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KR20180079822A
KR20180079822A KR1020170000465A KR20170000465A KR20180079822A KR 20180079822 A KR20180079822 A KR 20180079822A KR 1020170000465 A KR1020170000465 A KR 1020170000465A KR 20170000465 A KR20170000465 A KR 20170000465A KR 20180079822 A KR20180079822 A KR 20180079822A
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    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
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    • HELECTRICITY
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    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the photovoltaic module comprises: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a frame fixed to an outside part of the solar cell module; a junction box disposed on a rear surface of the solar cell module, and including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module; and a power conversion module disposed on an upper rear frame among rear frames disposed on the rear surface of the solar cell module, and including an inverter unit for outputting AC power on the basis of DC power from the junction box. Accordingly, replacement of the power conversion module disposed on the rear surface of the solar cell module can be simplified.

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{PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a solar module, and more particularly, to a solar module that can be easily replaced with a power conversion module disposed on a rear surface of the solar module.

With the recent depletion of existing energy sources such as oil and coal, interest in alternative energy to replace them is increasing. Among them, solar cells are attracting attention as a next-generation battery that converts solar energy directly into electrical energy using semiconductor devices.

Meanwhile, the photovoltaic module means that the solar cells for solar power generation are connected in series or in parallel.

On the other hand, in the solar module, a junction box provided with various circuit elements and the like is disposed on the back surface of the solar module for power supply.

On the other hand, when the circuit element in the junction box fails, it is difficult to separate the fixed junction box on the back surface of the solar module.

An object of the present invention is to provide a solar module which can be easily replaced with a power conversion module disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar module including: a solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells; a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module; A junction box including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module, and a junction box disposed on an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module, And a power conversion module including an inverter section.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar module including a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells, a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module, A bypass diode connected to the conductive line of the solar cell module and an inverter section for outputting an AC power based on the DC power from the bypass diode, .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar module including a solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells, a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module, A junction box including a bypass diode connected to the conductive line of the solar cell module and disposed on the upper rear frame of the rear frame disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module, And a power converter module including a converter section for converting and outputting the DC power of the converter sub-rotor.

A solar module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells, a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module, A junction box including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line, and an inverter unit disposed in an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module and outputting an AC power from a junction box based on a DC power source By including the power conversion module, it becomes easy to replace the power conversion module in the solar module outputting the AC power.

Particularly, since the junction box and the power conversion module are detachably connected, it is easy to separate the power conversion module disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module.

On the other hand, the power conversion module is configured to be detachable from the rear frame, so that replacement of the power conversion module at the time of failure of the power conversion module can be simplified.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar module including: a solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells; a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module; a rear frame And a power conversion module including a bypass diode which is disposed in the upper rear frame and connected to the conductive line of the solar cell module and an inverter section that outputs an AC power based on the DC power from the bypass diode, The replacement of the power conversion module in the photovoltaic module for outputting power can be simplified.

Particularly, since no separate circuit element or the like such as a junction box is disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module, the power conversion efficiency at the time of implementing the double-sided solar cell module is improved.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar module including: a solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells; a frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module; A junction box including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module, a converter disposed in an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module, for converting the level of the DC power source from the junction box, And the power conversion module outputs the direct current power of the converter sub-rotor, so that the power conversion module in the solar module outputting the direct current power can be easily replaced.

1 is a diagram illustrating a solar light system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A and 2B are views illustrating a junction box disposed on the back surface of the solar module.
3 is a rear view of a solar module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4A to 5D are diagrams referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.
6 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7A and 7B are views referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.
8 is a front view of the solar module of Fig.
9 is an exploded perspective view of the solar cell module of FIG.
10 is a view showing the solar cell of FIG.
11 is a view showing a part of the solar cell of FIG.
12 is a view showing a solar light system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
14A to 15D are diagrams referencing the description of the power conversion module of FIG.
16 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
17A to 17B are diagrams referencing the description of the power conversion module of FIG.
18 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
19A to 19C are diagrams referencing the description of the power conversion module of FIG.
20 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 21A to 21B are diagrams referred to the description of the power conversion module of Fig.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a diagram illustrating a solar light system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a solar photovoltaic system 10a according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of solar modules 50a to 50n for outputting AC power, a plurality of photovoltaic modules 50a to 50n, A grid 80 to which power is supplied, and a gateway 80 that monitors AC power supplied to the grid and the like.

