Patent ID: 6750391
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: H02J,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10S

Abstract:
A modular alternating current photovoltaic power generation apparatus comprising:a photovoltaic module generating power in the form of direct current; and one or more power conversion and transfer units attached to said module, each said unit comprising a unitary housing extending a length or width of said module, which housing comprises: contact means for receiving direct current from said module; one or more direct current-to-alternating current inverters and associated collective electronic circuits, printed circuit boards, and components; direct current circuitry and associated components; alternating current circuitry, arrav interconnections, and surge protection; and an alternating current bus; wherein said apparatus outputs only alternating current electric power and requires no external direct current fuses or direct current disconnects.