Patents Assigned to Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
  • Patent number: 12136890
    Abstract: A multi-level inverter having one or more banks, each bank containing a plurality of low voltage MOSFET transistors. A processor configured to switch the plurality of low voltage MOSFET transistors in each bank to switch at multiple times during each cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Tzachi Glovinsky, Guy Sella, Yoav Galin
  • Patent number: 12132125
    Abstract: A bypass mechanism for a photovoltaic module which switches out the electronics and switches in a bypass mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Meir Gazit, Israel Gershman, Ehud Kirmayer, Leon Kupershmidt, Meir Adest
  • Patent number: 12126400
    Abstract: A network unit may be operatively attached to power lines of an interconnected power system and/or a device such as a power module that may further include a communication interface. The network unit may be operable to superimpose a first signal representative of a sensed parameter of the power system onto the power lines, thereby to transmit the first signal to other power modules in the interconnected power system or to a power device in interconnected power system. The network unit may receive a second signal of the parameter superimposed onto the power lines from another network unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: David Braginsky, Yoav Galin, Ilan Yoscovich
  • Patent number: 12126213
    Abstract: A multiplicity of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices may be equipped with a plurality of sensors which report on the state of various operational parameters of the UPS devices to a registry device. Output of the registry device may be displayed on a dedicated GUI and/or written to log files at a monitoring station. In the event that one or more sensors reports a parameter to the registry device which is indicative of a malfunction of one or more of the UPS devices, examination the registry device output may indicate which UPS device or devices is/are malfunctioning. Related embodiments, apparatus, systems, and methods are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaron Binder, Yehuda Levy, Ilan Yoscovich
  • Patent number: 12114653
    Abstract: A pest-control structure for a photovoltaic (PV) module installation may include a support beam mounted to a support surface. The support beam may include an interface surface. A PV module may be mounted to the support beam. At least one exclusion spacer may be mounted to the support beam at the interface surface or the PV module. The at least one exclusion spacer may restrict access to an area between the PV module and the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Yakir Loewenstern
  • Patent number: 12119758
    Abstract: A multi-level inverter having at least two banks, each bank containing a plurality of low voltage MOSFET transistors. A processor configured to switch the plurality of low voltage MOSFET transistors in each bank to switch at multiple times during each cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Ilan Yoscovich
  • Patent number: 12105120
    Abstract: A sensor circuit may comprise or otherwise be connected to a transformer. The transformer may comprise a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding may be configurable and/or connectable to sense a current flow in the primary winding. A configurable circuit with an output may be connected to the input of a comparator circuit. The output of the comparator circuit and one or both of the input of the configurable circuit or the output of the configurable circuit may connect across the secondary winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Yehuda Levy
  • Patent number: 12107417
    Abstract: A system and method for combining power from DC power sources. Each power source is coupled to a converter. Each converter converts input power to output power by monitoring and maintaining the input power at a maximum power point. Substantially all input power is converted to the output power, and the controlling is performed by allowing output voltage of the converter to vary. The converters are coupled in series. An inverter is connected in parallel with the series connection of the converters and inverts a DC input to the inverter from the converters into an AC output. The inverter maintains the voltage at the inverter input at a desirable voltage by varying the amount of the series current drawn from the converters. The series current and the output power of the converters, determine the output voltage at each converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Meir Adest, Lior Handelsman, Yoav Galin, Amir Fishelov, Guy Sella
  • Patent number: 12100948
    Abstract: An apparatus for a system power device utilized in an interconnected power system. The interconnected power system may include multiple system power devices connected to various inter connections of groups of direct currents (DC) from power sources which also may be connected in various series, parallel, series parallel and parallel series combinations for example. The apparatus may include a processor connected to a memory and a communication interface operatively attached to the processor. The communication interface may be adapted to connect to a mobile computing system of a user in close proximity to the system power devices. A graphical user interface (GUI) of the mobile computing system may allow various operational and re-configuration options for the interconnected power system which may include installation, maintenance and monitoring schedules in the interconnected power system when the user of the GUI is in close proximity to the system power devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaron Binder, Lior Handelsman, Ilan Yoscovich, Guy Sella, Menashe Walsh
  • Patent number: 12095523
    Abstract: A power line communication device including a current path provided between a first terminal and a second terminal. A coupling circuit connected between the first and second terminals includes a first circuit of a first inductor connected in parallel with a first capacitor and a first resistor. A sensor is configured to sense a communication parameter of the coupling circuit. The communication parameter may be a resonance of the first circuit, the quality (Q) factor of the resonance, the bandwidth (BW) of the coupling circuit, the resistance of the first resistor, or the impedance of the first circuit. A transceiver is adapted to couple to the first and second terminal to transmit a signal onto the current path or receive a signal from the current path responsive to the parameter of the coupling circuit and a level of current in the current path sensed by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Ofir Bieber
  • Patent number: 12095307
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a versatile UPS. The versatile UPS is operative to provide power to a load and to an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers (i.e., an electricity grid, or simply, “a grid”). The versatile UPS has a plurality of switches providing for a multiplicity of switching states. The output to the load, the grid, or both is dependent, at least in part, on the switching states. Related systems, methods and apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Natan Schecter, Yehuda D. Levy, Aryeh Zafranski, Alexander Savernin, Anatoly Granaturov, Tomer Kugman