The plurality of solar modules 50a to 50n can output each AC power to the grid 90. [

The plurality of solar modules 50a to 50n are connected to the junction boxes 200a to 200n and the power conversion modules 400a to 400n in order to convert the DC power output from the solar cell modules 100a to 100n into AC power, To 400n.

On the other hand, the junction boxes 200a to 200n may be fixedly arranged on the back surface of the solar cell modules 100a to 100n.

2A and 2B are views illustrating a junction box disposed on the back surface of the solar module.

2A, a junction box 200x for outputting an AC power is disposed on the rear surface of the solar module 50x of FIG. 2A, and a cable CAx for supplying AC power to a neighboring solar module And a connection portion 290x can be disposed.

In this structure, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to separate the junction box 200x from the back surface of the solar module 50x when a circuit element is disposed in the junction box 200x and a circuit element such as an inverter unit fails have.

In addition, there is a disadvantage that the waterproofing treatment for the junction box 200x and the connection portion 290x is separately required due to the connection portion 290x and the cable CAx between the junction box 200x and the like.

Next, referring to FIG. 2B, a junction box 200y for outputting an AC power is disposed on the back surface of the solar module 50y of FIG. 2B, and a cable CAy for supplying AC power to a neighboring solar module ), And a connection portion 290y.

In this structure, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to separate the junction box 200y from the back surface of the solar module 50y when circuit elements are arranged in the junction box 200y and circuit elements such as the inverter unit fail have.

In addition, there is a disadvantage that the waterproofing treatment for the junction box 200y and the connection portion 290y is separately required due to the connection portion 290y and the cable CAy between the junction box 200y and the like.

In order to solve this problem, in the present invention, a bypass diode, which is a minimum circuit element, is disposed in the junction boxes 200a to 200n, and the inverter units 540a to 540n The power conversion modules 400a to 400n including the power conversion modules 400a to 400n are arranged on the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100. [

According to this structure, since the power conversion modules 400a to 400n disposed in the upper rear frame FRa can be detached, the power conversion modules 400a to 400n can be easily separated. The structure of the solar module according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

3 is a rear view of a solar module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a solar module 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, a frame (not shown) fixed to the outer frame of the solar cell module 100 A junction box 200 disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100 and including bypass diodes Da to Dc connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100, And an inverter unit 540 disposed on the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the rear surface of the junction box 200 for outputting an AC power based on the DC power source, And a conversion module 400. [ Accordingly, unlike the junction box 200 fixed to the back surface of the solar cell module 100, the power conversion module 400 can be easily replaced.

The junction box 200 includes a first connection unit 310 that outputs DC power to the power conversion module 400. The power conversion module 400 is detachably connected to the first connection unit 310, And a second connection unit 320 receiving DC power from the box 200. [

In the drawing, it is illustrated that the first connecting portion 310 has a protruding portion and the second connecting portion 320 has an inserting portion. The protrusion of the first connection part 310 is fitted to the inserting part of the second connection part 320 so that the waterproof performance can be improved.

As described above, the junction box 200 and the power conversion module 400 are detachably connected, thereby facilitating the separation of the power conversion module 400 disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400 can be attached to and detached from the upper rear frame FRa. To this end, a coupling member (for example, a screw) may be coupled to the opening formed in the upper rear frame FRa.

The power conversion module 400 is configured to be detachable from the upper rear frame FRa so that the replacement of the power conversion module 400 at the time of failure of the power conversion module 400 can be simplified .

The power conversion module 400 includes a power conversion unit 300 including an inverter unit 540 and a power conversion unit 300 that is formed on the first side of the power conversion unit 300, A second cable connecting part (CNB) formed on the second side of the power converting part 300 for outputting AC power to the solar module adjacent to the right side, and a second cable connecting part .

The first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB may include at least two cable connecting terminals (including two or three terminals (including neutral terminals)) at the time of single-phase AC power output, At the time of AC power output, at least three cable connection terminals (three terminals or four terminals (including neutral terminals)) may be provided.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400 may be disposed over the entire upper rear frame FRa, as shown in the figure. For example, slidingly connected to the upper rear frame FRa from the side, and can be fixed to an opening or the like with a screw or the like.

4A to 5D are diagrams referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

First, FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of a circuit diagram inside a junction box and a power conversion module in the solar module shown in FIG. 3. FIG.

