Title: Opportunities and challenges for power electronics in PV modules
Description: The presentation describes the value of adding DC converters and other power electronics to modules to improve their output even when shading or bad cells would otherwise decrease the module output. The presentation was part of a workshop sponsored by ARPA-E exploring the opportunities for power electronics to support PV applications.
Subjects: Photovoltaic cells, Design and construction, Photovoltaic power systems, Technological innovations