Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Renewable Generation |
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 . This can maximise the energy output of PV systems by constantly extracting the maximum power from each PV 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 both longer strings and strings of different lengths , to design optimal solar PV systems
Impact • More efficient PV power systems
• Improved safety functionality
• Improved energy yield and reduced energy loss due to shading effects
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More Information Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
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• State-of-the-art test facilities including accelerated testing |
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• First-class instrumentation and measurement |
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• Prototyping and testing solutions |
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• Real-time simulation |
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