Tigo Energy, Inc.

Vibe Imaging Analytics Ltd.

Mks Instruments, Inc.

Ron Hadar

Shmuel Arditi

James Bickford

Maxym Makhota

Mordechay Avrutsky

Daniel Eizips

Dan Kikinis

Earl G Powell

Zvi Alon

Jeff Krisa

Lawrence Hendler

Uzi Josef Lev-Ami

Guenter Sifnatsch

Uzi Levami

Nouna Kettaneh

Stela Diamant Lazarovich

Vera Israeli

Dmitry Perlroizen

Idan Avrutsky

Gil Katzir

Nidal Khalil

Luiz Felipe Fuks

Stuart D Davis

A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs 'handshaking' when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shut down, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels.

System and method for enhanced watch dog in solar panel installations

Systems and methods for automatically or remotely rendering a solar array safe during an emergency or maintenance. A watchdog unit is disclosed for monitoring a signal from a central controller. If the signal is lost, interrupted, or becomes irregular, or if a shutdown signal is received, then the watchdog unit can shut down one or more solar modules. Shutting down a solar module can mean disconnecting it from a power bus of the solar array or lowering the solar module voltage to a safe level.

Systems and methods for an enhanced watchdog in solar module installations

A photovoltaic system, including: a plurality of photovoltaic panels having outputs connected in series as a string to provide a string output; a converter coupled to the string to receive the string output as an input and generate a direct current output from the input; a series connection of the string output and the direct current output; and a bus powered at least in part by the series connection of the string output and the direct current output.

Enhanced system and method for string balancing

Systems and methods for removing charge buildup/leakage from solar modules. A discharge controller may be coupled between a solar module and a string bus of a solar array. The discharge controller is configured to disconnect the solar module from the string bus, and to connect a grounded frame to solar cells of the solar module. Since the grounded frame of the solar module is grounded, connecting the grounded frame and the solar cells allows charge buildup/leakage to discharge into ground.

Systems and methods to reduce field buildup between cells and glass and frame assembly for solar energy production

A connection box for solar panels to enable the use of multiple types of passive and active covers for different functionalities in the junction box built into the panel to which the connection box is fixedly attached.

Solar panel junction boxes having integrated function modules

A system and method for automated grain inspection and analysis of results during harvest, using an inspection system mounted on a combine harvester with geolocation tracking, allowing for real time analysis during harvest and tracking of grain quality by location of harvest.

System and method for automated grain inspection during harvest

A system and method for automated grain inspection and analysis of results, that inspects grains using a plurality of light spectra, analyzes the results, and produces detailed reports from the analysis.

System and method for automated food safety analysis, quality analysis and grading of grains

Systems and methods for local and master management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes sending a first identification code from a local management unit to a master management unit. The first identification code is associated with the first local management unit, and the local management unit controls a solar module. An authentication of the first identification code is received from the master management unit. In response to receiving the authentication, active operation of the local management unit is continued (e.g., for a set time period).

Systems and methods for an identification protocol between a local controller of a solar module and a master controller

System and method for automated grain inspection and analysis of results

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Ron Hadar