Abstract: A method and an apparatus (400) for performing fault detection, are provided includes: controlling, by a power station management system in a preset photovoltaic module order by using an inverter connected to a current to-be-detected photovoltaic module, the current to-be-detected photovoltaic module to be in a target status, and when determining that the current to-be-detected photovoltaic module is in the target status, controlling a mobile image capturing terminal to collect image data of the current to-be-detected photovoltaic module (S201), where the image data is used to detect a fault status of the current to-be-detected photovoltaic module; and when determining that the mobile image capturing terminal obtains the image data of the current to-be-detected photovoltaic module through collection, continuing, by the power station management system, to control, in the preset photovoltaic module order by using an inverter connected to a next to-be-detected photovoltaic module.

Abstract: A photovoltaic string location update method and apparatus includes: obtaining, based on a physical map, a physical location of a first photovoltaic string corresponding to a first logical location in the physical map, the physical map indicating a correspondence between a logical location of a photovoltaic string and a physical location of the photovoltaic string, and the photovoltaic string includes the first photovoltaic string; and when the physical location of the first photovoltaic string in the physical map is different from a first actual physical location of the first photovoltaic string, updating the physical location of the photovoltaic string in the physical map to the first actual physical location, to obtain an updated physical map. The first actual physical location of the photovoltaic string is inconsistent with the physical location in the physical map, to prepare for subsequent operation and maintenance accurately performed on the photovoltaic string.

Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic racks, a plurality of photovoltaic strings connected to each photovoltaic rack in the plurality of photovoltaic racks, a detector, and a controller. Each photovoltaic rack is configured to rotate by an angle through the controller. Each photovoltaic string is configured to convert light energy into electric energy. The detector is separately connected to the controller and the plurality of photovoltaic strings, and is configured to detect blocking parameters of the plurality of photovoltaic strings. The controller is connected to the plurality of photovoltaic racks, and is configured to: control, based on illumination angles, the plurality of photovoltaic racks to rotate by an angle, obtain a photovoltaic rack blocking relationship based on the blocking parameters of the plurality of photovoltaic strings, and adjust a rotation angle of a first photovoltaic rack or a second photovoltaic rack based on the photovoltaic rack blocking relationship.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting capacitance of a filter capacitor of an inverter are provided, wherein each output terminal of the inverter is connected to one terminal of a first filter capacitor through an inductor, and the other terminals of all first filter capacitors are interconnected. The method includes: outputting a first voltage {dot over (U)}1i through an ith output terminal of the inverter, i=1, 2 . . . N, i?j, 1?j?N, i and j are positive integers, and N is a total quantity of output terminals of the inverter; obtaining ?ik and determining a ratio of |?ij| to |?ik|, where ?ik is a current of an inductor connected to a kth output terminal when the ith output terminal outputs the first voltage {dot over (U)}1i, k=1, 2 . . . N, and k is a positive integer; and determining capacitance of a first filter capacitor connected to the jth output terminal based on ?ij, {dot over (U)}1i, and the ratio of |?ij| to |?ik|.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose an arc detection method for performing protection in an energy storage system, and a related apparatus, to improve accuracy of arc detection in an energy storage system, promptly take an arc extinguishing measure, and reduce a probability of causing a safety hazard. The method in the embodiments of this application includes: A control apparatus obtains an electrical signal at an electrical connection point in an energy storage system. The control apparatus determines a frequency domain amplitude based on a frequency domain characteristic of the electrical signal. When the frequency domain amplitude is greater than a preset amplitude, the control apparatus controls the energy storage system to perform an arc extinguishing and protection operation on the electrical connection point.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting capacitance of a filter capacitor of an inverter are provided, wherein each output terminal of the inverter is connected to one terminal of a first filter capacitor through an inductor, and the other terminals of all first filter capacitors are interconnected. The method includes: outputting a first voltage {dot over (U)}1i through an ith output terminal of the inverter, i=1, 2 . . . N, i?j, 1?j?N, i and j are positive integers, and N is a total quantity of output terminals of the inverter; obtaining ?ik and determining a ratio of |?ij| to |?ik|, where i ik is a current of an inductor connected to a kth output terminal when the ith output terminal outputs the first voltage {dot over (U)}1i, k=1, 2 . . . N, and k is a positive integer; and determining capacitance of a first filter capacitor connected to the jth output terminal based on ?ij, {dot over (U)}1i, and the ratio of |?ij| to |?ik|.