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US 20,120,228,947 A1
Power supply US 20,120,228,947 A1 Expired

Energy collection system and method

This invention describes a system designed to maximize the energy collected from multiple power sources, like solar panels, especially when they don't all perform at their best. It uses a central power line and specialized units, each connected to one or more power sources. These units contain a small energy storage device and a switch, allowing them to temporarily store energy and then connect to the central line in a timed sequence to balance and redistribute power among all the sources for optimal overall output.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in power electronics and energy storage technology. The reduced cost and increased efficiency of components like DC-DC converters and batteries since 2010 make the integrated storage and switching system described in the claims much more practical and effective today.

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ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedPower electronics, energy storage, control software

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