Referring to the drawings, the junction box 200 may include bypass diodes (Da to Dc) connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100.

The junction box 200 may include at least one bypass diode bypassed in order to prevent hot spots occurring in the solar cell in the case of shading or the like. In the drawing, three bypass diodes (Da, Db, Dc) are illustrated.

It may be referred to as a bypass diode unit 510 for the three bypass diodes Da, Db, and Dc.

On the other hand, the three bypass diodes Da, Db, and Dc are connected to the first to fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d, respectively. Particularly, the first to fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d may extend to the back surface of the solar cell module 100 through the openings formed in the solar cell module 100.

On the other hand, the bypass diodes Dc, Db, and Da are connected to the solar cell module 100 from the first to fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d in the solar cell module 100, The optical DC power is input. The bypass diodes Dc, Db, and Da can be bypassed when a reverse voltage is generated from a DC power source from at least one of the first through fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d have.

The junction box 200 may further include a first connection unit 310 for outputting DC power from the bypass diode unit 510 to the power conversion module 400.

Next, the power conversion module 400 may include a power conversion unit 300 including an inverter unit 540 and the like.

The power conversion unit 300 in the power conversion module 400 includes a second connection unit 320 for receiving DC power from the junction box 200, a capacitor unit 520 for storing DC power, a converter unit 530, An inverter unit 540, a control unit 550 for controlling the inverter unit 540, a communication unit 580, and the like.

The power conversion unit 300 in the power conversion module 400 includes an input current sensing unit A, an input voltage sensing unit B, a converter output current detection unit C, a converter output voltage detection unit D, An output current detection unit E, and an inverter output voltage detection unit F.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can control the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 controls the converter unit 530 to perform DC conversion. In particular, maximum power follow-up (MPPT) control can be performed.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 controls the inverter unit 540 to control the AC conversion to be performed.

On the other hand, the DC power source through the second connection part 320 can be input to the capacitor part 520.

The capacitor unit 520 may store an input DC power input through the solar cell module 100 and the bypass diode unit 510. [

In the figure, the capacitor unit 520 includes a plurality of capacitors Ca, Cb, and Cc connected in parallel to each other. Alternatively, a plurality of capacitors may be connected in series- It is also possible to connect to the terminal. Alternatively, it is also possible that the capacitor unit 520 includes only one capacitor.

The converter unit 530 can convert the level of the input voltage from the solar cell module 100 via the bypass diode unit 510 and the capacitor unit 520. [

In particular, the converter unit 530 can perform power conversion using the DC power stored in the capacitor unit 520.

For example, the converter unit 530 may include a plurality of resistance elements or a transformer, and may perform voltage division with respect to the input voltage based on the set target power.

In the drawing, a tapped inductor converter is illustrated as an example of the converter unit 530, but a flyback converter, a buck converter, a boost converter, and the like are possible.

The converter section 530, that is, the tap inductor converter shown in the figure has a tap inductor T, a switching element S1 connected between the tap inductor T and the ground terminal, a switch element S1 connected to the output terminal of the tap inductor, And a diode D1 for performing the operation.

On the other hand, a dc short capacitor (not shown) may be connected between the output terminal of the diode D1, that is, between the cathode and the ground terminal.

Specifically, the switching element S1 can be connected between the taps of the tap inductor T and the ground terminal. The output terminal (secondary side) of the tap inductor T is connected to the anode of the diode D1 and the dc-side capacitor C1 is connected between the cathode of the diode D1 and the ground terminal .

On the other hand, the primary side and the secondary side of the tap inductor T have opposite polarities. On the other hand, the tap inductor T may be referred to as a switching transformer.

On the other hand, the switching element S1 in the converter section 530 can be turned on / off based on the converter switching control signal from the control section 550. [ Thereby, the level-converted DC power can be outputted.

The inverter unit 540 can convert the DC power converted by the converter unit 530 into AC power.

In the drawing, a full-bridge inverter is illustrated. Namely, the upper and lower arm switching elements Sa and Sb connected in series to each other and the lower arm switching elements S'a and S'b are paired, and two pairs of upper and lower arm switching elements are connected in parallel to each other (Sa & Sb & S'b). Diodes may be connected in anti-parallel to each switching element Sa, S'a, Sb, S'b.