  • Patent number: 12094306
    Abstract: Circuits integrated or integrable with a photovoltaic panel to provide built-in functionality to the photovoltaic panel including safety features such as arc detection and elimination, ground fault detection and elimination, reverse current protection, monitoring of the performance of the photovoltaic panel, transmission of the monitored parameters and theft prevention of the photovoltaic panel. The circuits may avoid power conversion, for instance DC/DC power conversion, may avoid performing maximum power tracking to include a minimum number of components and thereby increase overall reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar, Ilan Yoscovich, Yoav Galin, Lior Handelsman
  • Patent number: 12088106
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to systems and methods for managing a plurality of loads connected to a plurality of power sources using a switching apparatus. Apparatuses described herein may include multi-throw switches designed for fast and efficient switching of loads. Methods described herein may include selecting one or more loads from a group of loads to connect to one or more alternative power sources, and selecting one or more loads to connect to a main (e.g. utility) electrical grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Yaron Binder, Yakir Loewenstern
  • Patent number: 12080624
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for clamping a heat generating device such as a thyristor in place. The use of spring washers in various configurations is described. A spring washing washer may be used to apply force to a pad which in turn applies the force to a plate above a heat generating device. The plate above the heat generating device may apply downward pressure, which may force the heat generating device against a lower surface. Related systems, apparatuses, and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomer Kugman
  • Patent number: 12074412
    Abstract: An assembly or adapter configured to provide a supply-side interconnect of electrical power to a distribution board. The adapter may be incorporated internal or external to the distribution board, by occupying the space of one or more circuit breakers, inserting an adapter into a meter termination socket, or the like. The adapter includes terminals provided to route the conductors from the utility to a breakout panel (or subpanel) for adding power devices as a supply side interconnect, and back to a regular route that may go through the meter and/or the main circuit breaker, and on to the loads. A switching component may provide an inline configuration that configures the conductors for backup function, and a parallel configuration that is a parallel interconnecting route when utility service is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Shimshon Lapushner, Yaron Binder, Izac Assia, Jeffrey Laughy, Guy Sella
  • Patent number: 12074566
    Abstract: A junction box used for making electrical connections to a photovoltaic panel. The junction box has two chambers including a first chamber and a second chamber and a wall common to and separating both chambers. The wall may be adapted to have an electrical connection therethrough. The two lids are adapted to seal respectively the two chambers. The two lids are on opposite sides of the junction box relative to the photovoltaic panel. The two lids may be attachable using different sealing processes to a different level of hermeticity. The first chamber may be adapted to receive a circuit board for electrical power conversion. The junction box may include supports for mounting a printed circuit board in the first chamber. The second chamber is configured for electrical connection to the photovoltaic panel. A metal heat sink may be bonded inside the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Guy Sella, Lior Handelsman, Vadim Shmukler, Meir Adest, Meir Gazit, Yoav Galin
  • Patent number: 12074229
    Abstract: Distributed maximum power point tracking systems, structures, and processes are provided for power generation structures, such as for but not limited to a solar panel arrays. In an exemplary solar panel string structure, distributed maximum power point tracking (DMPPT) modules are provided, such as integrated into or retrofitted for each solar panel. The DMPPT modules provide panel level control for startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown, and further provide flexible design and operation for strings of multiple panels. The strings are typically linked in parallel to a combiner box, and then toward and enhanced inverter module, which is typically connected to a power grid. Enhanced inverters are controllable either locally or remotely, wherein system status is readily determined, and operation of one or more sections of the system are readily controlled. The system provides increased operation time, and increased power production and efficiency, over a wide range of operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Argil E. Shaver, II, Ronald M. Newdoll
  • Patent number: 12074509
    Abstract: A driver for improving reliability of a switch in a power device, comprising one or more sensors configured to sense an operational parameter of a power device. The driver comprises a controller configured to receive one or more sensor values from the respective sensors. The controller is configured to adjust a driving pulse according to the sensor values. The controller is configured to apply the driving pulse to one or more control terminal of one or more switch of the power device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Ofir Bieber
  • Patent number: 12074565
    Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) system can include a plurality of PV modules and circuitry configured to receive an indication of a status of the PV system and to, in response to the indication, determine whether to switch between a first state in which the PV modules output DC power and a second state in which the PV modules do not output power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Johnson, Andrew Joseph Ponec
  • Patent number: 12068609
    Abstract: A power system may comprise a plurality of power sources, each connected to a corresponding power regulator. The power regulators may be connected in series or in parallel, and may form a string. Each power regulator may comprise input terminals connected to the corresponding power source, output terminals, and a power converter that may be configured to convert input power from the corresponding power source to output power. The power regulator may further comprise a regulator communications module that may be configured to receive a power regulation indication relating to regulating an operational characteristic of the power regulator. The regulator controller may be configured to instruct the power converter to increase or decrease the regulator operational characteristic based on the power regulation indication, and based on power production characteristics of the power regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Roy Shkoury, Ohad Gidon, Gideon Eitan