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Ever wonder what's actually inside a DC-to-DC converter (optimizer) or inverter? Recorded live at InterSolar San Diego, this episode breaks down the inner workings of solar optimizers, from maximum power point tracking and energy recovery to the software that makes them last 20 years. The conversation also dives into how inverter IGBTs turn DC into clean AC power, how Tigo's approach differs from competitors like SolarEdge, and whether Tesla or Edison deserves the bigger crown.
Topics Covered:
DC to DC Converter
The Flinstones
Optimizers
MPPT = Maximum Power Point Tracker
PV Watts
IV Curve
MLPE
Tigo
SMA
Solar Edge
TS4
IGBT = Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
Tesla
Edison
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