The switching elements Sa, S'a, Sb, and S'b in the inverter unit 540 can be turned on / off based on the inverter switching control signal from the control unit 550. [ As a result, an AC power source having a predetermined frequency can be output. Preferably, it has a frequency (approximately 60 Hz or 50 Hz) that is equal to the alternating frequency of the grid.

On the other hand, the capacitor C may be disposed between the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540.

The capacitor C may store the level-converted DC power of the converter unit 530. [ On the other hand, both ends of the capacitor C may be referred to as a dc stage, and accordingly, the capacitor C may be called a dc-stage capacitor.

The input current sensing unit A may sense the input current ic1 supplied from the solar cell module 100 to the capacitor unit 520. [

The input voltage sensing unit B may sense the input voltage Vc1 supplied from the solar cell module 100 to the capacitor unit 520. [ Here, the input voltage Vc1 may be equal to the voltage stored across the capacitor unit 520. [

The sensed input current ic1 and the input voltage vc1 may be input to the control unit 550. [

The converter output current detector C senses the output current ic2 output from the converter 530 or the dc converter current and the converter output voltage detector D outputs the output current ic2 output from the converter 530 And detects the output voltage vc2, i.e., the dc voltage. The sensed output current ic2 and the output voltage vc2 may be input to the control unit 550. [

On the other hand, the inverter output current detection unit E detects the current ic3 output from the inverter unit 540, and the inverter output voltage detection unit F detects the voltage vc3 output from the inverter unit 540 do. The detected current ic3 and the voltage vc3 are input to the control unit 550. [

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can output a control signal for controlling the switching element S1 of the converter unit 530. [ In particular, the control unit 550 controls the control unit 550 so that at least one of the detected input current ic1, the input voltage vc1, the output current ic2, the output voltage vc2, the output current ic3, or the output voltage vc3 On timing signal of the switching element S1 in the converter unit 530 can be output.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can output an inverter control signal for controlling each switching element Sa, S'a, Sb, S'b of the inverter unit 540. In particular, the control unit 550 controls the control unit 550 so that at least one of the detected input current ic1, the input voltage vc1, the output current ic2, the output voltage vc2, the output current ic3, or the output voltage vc3 On timing signals of the respective switching elements Sa, S'a, Sb, S'b of the inverter unit 540 can be outputted based on the above-described signals.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can control the converter unit 530 to calculate the maximum power point for the solar cell module 100 and output the DC power corresponding to the maximum power.

The communication unit 580 can exchange data with a gateway (not shown) or a server (not shown). For example, the communication unit 580 can transmit the voltage information, the current information, the power information, the current operation state information, and the like of the solar module to a gateway (not shown) or a server (not shown).

To this end, the communication unit 580 can perform PLC communication. Alternatively, the communication unit 580 may perform infrared communication, visible light communication, and the like.

4B is a diagram showing an example of the circuit arrangement inside the power conversion module of FIG. 4A.

The capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540 are connected to the first connection unit 310 of the junction box 200, Or on one side (right side) with respect to the second connection portion 320. [

That is, the circuit elements may be disposed asymmetrically within the power conversion module 400a.

The figure illustrates that the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530, and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the right side region Arb of the left side region Ara and the right side region Arb.

This arrangement can reduce the length of the cable or the conductive line between the second connection part 320 and the capacitor part 520, thereby preventing the level of the supplied direct current power from being lowered. As a result, There is an advantage that can be.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400 may be disposed over the entire upper rear frame FRa.

In the figure, the first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB are disposed at both ends of the power converting module 400a and between the first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB , And the AC power cables PCa and PCb are connected.

The output of the inverter unit 540 is output through the output cables CCAa and CCAb and the output cables CCAa and CCAb are connected to the first cable connecting unit CNA and the second cable connecting unit CNB Or connected to the second cable connecting portion CNB, and can output AC power.

4C is a diagram showing another example of the circuit arrangement inside the power conversion module of FIG. 4A.

4C shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are disposed inside the power conversion module 400b in the left area Ara and the right area Arb) are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400b can be stably mounted.

FIG. 4D is a diagram showing another example of the circuit arrangement inside the power conversion module of FIG. 4A.

4D is a circuit diagram of a power conversion module 400dx in which a capacitor unit 520, a converter unit 530 and an inverter unit 540 are disposed in the right region Arb, And that the control unit 550 and the optical output unit 583 are arranged.

In the figure, it is exemplified that the light output section 583 is disposed in the left area Ara on the basis of the control section 550. [

The light output section 583 can output light for displaying the operation state of the solar module 50 through the opening formed in the power conversion module 400dx.

