Stored-energy power systems
OwnerYui Lung Tonginventor
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Abstract
A stored-energy power system and a stored-energy apparatus are disclosed. The stored-energy power system comprises a photovoltaic arrangement (120) for converting solar energy into electrical energy for output, a battery arrangement (140), and a power management arrangement (160). The stored-energy apparatus comprising a battery arrangement (140), a switching arrangement, a power management arrangement (160), and an apparatus housing.
Claims20
A stored-energy power system comprising a photovoltaic arrangement for converting solar energy into electrical energy for output, a battery arrangement, and a power management arrangement;
- wherein the battery arrangement comprises a plurality of battery cells, a first power interface, a second power interface, and a switching arrangement;
- wherein the plurality of battery cells is arranged into a plurality of battery groups, each battery group comprising a single battery cell or a plurality of interconnected battery cells;
- wherein the first power interface is coupled to the photovoltaic arrangement for receiving solar-electrical energy;
- wherein the second power interface is configured for power input from an external power source or power output to an external load;
- wherein the switching arrangement is operable in a first mode or a second mode;
- wherein the battery arrangement is electrically connected to the first power interface and the first power interface has a first rated voltage when the switching arrangement is in the first mode;
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- wherein the battery arrangement is electrically connected to the second power interface, and the second power interface has a second rated voltage when the switching arrangement is in the second mode, the second rated voltage being higher than the first rated voltage.
A stored-energy apparatus comprising a battery arrangement, a switching arrangement, a power management arrangement, and an apparatus housing;
- wherein the battery arrangement comprises a plurality of battery cells, a first power interface and a second power interface;
- wherein the plurality of battery cells is arranged into a plurality of battery groups, each battery group comprising a single battery cell or a plurality of interconnected battery cells;
- wherein the first power interface is configured for coupling to a first power source or a first load;
- wherein the second power interface is configured for coupling to a second power source or a second load;
- wherein the switching arrangement is operable in a first mode or a second mode;
- wherein the battery arrangement is electrically connected to the first power interface and the first power interface has a first rated voltage when the switching arrangement is in the first mode;
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- wherein the battery arrangement is electrically connected to the second power interface, and the second power interface has a second rated voltage when the switching arrangement is in the second mode, the second rated voltage being higher than the first rated voltage.
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