CPC H02J 7/35 (2013.01) [H02J 1/00 (2013.01); H02J 3/388 (2020.01); H02M 3/04 (2013.01); H02M 7/44 (2013.01); H02J 3/38 (2013.01); H02M 1/0077 (2021.05); Y02E 10/56 (2013.01)] | 41 Claims |
1. A method, comprising:
connecting outputs of a plurality of solar units in series to form a series connection, wherein each of the plurality of solar units comprises:
a solar generator having at least one solar cell to generate electric power, and
a DC/DC converter coupled with the solar generator to receive the electric power generated by the solar generator in entirety and configured to output the electric power through the plurality of solar units connected in series,
wherein the DC/DC converter is configured to employ a switching frequency for transferring electric power from the solar generator;
wherein when the DC/DC converter is switched on, the solar generator is connected in the series connection with the plurality of solar units;
wherein when the DC/DC converter is switched off, the solar generator is electronically disconnected from the series connection;
controlling the DC/DC converter of each of the plurality of solar units to operate a respective solar generator at a maximum power point independent of other solar units of the plurality of solar units that are connected in series; and
coupling a galvanically isolated inverter with the plurality of solar units in series to provide the electric power to a load.
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