For example, the light output section 583 can output light through the back surface of the solar module 50, in particular, through the opening formed in the upper rear frame FRa.

As another example, the light output section 583 can output light through the front surface of the solar module 50, particularly, the opening OPN formed in the upper front frame FR, as shown in Fig. 4E.

On the other hand, the optical output unit 583 can output orange light, green light, and red light, respectively, when the solar module 50 is in power generation standby, power generation, or fault condition.

Fig. 4F is a diagram showing another example of the circuit arrangement inside the power conversion module of Fig. 4A.

4B, the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530, and the inverter unit 540 are disposed inside the power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4F, (Right side) with respect to the first connection part 310 or the second connection part 320, as shown in FIG.

At this time, the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530, and the inverter unit 540 may be mounted on one circuit module 501 or the same circuit board.

The power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4f is different from that of FIG. 4b in that the AC power cables PCa, PCb and Pcn are connected to the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540, There is a difference in that it is disposed under the circuit module 501 which has been made.

That is, the AC power supply cables PCa, PCb, and Pcn may be disposed closer to the second connection portion 320 than the circuit module 501. With this arrangement, it is possible to stably protect the AC power cables PCa, PCb, and Pcn.

4G is a view showing that an external connecting cable Cab is connected to the second cable connecting portion CNB and FIG. 4H is a view showing the side surfaces CNBs of the second cable connecting portion CNB .

Referring to the drawing, an opening POS is formed in a side surface CNBs of the upper surface CNBu and the side surface CNBs of the second cable connecting portion CNB, and an external connecting cable Coab is inserted into the opening OPS. .

On the other hand, the side surfaces CNBs of the second cable connecting portion CNB can be opened upward.

When the side surfaces CNBs of the second cable connecting portion CNB are opened in the upward direction, the external connecting cable Coab can be connected to the internal connecting terminal. After the external connection cable connection is completed, the side surfaces CNBs of the second cable connecting portion CNB are closed and the screw fixing portions Spa and SPb formed on both sides of the opening OPS are closed, The screw can be fixed.

4I is a view showing the internal structure of the second cable connecting portion CNB. Fig. 4I is a view showing an external connecting cable Coab connected to the inside of the second cable connecting portion CNB. , And a second cable connecting portion (CNB).

Referring to the drawings, a first portion (CNBna) having three openings (OPSnaa, OPSnab, OPSnac) formed at a first position (POs1) in a second direction outside the second cable connecting portion (CNB) The second portion CNBnb formed with one opening CNBns and the side portion CNBs formed with the opening OPS may be disposed at the third position POs2.

The external connecting cable Cab can penetrate through the opening OPS of the side surfaces CNBs and the opening CNBns of the second potion CNBnb and is provided with three The conductive lines Pca, Pcb, and Pcn may be connected to the respective connection terminals CNnac, CNnab, and CNcac.

On the other hand, the connection terminals CNnac, CNnab, and CNcac may be located between the first position POs1 and the second position POs2, or inside the first position POs1.

With such a coupling structure, the external connection cable Coab can be stably connected to the internal AC power cables PCa, PCb, and Pcc. Particularly, it becomes possible to prevent moisture infiltration.

Next, FIGS. 4K to 4M illustrate that the power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4F is connected to the upper rear frame FRa of the solar cell module 100. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4K, a seating groove FRah is formed in the upper rear frame FRa, and openings SPc and Spd are formed on the upper side of the upper rear frame FRa, as shown in FIG. 4K .

The power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4F may be seated in the seating groove FRah as shown in FIG. 4L and includes an opening SPcc and Spdd formed on the outside of the power conversion module 400f, A coupling member SPc, Spd, for example, a screw, can be coupled to the openings SPc, Spd on the upper surface of the housing 10A.

Thus, the power conversion module 400f of Fig. 4F can be fixed to the upper rear frame FRa as shown in Fig. 4m.

On the other hand, unlike FIG. 4K to FIG. 4M, the power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4F may be coupled to the upper rear frame FRa in a sliding manner.

To this end, a sliding guide may be formed on the upper rear frame FRa, and a sliding engagement portion formed on the power conversion module 400f of FIG. 4F may be coupled to the sliding guide.

