Solar string power point optimization

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10153383
APP PUB NO 20100126550A1
SERIAL NO

12403339

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An apparatus and method that controls the power produced by a string of solar cells, enabling the string to operate at its maximum power point when connected to a bus that operates at an externally controlled voltage. The apparatus and method can also be used to increase or decrease the output power of a string to any desired operating point.

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  • NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

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Foss, Andrew San Jose, US 7 530

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