Abstract: A system includes a power electronics and storage device coupled to one or more photovoltaic (PV) modules, one or more batteries, and an output power bus. The power electronics storage and storage system includes power electronics configured to control a voltage/current curve at an output port according to a selected operating mode of a plurality of operating modes. The operating modes one or more of a PV emulation mode, a parallel and series connection mode, a battery emulation mode, a battery cell voltage scaling mode, or other modes. The power electronics may include a microcontroller to control one or more of a port voltage at an output port and a common voltage at a shared or common node to manage power flow to, from, and between a PV port, a battery port, and the output port.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device may include one or more thermal insulation panels defining an enclosure and a phase change material (PCM) within the enclosure. The device may further include at least one unidirectional heat pipe including a proximal portion extending into the enclosure, a distal portion extending outside of the enclosure, and an intermediate portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. In one aspect, the device may also include a heat sink including a plurality of heat fins configured to dissipate heat, the heat sink coupled to the distal end of the at least one unidirectional heat pipe.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device may include one or more thermal insulation panels defining an enclosure and a phase change material (PCM) within the enclosure. The device may further include at least one unidirectional heat pipe including a proximal portion extending into the enclosure, a distal portion extending outside of the enclosure, and an intermediate portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. In one aspect, the device may also include a heat sink including a plurality of heat fins configured to dissipate heat, the heat sink coupled to the distal end of the at least one unidirectional heat pipe.