The coupling method or the sliding type coupling method of FIGS. 4k to 4m is the same as the power conversion module 400a of FIG. 4b, the power conversion module 400b of FIG. 4c, , And the power conversion module 400dx of Fig. 4d.

The coupling method between the second connecting portion CNB and the external cable Coab of Figs. 4G to 4I is the same as that of the power conversion module 400a of Fig. 4B, the power conversion module 400b of Fig. 4C, The power conversion module 400dx of FIG.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing another example of a circuit diagram in the junction box and the power conversion module in the solar module of FIG. 3. FIG.

The junction box 200 and the power conversion module 400 of FIG. 5A are similar to the junction box 200 and the power conversion module 400 of FIG. 4A except that the power conversion module 400 of FIG. 530 have a plurality of interleaving converters.

In the figure, it is exemplified that the converter section 530 includes three interleaving converters 611a to 611c. Each of the interleaving converters 611a to 611c may include a transformer, a switching element, and the like, and the level of the DC power supply can be changed by the interleaving operation.

On the other hand, as the number of the plurality of interleaving converters 611a to 611c in the converter unit 530 increases, at least one of the width and the height of the converter unit 530 can be increased. This will be described with reference to Fig. 5B.

5B is a diagram showing an example of a circuit arrangement inside the power conversion module of FIG. 5A.

5B, the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540 are connected to the first connection unit 310 of the junction box 200, Or on one side (right side) with respect to the second connection portion 320. [

That is, the circuit elements may be disposed asymmetrically within the power conversion module 400a.

The figure illustrates that the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530, and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the right side region Arb of the left side region Ara and the right side region Arb.

On the other hand, since the converter unit 530 includes the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c, the interleaving converters 611a to 611c can be arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

In this case, since the height of the upper rear frame FRa is restricted, it is preferable that the widths of the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c including a transformer are increased. In addition, the height of the converter unit 530 including the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c can be increased.

In the figure, the width W2 and the height H2 of the converter portion 530 in Fig. 4C are larger than the width W1 and height H1 of the converter portion 530 in Fig. 4B.

5C shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are connected to the left region Ara and the right region Arb in the power conversion module 400d, , Symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400d can be stably mounted.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 7a to 7b are views referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

Referring to the drawings, a photovoltaic module 50aa according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, a frame (not shown) fixed to the outer frame of the solar cell module 100, And a bypass diode (not shown) disposed on the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100 and connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100 And an inverter unit 540 for outputting an AC power based on a direct current power from the bypass diodes Da to Dc. As a result, the power conversion module 400 in the solar module 50 for outputting the AC power can be easily replaced.

Compared with Fig. 3, there is a difference in that the junction box 200 is not provided on the back surface of the solar cell module.

3, the power conversion module 400 may further include the bypass diodes Da to Dc, and the connection unit 320 may not be provided.

7A illustrates that the bypass diodes Da to Dc, the capacitor unit 520, the converter unit 530, and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the power conversion module 400e.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400 may include a plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd that are in contact with the conductive lines from the solar cell module 100.

The bypass diodes Da to Dc are disposed between the plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd and the capacitor portion 520, the converter portion 530, And an inverter unit 540 may be disposed.

On the other hand, the conductive lines from the solar cell module 100 extend through the opening in the solar cell module 100, extend to the back surface, extend through openings formed in the frame FR, May be extended through the opening of module 100. That is, the position of the opening portion is preferably higher than that of the solar module shown in Fig.

7A shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are disposed inside the power conversion module 400b with the converter unit 530 located under the bypass diode unit 510 as the center, (Ara) and the right region (Arb) are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400b can be stably mounted.

7B shows an example in which the inverter unit 540 is disposed inside the power conversion module 400f with one side (right side) of the junction box 200 facing the first connection unit 310 or the second connection unit 320 of the junction box 200, As shown in Fig.

In the figure, a capacitor unit 520 and a converter unit 530 are sequentially disposed under the bypass diodes Da to Dc, and an inverter unit 540 is disposed in the right region Arb .

That is, within the power conversion module 400f, the circuit elements can be arranged asymmetrically.

This arrangement can reduce the length of the cable or the conductive line in the power conversion module 400f, thereby preventing the level of the supplied DC power from being lowered, and as a result, the efficiency at the time of power conversion can be increased .

8 is a front view of the solar module of FIG.

The solar module 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module 100, a junction box 200 located on the back surface of the solar cell module 100, and a power conversion module 400 ).

