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Title
DC-DC Converters for Solar Applications
Author(s)
Xiong, Leilei
Contributor(s)
Krein, Philip T.
Issue Date
2007-12
Keyword(s)
converters
dc-dc converters
boost converters
flyback converters
solar cells
Abstract
Solar cells typically produce about 0.6 V at maximum power output. However, many applications require 3.6 V. A conventional solution is to connect several cells in series to achieve the necessary voltage for those applications. An alternative solution is to use a single solar cell and a high-efficiency dc-dc converter to generate the desired voltage. This project explores the efficiency trade-offs of the two approaches and will culminate in a prototype single-cell system.
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