The document describes a new single sensor MPPT controller technology for photovoltaic solar systems that is more efficient and effective than existing multiple sensor technologies. It utilizes a single sensor to extract higher power and remotely optimize multiple PV solar channels in a centralized controller, making the system smaller, simpler and cheaper than current renewable energy solutions. The technology was developed by Dr. Jaber Abu-Quahouq of the University of Alabama and provides advantages over similar products through increased efficiency and reduced size and complexity of the controller.

1. UAIPD11-0004
“A Single Sensor MPPT Controller for Multi-
Channel Photovoltaic Solar Systems”
Dr. Jaber Abu-Quahouq

2. • The current technology is less efficient and less
effective
• Uses multiple sensors
• The size and complexity are also an issue that the
new technology takes care of
Current Problems

3. • Utilizes an MPPT method that requires a single sensor
• Gives allows to add extra channels using the same sensor
• This technology results in a smaller, simpler and cheaper
renewable energy system
• Extracts higher power and it has the ability to remotely
optimize multiple PV solar channels in centralized controller
Technology

4. • More efficient and effective than existing (2N)
similar products on the market
• Reduces the size and complexity of the controller
• This results in higher efficiency based on decreased
controller energy consumption, complexity and size
Advantages

5. • Dr. Jaber Abu-Quahouq
– Associate Professor
– 24 publications
– 4 patent application
• Department jaberq@eng.ua.edu
– Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies
– Center for Materials for Information Technologies
– Electrical and Computer Engineering
Inventor

6. Office for Technology Transfer
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