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maximum power point tracker [1 record]

Record 1 2005-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cells and Batteries
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Solar Energy
DEF

A power conditioner continuously tracking the maximum power point (MPP) of a photovoltaic module or array thus increasing its efficiency.

OBS

The MPP is the point on a current-voltage (I-V [induced current voltage]) curve where a PV [photovoltaic] device produces maximum power.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles et accumulateurs
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Contrôleur de la charge qui surveille en continu le point de puissance maximale fournie d'un module ou d'un champ de modules photovoltaïques dans le but d'en augmenter le rendement.

OBS

Le point de puissance maximale, sur la courbe courant-tension [...] d'un système photovoltaïque, est celui où la puissance maximale est produite.

Spanish

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