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New MPPT approach for multi-string PV systems under partial shading

Researchers at Egypt's South Valley University have developed a novel control strategy to deal with partial shading in PV systems. The new approach uses a multi-string PV system with a converter ...
pv magazine International

MPPT-based photovoltaic micro-power system with tracking accuracy of 99.25%

Researchers at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China have fabricated a flexible photovoltaic micro-power system for applications in wearable electronics. “We built the system by ...
PV Tech

Beyond IEC 61215-2: rethinking mechanical testing for tracker mounted PV modules

Arthur Cao outlines how fresh approaches are needed to ensure tracker-based PV systems are designed adequately to avoid ...
Business Wire

New Ampt i50 String Optimizer Manages the Power of Each Solar Tracker and Increases Tracker Utilization to Lower the Cost of PV Power Plants

FORT COLLINS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced the release of the i50 String Optimizer – the next generation ...