The junction box 200 may include at least one bypass diode that is bypassed to prevent hot spots in the case of shadow generation or the like.

On the other hand, FIG. 4A and the like illustrate that three bypass diodes (Da, Db, and Dc in FIG. 4A) are provided corresponding to the four solar cell strings in FIG.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400 can convert the DC power supplied from the solar cell module 100. Reference is made to FIG. 4A and the like.

On the other hand, the solar cell module 100 may include a plurality of solar cells.

In the figure, a plurality of sink cells are connected in series by ribbons (133 in FIG. 9) to form a solar cell string 140. By this, six strings 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, 140e and 140f are formed, and each string includes ten solar cells. Unlike the drawings, various modifications are possible.

On the other hand, each solar cell string can be electrically connected by a bus ribbon. 8 shows the first solar cell string 140a and the second solar cell string 140b respectively by the bus ribbons 145a, 145c and 145e disposed at the lower part of the solar cell module 100, The battery string 140c and the fourth solar cell string 140d illustrate that the fifth solar cell string 140e and the sixth solar cell string 140f are electrically connected.

8 shows the second solar cell string 140b and the third solar cell string 140c respectively by the bus ribbons 145b and 145d disposed on the top of the solar cell module 100, And that the battery string 140d and the fifth solar cell string 140e are electrically connected.

On the other hand, the ribbon connected to the first string, the bus ribbons 145b and 145d, and the ribbon connected to the fourth string are electrically connected to the first through fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d, respectively The first to fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c and 135d are connected to bypass diodes (Da, Db and Dc in Fig. 4A) in the junction box 200 arranged on the back surface of the solar cell module 100, Respectively. In the drawing, the first to fourth conductive lines 135a, 135b, 135c, and 135d extend to the back surface of the solar cell module 100 through the openings formed in the solar cell module 100. FIG.

It is preferable that the junction box 200 is disposed closer to an end of the solar cell module 100 where the conductive lines extend.

9 is an exploded perspective view of the solar cell module of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 9, the solar cell module 100 of FIG. 8 may include a plurality of solar cells 130. The first sealing material 120 and the second sealing material 150 located on the lower surface and the upper surface of the plurality of solar cells 130 and the rear substrate 110 and the second sealing material 120 located on the lower surfaces of the first sealing material 120, And may further include a front substrate 160 positioned on the top surface of the sealing member 150.

The solar cell 130 is a semiconductor device that converts solar energy into electrical energy. The solar cell 130 may be a silicon solar cell, a compound semiconductor solar cell, a tandem solar cell, Dye-sensitized or CdTe, CIGS type solar cells, thin film solar cells, and the like.

The solar cell 130 is formed of a light receiving surface on which solar light is incident and a rear surface opposite to the light receiving surface. For example, the solar cell 130 includes a silicon substrate of a first conductivity type, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer formed on the silicon substrate and having a conductivity type opposite to that of the first conductivity type, An antireflection film formed on the second conductive type semiconductor layer and having at least one opening exposing a part of the surface of the second conductive type semiconductor layer; And a rear electrode formed on the rear surface of the silicon substrate.

Each solar cell 130 may be electrically connected in series, parallel, or series-parallel. Specifically, a plurality of solar cells 130 can be electrically connected by a ribbon 133. [ The ribbon 133 may be bonded to the front electrode formed on the light receiving surface of the solar cell 130 and the rear electrode collecting electrode formed on the rear surface of another adjacent solar cell 130. [

In the figure, it is illustrated that the ribbon 133 is formed in two lines, and the solar cell 130 is connected in series by the ribbon 133 to form the solar cell string 140.

8, six strings 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, 140e, and 140f are formed, and each string may include ten solar cells.

The back substrate 110 may be, but is not limited to, a TPT (Tedlar / PET / Tedlar) type having a waterproof, insulating and ultraviolet shielding function as a back sheet. In FIG. 9, the rear substrate 110 is shown as a rectangular shape. However, the rear substrate 110 may be formed in various shapes such as a circular shape and a semicircular shape according to the environment in which the solar cell module 100 is installed.

The first sealing member 120 may be attached to the rear substrate 110 to have the same size as the rear substrate 110 and a plurality of solar cells 130 may be formed on the first sealing member 120 And can be positioned adjacent to each other so as to achieve the same.

The second sealing member 150 may be positioned on the solar cell 130 and may be laminated to the first sealing member 120.

