Generic optimizer

Module-level optimizers

The Generic module-level optimizers are DC-DC buck-boost converters (i.e. full range optimization), that ensure to provide the maximum power from the module (Pmpp), whatever the voltage or current imposed at the output of the device.

This Maximum Power curve (hyperbola Iout = Pmpp / Uout) is limited by pre-defined Voltage and Current limits, characteristics of the optimizer device. Therefore the less power, the more part of the hyperbola within the limits. This ensures that in a string of optimizers, we have a range of voltages for which the power is optimal (sum of the Pmpp of all modules).

There are two generic optimizers available: Generic and Generic Dual Both share similar characteristics in terms of efficiency, but Generic Dual allows for a higher input current and power.