photovoltaic systems by constantly extracting the maximum power from each photovoltaic panel separately.

Competitive advantage

  • High frequency and intelligent design that can detect potential faults in PV modules and ancillary equipment, thereby avoiding costly downtime
  • Allows flexible installation design with multiple orientations, slopes and PV panel types in the same string
  • String voltages can be kept constant, providing greater flexibility with longer strings and strings of different lengths to design optimal solar PV systems

Impact

  • More efficient photovoltaic power systems
  • Improved safety functionality
  • Improved energy yield and reduced energy loss due to shading effects

Capabilities and facilities

  • State-of-the-art test facilities including accelerated testing
  • First class instrumentation and measurement
  • Prototyping and testing solutions
  • Realtime simulation
Tags
lensDecarbonising the Grid with Renewables
lensClean Energy