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Control of Energy Transfer in Autonomous Photovoltaic System

Carlos Armenta Deu, Alexandre Beaufour

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The paper is focused on the study and analysis of autonomous solar photovoltaic systems operating with solar panel of voltages in the range 48 VDC to 220 VDC. The main goal is to design the best system layout to obtain an optimum performance when the solar array is connected to dual voltage external applications of continuous and alternate current, at 12 VDC and 220 VAC. The paper studies different configurations for the solar array and evaluates which one is the best from the energy efficiency point of view as well as the one that minimizes energy losses and reduces the complexity and cost of the installation.

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