Patents Assigned to Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
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Patent number: 11881814Abstract: A method for testing a photovoltaic panel connected to an electronic module. The electronic module includes an input attached to the photovoltaic panel and a power output. The method activates a bypass to the electronic module. The bypass provides a low impedance path between the input and the output of the electronic module. A current is injected into the electronic module thereby compensating for the presence of the electronic module during the testing. The current may be previously determined by measuring a circuit parameter of the electronic module. The circuit parameter may be impedance, inductance, resistance or capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Meir Adest, Guy Sella, Lior Handelsman, Yoav Galin, Amir Fishelov, Meir Gazit, Tzachi Glovinsky, Yaron Binder
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Patent number: 11876369Abstract: A power system and a power method for a power system that includes a first power source operatively connected to an input of a first power device. The power system also includes a switch unit having a first input operatively connected to the output of the first power device. The power system further includes a second power source operatively connected to a second input of a second power device. A second output of the second power device connects to a second input of the switch unit, wherein a third output of the switch unit provides an output parameter responsive to at least one of the output of the first power device and the second output of the second power device.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Yoav Galin, Ilan Yoscovich, Guy Sella, Yakir Loewenstern, Tzachi Glovinsky
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Patent number: 11871543Abstract: Inverters for direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) conversion may comprise switching elements which produce harmonic overtones. Inductive elements may be added into the inverters, such as to attenuate effects of harmonic overtones. Methods and systems for a casing suitable for reduced potting over its inductive elements is described. One or more heat dispersing elements may be disposed in the casing. Related systems and methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Vyacheslav Gak, Tal Eliya, Igor Morozov
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Patent number: 11870250Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to methods for connecting power devices prior to deployment in a photovoltaic installation, for cost savings and easy deployment. Some embodiments disclosed herein include manufacturing a chain of power devices already coupled by conductors, and providing a mechanical assembly for convenient storage and deployment.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Tzachi Glovinsky, Ofir Bieber
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Patent number: 11867729Abstract: A system for generation of electrical power including an inverter connected to a photovoltaic source including a theft prevention and detection feature. A first memory is permanently attached to the photovoltaic source. The first memory is configured to store a first code. A second memory is attached to the inverter. The second memory configured to store a second code. During manufacture or installation of the system, the first code is stored in the first memory attached to the photovoltaic source. The second code based on the first code is stored in the second memory. Prior to operation of the inverter, the first code is compared to the second code and based on the comparison; the generation of the electrical power is enabled or disabled.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Guy Sella, Meir Adest, Meir Gazit, Lior Handelsman, Ilan Yoscovich, Amir Fishelov, Yaron Binder, Yoav Galin
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Patent number: 11854750Abstract: A composite electrode foil roll for manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor, including: bands of electrode foils; strips of an isolating material positioned along a width of the composite electrode foil roll at a plurality of locations. The plurality of locations are at equal distances and correspond to a length of an inner cavity of a case of the electrolytic capacitor. The bands of electrode foils and strips of an isolating material are alternating. A method of manufacturing the composite electrode foil roll including alternating bands of electrode foils and strips of an isolating material. The strips are positioned along a width of the composite electrode foil roll at repeated locations. The repeated locations are at equal distances corresponding to a length of an inner cavity of a case of the electrolytic capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Joel Lang, Ronit Romm
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Patent number: 11855231Abstract: A distributed power harvesting system including multiple direct current (DC) power sources with respective DC outputs adapted for interconnection into a interconnected DC power source output. A converter includes input terminals adapted for coupling to the interconnected DC power source output. A circuit loop sets the voltage and current at the input terminals of the converter according to predetermined criteria. A power conversion portion converts the power received at the input terminals to an output power at the output terminals. A power supplier is coupled to the output terminals. The power supplier includes a control part for maintaining the input to the power supplier at a predetermined value. The control part maintains the input voltage and/or input current to the power supplier at a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Guy Sella, Lior Handelsman, Yoav Galin, Amir Fishelov, Meir Adest
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Patent number: 11855552Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Tzachi Glovinsky, Guy Sella, Yoav Galin
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Patent number: 11848558Abstract: A method to control storage into and depletion from multiple energy storage devices. The method enables an operative connection between the energy storage devices and respective power converters. The energy storage devices are connectible across respective first terminals of the power converters. At the second terminals of the power converter, a common reference is set which may be a current reference or a voltage reference. An energy storage fraction is determined respectively for the energy storage devices. A voltage conversion ratio is maintained individually based on the energy storage fraction. The energy storage devices are stored individually with multiple variable rates of energy storage through the first terminals. The energy storage is complete for the energy storage devices substantially at a common end time responsive to the common reference.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Meir Gazit
