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AC Solar photovoltaic module testing for residential applications
The project’s purpose is to integrate Heliene’s solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with power electronics to create an integrated, high-performance solar module product for residential applications. The resulting AC solar module removes the need for external electronic components such as DC optimizers, inverters, diodes, and rapid shutdown devices. By integrating the external components, overall system reliability is improved, as well as reducing installation time and maintenance costs. Equally important, the integrated solar module harvests more solar energy under typical lighting conditions and challenging light situations, such as panel soiling and heavy shading. Prototype AC modules, along with the conventional modules, need to be installed in a field for a pilot test run to determine the impact of partial shading on both systems. This project will provide that basic pilot testing. Heliene can leverage this data to commercialize their new innovation.
Faculty Supervisor:
Joshua Pearce
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Partner:
Heliene
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Manufacturing
University:
The University of Western Ontario
Program:
Accelerate
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.