Abstract: A system for safely obtaining electrical power from a solar array in a grid-down situation is disclosed. The system may include an array of solar panels, an inverter, a rapid shutdown transmitter, a transformer, and a switch. First wiring may extend to electrically connect the array of solar panels to the inverter. The transformer may have an electrical input and an electrical output. The electrical input of the transformer may be connected to receive electrical power from at least one solar panel of the array of solar panels. Second wiring may extend to electrically connect the electrical output of the transformer to the rapid shutdown transmitter. The switch may control delivery of electrical power through the second wiring from the electrical output of the transformer to the rapid shutdown transmitter.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for generating continuous power. In one implementation, a system includes a heat source and a plurality of liquid piston tanks. The heat source is configured to convert heat input into a pressure. An inlet valve is provided for each of the plurality of liquid piston tanks. The inlet valve is configured to direct the pressure into a corresponding liquid piston tank displacing liquid in the corresponding liquid piston tank. A hydraulic device is configured to rotate upon application of a flow created by the displaced liquid. A generator is connected to the hydraulic device and configured to output energy created using the rotation of the hydraulic device. A condenser is configured to receive existing pressure from at least one of the plurality of liquid piston tanks via a release valve. The condenser condenses the existing pressure into a re-cycled liquid.