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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2012
Takeshi Nakashima, Moriguchi, JP;
Ryuzo Hagihara, Moriguchi, JP;
Takayoshi Abe, Moriguchi, JP;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A switching circuit capable of efficiently practically using power generated in a plurality of photovoltaic power generation modules is provided. The switching circuit is employed for a power generation system capable of switching a connection state between the plurality of power generation modules, for switching a first connection state where at least a part of the plurality of power generation modules are connected in series with each other, and a second connection state where at least a part of the plurality of power generation modules are connected in parallel with each other, or, the generated power output portion is connected to a storage portion so that generated power is supplied from one of the power generation module to the storage portion.