# US 2017/0288409 A1 · Optimizer Garland > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0288409 A1 - Document ID: US20170288409A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/478,526 - Filed: 2017-04-04 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-05 - Assignees: Solaredge Technologies Ltd. - Applicants: Solaredge Technologies Ltd. - Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich; Tzachi Glovinski; Ofir Bieber - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170288409A1 ## CPC - H02J 1/12: Parallel operation of DC sources having power converters with further DC sources without power converters - H01R 4/00: Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation - H01R 25/00: Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits (supported only by co-operation with a counterpart H01R31/00; with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/88) - H02J 1/02: Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples - H02J 3/38: Arrangements for feeding a single network from two or more generators or sources in parallel; Arrangements for feeding already energised networks from additional generators or sources in parallel - H02J 3/381: {Dispersed generators} - H02J 3/388: Arrangements for the handling of islanding, e.g. for disconnection or for avoiding the disconnection of power - H02J 3/46: Controlling the sharing of generated power between the generators, sources or networks - H02S 40/32: comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules - H02S 40/34: comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes - H02S 40/36: characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection - H02S 50/00: Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification - H02S 50/10: Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells (testing of semiconductor devices during manufacturing {H10P74/00}) - H02J 1/00: Circuit arrangements for DC mains or DC distribution networks - H02J 7/35: with light sensitive cells - H02J 2101/24: Photovoltaics - H02J 2101/25: {involving maximum power point tracking control for photovoltaic sources} - Y02E 10/56: Power conversion systems, e.g. maximum power point trackers - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H02S: GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES (obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H10F; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H10K30/00; thermoelectric devices H10N10/00; pyroelectric devices H10N15/00) - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract Various implementations described herein are directed to methods for connecting power devices prior to deployment in a photovoltaic installation, for cost savings and easy deployment. Some embodiments disclosed herein include manufacturing a chain of power devices already coupled by conductors, and providing a mechanical assembly for convenient storage and deployment. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus, comprising: a plurality of power conversion devices, each including two inputs configured to couple to one or more power generators; and a plurality of conductors connecting each, first, power conversion device to at least one, second, power conversion device, each conductor having a length based on the first power conversion device being connected to a first power generator and a second power conversion device being coupled to a second power generator; and a packaging assembly configured to store the plurality of conductors coupled to the plurality of power conversion devices prior to deploying the power conversion devices and conductors on power generators. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each power conversion device comprises at least one of a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) and a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein one or more of the power conversion devices is configured to regulate an output of one or more power generators coupled to the power conversion device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3, wherein one or more of the power conversion devices further comprise a communication device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3, wherein each power conversion device further comprises at least one of a residual current device, a fuse, a measuring device, and a monitoring device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an instrument configured to wind the power conversion devices and conductors around. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said instrument is a cylindrical spool. ### Claim 8 A method comprising: connecting a chain of power conversion circuits together using a plurality of conductors prior to deploying the chain of power conversion circuits in a photovoltaic installation, wherein one or more conductors is disposed between a first power conversion circuit and a second power conversion circuit, wherein a length of the one or more conductors is selected based on the first power conversion circuit being coupled to a first power generator and the second power conversion circuit being coupled to a second power generation module. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein said connecting the chain of power conversion circuits is carried out during a manufacturing phase, such that the chain of power conversion circuits and connecting conductors are packaged and/or stored as a single unit. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said packaging and/or storing of the chain of power conversion circuits and connecting conductors includes winding the chain of power conversion circuits and connecting conductors around a spool, bar or frame. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein one or more power conversion circuit is configured to increase an output of one or more power generators coupled thereto. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein one or more power conversion circuits further comprises a communication device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein each power conversion circuit of the chain of power conversion circuits further comprises at least one of a residual current device, a fuse, a measuring device and a monitoring device. ### Claim 14 An apparatus comprising: a plurality of power devices, each comprising: two inputs configured to couple to a power source; and two outputs, wherein one output is coupled to a first conductor and one output is coupled to a second conductor, with at least one of the first conductor and second conductor coupled to a second power device, wherein a length of at least one of the first conductor and second conductor is selected based on the power device being coupled to a first power generator and the second power device being coupled to a second power generator. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The apparatus of claim 14, wherein each power device comprises a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) and/or a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The apparatus of claim 14, wherein one or more of the power devices is configured to regulate an output of one or more power generators coupled to the power device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The apparatus of claim 16, wherein one or more of the power devices further comprise a communication device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The apparatus of claim 16, wherein each power device further comprises at least one of a residual current device, a fuse, a measuring device, and a monitoring device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising an instrument configured to wind the power devices and first and second conductors around. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said instrument for winding is a cylindrical spool.