Device for converting solar energy

A device is described for converting solar energy into electric power for a load, which device is provided with photocells and electric accumulators. Switching means are provided which at least during starting of the load connect this load to the output terminals of the array of photocells so that d...

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Main Authors DURAND; HENRI, NAAIJER; GEERT JAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.07.1978
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTINGELECTRIC POWER
CONTROLLING
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
PHYSICS
REGULATING
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES
SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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Summary:A device is described for converting solar energy into electric power for a load, which device is provided with photocells and electric accumulators. Switching means are provided which at least during starting of the load connect this load to the output terminals of the array of photocells so that during starting the current through the load is determined by the current supplied by the photocells. The device makes efficient use of the available solar radiation, is of simple design and is reliable.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19760734995