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Patent number: 11833906Abstract: A vehicle traction device having at least one energy storage component; at least one traction component; at least one acceleration sensor including a pressure sensor, a motion sensor, a gyroscopic sensor, an accelerometer, and/or a piezoelectric sensor; and at least one deceleration sensor including a pressure sensor, a motion sensor, a gyroscopic sensor, an accelerometer, and/or a piezoelectric sensor. The at least one acceleration/deceleration sensor is responsive to an operator input, and when the operator input is applied to the at least one acceleration/deceleration sensor, the energy traction device is signaled to transfer energy from the at least one energy storage component to the forward propulsion of the vehicle, or vice versa, using the at least one traction component. The vehicle traction device may be incorporated into, for example, a wheel, a motor, and/or a transmission.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Bryon Gomberg, Yakir Loewenstern, Ilan Yoscovich, Guy Sella, Rachel Prishkolnik, Julie Horn, Dragan Mikulec
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Patent number: 11831233Abstract: A power conversion system includes a first converter configured to convert an input voltage into discrete voltage levels, and provide each discrete voltage level at a corresponding output terminal. The power conversion system further includes a second converter configured to convert the discrete voltages into modulated voltages. The power conversion system further includes a selection unit configured to alternatively output each of the modulated voltage voltages across a pair of output terminals.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Meir Gazit, Menashe Walsh
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Patent number: 11824131Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to determining an order of power devices connected in a serial string to a central power device. The physical order may be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Yoav Galin, Amir Fishelov, Yakir Loewenstern, David Braginsky, Lior Handelsman, Ohad Gidon, Guy Sella, Gil Litmanovitch
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Patent number: 11820390Abstract: A method for automatic adjustment of the performance of a vehicle may include detecting at least one significant physical quantity for checking the performance of the vehicle; defining at least one pair of reference indicators correlated with that physical quantity; saving at least one value of a said reference indicator in a predetermined nominal reference condition; detecting at least one value of a said reference indicator in a real operating condition of the vehicle; comparing said nominal reference indicator and real reference indicator and, if their values are different from each other, and implementing a correction of the driving power of the vehicle to compensate for the difference ascertained.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Samuele Mazzini
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Patent number: 11824398Abstract: A solar array power generation system includes a solar array electrically connected to a control system. The solar array has a plurality of solar modules, each module having at least one DC/DC converter for converting the raw panel output to an optimized high voltage, low current output. In a further embodiment, each DC/DC converter requires a signal to enable power output of the solar modules.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: F. William Capp, William J. Driscoll
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Patent number: 11817820Abstract: A device for attaching a junction box to a photovoltaic. The photovoltaic panel has a photovoltaic side and a non-photovoltaic side. The device includes a bracket with a first side attachable to the junction box and a second side attachable to the non-photovoltaic surface of the photovoltaic panel. A central fastener is attachable at one end to the bracket and a plate is adapted for connecting to the other end of the central fastener and for mounting on the photovoltaic side of the photovoltaic panel. One or more rotatable spacers, connectible to the central fastener, may be located on the non-photovoltaic side of the photovoltaic panel. One or more fixed spacers may be located on the non-photovoltaic side connectible to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Vadim Shmukler, Lior Handelsman, Nir Armony
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Patent number: 11817699Abstract: A solar array power generation system includes a solar array electrically connected to a control system. The solar array has a plurality of solar modules, each module having at least one DC/DC converter for converting the raw panel output to an optimized high voltage, low current output. In a further embodiment, each DC/DC converter requires a signal to enable power output of the solar modules.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: F. William Capp, William J. Driscoll
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Patent number: 11811318Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for power conversion. The power conversion may be done by a plurality of power devices with different configurations. For example, the plurality of power devices may include one or more converters with an upside-up buck configuration and one or more converters with an upside-down buck configuration. The power conversion may be done by one or more power devices that may be configurable between different modes of configuration. For example, one or more power converters may be configured in either an upside-up buck configuration mode or an upside-down buck configuration mode. The selection of a certain mode of configuration of the converter may be permanent or non-permanent.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Meir Gazit, Tzachi Glovinsky, Moran Samuha, Ilan Yoscovich
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Patent number: 11804704Abstract: A device, system, and method is disclosed for improving safety of a power system. For example, a differential current may be detected using at least one sensor by temporarily enabling sampling of current flowing through one or more conductors. Additionally, current flow may be temporarily altered in order to sample current in a system. The measurements may be handled locally and/or remotely and appropriate actions may be taken to enhance the overall safety of the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Tzachi Glovinsky, Ilan Yoscovich
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Patent number: 11798733Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a transformer supporting two or more sets of windings electrically connected to different voltage levels. Use of stress control materials or composite materials (comprising a matrix and filler) may direct electrical fields caused by the different voltage levels to have a lowered electrical field amplitude.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Nikolay Tal, Tzachi Glovinsky
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Patent number: 11791768Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias