@inproceedings{751f0ffa547f4f97a25d675ebd68c2eb,
title = "Energy improvements from subpanel DC-DC converters in PV arrays with distributed mismatch",
abstract = "Mismatch in solar arrays is caused by singular sources or as a combination of multiple smaller effects which supplement one another. Subpanel dc-dc converters have demonstrated the ability to handle mismatch in photovoltaic (PV) strings regardless of the source. This work will investigate the impact on power production of varying degrees of mismatch spread throughout a PV array. A comparison is made between PV strings with dc-dc converters and conventional strings employing bypass diodes. When mismatch is widespread, the power output of strings with dc-dc converters tends to favor the mean maximum power point (MPP) of the PV elements. Power output of strings with bypass diodes tends to be pulled down by low power outliers.",
keywords = "DC-DC converters, photovoltaic cells, solar power generation",
author = "Jason Galtieri and Krein, {Philip T.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016 ; Conference date: 05-06-2016 Through 10-06-2016",
year = "2016",
month = nov,
day = "18",
doi = "10.1109/PVSC.2016.7750259",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "3213--3218",
booktitle = "2016 IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016",
address = "United States",
}