What is the problem with conventional solar panels?
Conventional solar panels, even the latest generation, aren’t very efficient because they can’t accommodate changing levels of light. When only some of the cells fall into shadow, the entire panel stops producing.
SMS Smart Solar Panels with SSC (Smart Solar Controller) technology resolves that problem and produces 20%-25% more energy harvesting power than traditional solar panels – without the expense of a separate micro-inverter.
What is a Smart Solar Panel?
A combination of technologies makes a solar panel 'Smart'. We start by using only high-quality cells (mono or polycrystalline) to produce optimal light absorption.
The brains of the panel reside in our proprietary SSC (Smart Solar Controller), which maximizes the power generated by photovoltaic panels independent of temperature and the amount of solar radiation. The SSC computes MPPT locally, optimizing cell performance at a granular level. This increases throughput (energy harvesting) 20% to 25% more than conventional panels. In conventional solar panels, MPPT algorithms perform only a generalized optimization.
SMS panels optimize the power conversion using embedded logic (MPPT algorithm) on the PV cells connected to the converter. The SSC eliminates the need for capacitors by integrating 4-phase interleaved topology of the DC-DC converter – increasing system integrity and decreasing cost. SMS Smart Panels enable serial or parallel connections of to produce 108v or 36v respectively.
Example: a single SMS Smart Solar Panel can produce the 96v required for high-voltage applications (like 3-phase motors). Without SMS technology this can only be achieved by using at least 3 conventional panels.
Conventional solar panels use bypass (dump) diodes to protect and isolate underperforming or weak cells (which occurs during panel shadowing). In conventional solar panels with MPPT, their algorithms perform only a generalized optimization. When panel cells do not produce identical output, their output is diminished, producing less power.
Our unique SMS technology improves electronic frequency control and resolves common issues, which cause panel wattage output to decrease.
In practical terms, when shadowing occurs with a conventional panel running an electric device, the voltage fluctuates and motors stop running sooner. In PV systems (Solar parks) harvest efficiency suffers as individual panel performance varies. SMS Smart Solar panels resolve these issues.
Do more with more power – using fewer solar panels.
SMS Smart Solar Panel technology produces 20-25% more Harvesting Efficiency than traditional solar panels. Combine with an SMS Solar Motor Controller to run high-efficiency 3-phase AC motors with fewer panels – or – increase Energy Harvesting in large-scale photovoltaic PV systems.
Proprietary Smart Solar Controller (SSC) technology intelligently manages throughput at the cell-level. Panels compute MPPT locally, optimizing cell performance at a granular level to increase throughput over conventional panels.
SMS panels optimize the power conversion using embedded logic (MPPT algorithm) on the PV cells connected to the converter. Capacitors are eliminated by integrating 4-phase interleaved topology of the DC-DC converter. This increases system integrity and eliminates the need and cost of separate inverters.
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Solar power's problem is not a problem here.
Solar is a variable energy source, when shadowing occurs a panel's voltage output fluctuates. These variations in current are bad for motors – they can cause them to run hotter, reducing performance, efficiency and shortening lifespan. Advanced SMS technology improves the electronic frequency control, increasing the wattage output.
Better Technology. Better Performance.
SMS Smart Solar Panels maximize the power generated by photovoltaic panels independent of temperature and the amount of solar radiation. The performance of conventional solar panels is directly proportional to the operating temperature of the cells. The outcome: variation in climate can negatively affect cell performance.
- Cell-level MPPT producing higher voltage throughput.
- SMS DC-DC boost converter technology produces consistent voltage.
- 72 high-quality cells (mono or polycrystalline) produce optimal light absorption.
- Cells are sealed into high-transmission tempered glass to protect modules from harsh weather environments.
- A tough all-weather corrosion-resistant case houses the SSC (Smart Solar Controller) circuitry.
- A tough powder coated anodized aluminum alloy frame is made for years of outdoor use.
- High Reliability and Limited Maintenance.
- SMS panels use superior mono or polycrystalline cells designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. and include advanced ion implantation technology. These high power-density modules provide excellent value, performance and reliability.
- Every SMS Smart Solar Panel is flash tested to ensure it meets our high performance specifications. The tracking of manufacturing and performance data is made easy with a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) that is included on every panel.
SSP305w – Smart Solar Panels
High efficiency 305watt Built-in MPPT technology
| Dimensions (L x W x D): | 76.93 x 38.7 x 1.57 inches |
| Weight: | 1930 x 990 x 51mm |
| Glass: | 25kg / 55lbs. |
| Frame Material: | 3.2mm tempered |
| Cells Type: | Anodized Aluminum Alloy |
| Maximum Power (Pmax): | Mono/Poly Crystalline Cell |
| Power Tolerance: | High-transmission glass |
| Tolerance: | 305 watt |
| Operating Temperature: | 3% |
| Number of Cells: | 5W (2%+) |
| Max System/Power Voltage: | -40°F(-40°C) 185°F(85°C) |
| Maximum Power Current: | 72 |
| Series Fuse Rating: | 96V / 96V |
| Termination Method: | 7.78 Amps |
| Solar Cell Efficiency: | 15 |
| Harvesting Efficiency: | none required |
| Partial Shading Technology: | 19% |
| Nominal Operating Temperature: | 20-25% more than |
| 36v Open Circuit Voltage: | 36V @ 36V setting |
| 36v Short Circuit Current: | 8.47 Amps @ 36V |
| 96v Open Circuit Voltage: | 108V @ 96V setting |
| 36v Short Circuit Current: | 3.18 Amps @ 96V |
- Module conversion efficiency up to 16+%
- Industry leading linear warranty (10 year warranty on solar cells; 25 year linear performance warranty delivering 80% power at STC) (solar cells only, right?)
- Frame consists of marine grade aluminum with anodized coating
Every SMS Smart Solar Panel is flash tested to ensure it meets our high performance specifications. The tracking of manufacturing and performance data is made easy with a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) that is included on every panel.
