Optimizer battery PV energy generation systems
Embodiments disclose an energy generation system including a photovoltaic (PV) array having a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, where each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and configured to receive DC power from the respective PV module, and an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
1. An energy generation system, comprising:
a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel;
a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and configured to receive DC power from the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different PV module; and
an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
2. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein each Opti-battery pack is positioned proximate to the respective PV module.
3. The energy generation system of claim 2 , wherein each Opti-battery pack is positioned underneath the respective PV module.
4. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein each Opti-battery pack includes a DC-to-DC converter configured to perform maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) on DC power from the respective PV module.
5. The energy generation system of claim 4 , wherein the DC-to-DC converter is a bidirectional DC-to-DC converter configured to convert DC power from battery cells in the Opti-battery pack and DC power from the respective PV module.
6. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of Opti-battery packs are serially connected.
7. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of PV modules and the plurality of Opti-battery packs are equal in number.
8. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of Opti-battery packs are coupled to less than all PV modules of the plurality of PV modules.
9. The energy generation system of claim 1 , wherein some PV modules of the plurality of PV modules are coupled to respective PV optimizers.
10. An energy generation system, comprising:
a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel;
a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the PV array, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective PV module and comprises a DC-to-DC converter for performing maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) of power outputted by the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different PV module; and
an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Opti-battery packs and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
11. The energy generation system of claim 10 , wherein the DC-to-DC converter is also configured to convert the DC power provided by the respective PV module.
12. The energy generation system of claim 10 , wherein the Opti-battery pack further comprises battery cells and a battery management system (BMS).
13. The energy generation system of claim 12 , wherein the DC-to-DC converter, the battery cells, and the BMS are contained within a single enclosure.
14. The energy generation system of claim 12 , wherein the battery cells and the BMS are contained within a separate enclosure from the DC-to-DC converter.
15. An energy generation system, comprising:
a photovoltaic (PV) array comprising a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, wherein each PV module is a PV panel;
a plurality of Optimizers coupled to the PV array, wherein each Optimizer is coupled to a respective PV module and comprises a DC-to-DC converter for performing maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) of power outputted by the respective PV module, and wherein each Optimizer is coupled to a different PV module;
a plurality of Opti-battery packs coupled to the plurality of Optimizers, wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a respective Optimizer for storing power provided by the respective PV module, and wherein each Opti-battery pack is coupled to a different Optimizer; and
an inverter configured to receive DC power from the plurality of Optimizers and to convert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the DC-to-DC converter is also configured to convert the DC power provided by a respective Opti-battery pack.
17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the Opti-battery pack further comprises battery cells and a battery management system (BMS).
18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the Optimizer comprises a connector for interfacing with the respective Opti-battery pack.