Here, the first sealant 120 and the second sealant 150 allow each element of the solar cell to chemically bond. The first sealing material 120 and the second sealing material 150 can be various examples such as an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film.

On the other hand, the front substrate 160 is preferably placed on the second sealing material 150 so as to transmit sunlight, and is preferably made of tempered glass in order to protect the solar cell 130 from an external impact or the like. Further, it is more preferable to use a low-iron-content tempered glass containing a small amount of iron in order to prevent the reflection of sunlight and increase the transmittance of sunlight.

Meanwhile, the solar cell 130 may be a one-sided solar cell or a bifacial solar cell.

With reference to Figs. 10 to 11, a double-sided solar cell will be described.

FIG. 10 is a view showing the solar cell of FIG. 9, FIG. 11 is a view showing a part of the solar cell of FIG. 10,

10 to 11, the solar cell 130 may include a first electrode 71 and a third electrode 91 on the first passivation film 51.

10, the solar cell 130 may include a plurality of first electrodes 71 disposed on the first passivation film 51 at a first pitch P1 and disposed in parallel with each other. have. The solar cell 130 may include a third electrode 91 formed in a direction crossing the first electrode 71 and electrically connecting the first electrodes 71.

As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of third electrodes may be provided with a second pitch P2 larger than the first pitch P1.

The description of the first passivation film, the first electrode 71 and the third electrode may be applied to the second passivation film, the second electrode and the fourth electrode (not shown) of the solar cell 130 as they are.

11, a control passivation film 21 is disposed on the lower surface of the semiconductor substrate 11, and a first conductive type region 31 and a first passivation film 51 are formed on the control passivation film 21. [ And the second conductive type region 41 and the second passivation film 61 may be disposed on the entire surface of the semiconductor substrate 11. [ The first electrode 71 and the second electrode 81 may be disposed on the first passivation film 51 and the second passivation film 61, respectively.

12 is a view showing a solar light system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12, the solar photovoltaic system 10b according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules 50da to 50dn, a plurality of photovoltaic modules 5d0a to 50dn, An inverter 8 for converting DC power from the AC power source into AC power, a grid 90 for supplying AC power, and a gateway 80 for monitoring an AC power supplied to the grid or the like.

The plurality of solar modules 50 da to 50 dn can output each DC power source to the inverter 8.

The plurality of solar modules 5d0a to 50dn are connected to the junction boxes 200a to 200n and the power conversion modules 400a to 200n in order to convert the level of the DC power output from the solar cell modules 100a to 100n, 400 dn).

13 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a solar module 50d according to another embodiment of the present invention is a solar module that outputs a DC power source, and includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, A frame FR fixed to an outer frame of the module 100 and bypass diodes Da to Dc disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100 and connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100 And the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the rear surface of the solar cell module 100. The level of the DC power is converted from the junction box 200 And the power conversion module 400d includes a power conversion module 400d including a converter unit 530 for outputting the DC power of the rotor of the converter unit 530. [ Accordingly, the power conversion module 400d in the solar module 50 for outputting DC power can be easily replaced.

The junction box 200 includes a first connection unit 310 that outputs DC power to the power conversion module 400d and the power conversion module 400d is detachably connected to the first connection unit 310 And a second connection unit 320 receiving DC power from the junction box 200.

On the other hand, the power conversion module 400d can be attached to and detached from the upper rear frame FRa. To this end, a coupling member (for example, a screw) may be coupled to the opening formed in the upper rear frame FRa.

In this manner, the power conversion module 400d is configured to be detachable from the upper rear frame FRa, so that the replacement of the power conversion module 400 at the time of failure of the power conversion module 400d can be simplified .

The power conversion module 400d includes a power conversion unit 300 including an inverter unit 540 and a power conversion unit 500. The power conversion unit 400d is formed on the first side of the power conversion unit 300, A second cable connecting portion (CNB) formed on the second side of the power converting portion 300 for outputting direct current power to a solar module adjacent to the right side, and a second cable connecting portion .

On the other hand, the power conversion module 400d may be disposed over the entire upper rear frame FRa as shown in the figure. For example, slidingly connected to the upper rear frame FRa from the side, and can be fixed to an opening or the like with a screw or the like.

14A to 15D are diagrams referencing the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

14A is a diagram showing an example of a junction box in the solar module of FIG. 13 and a circuit diagram inside the power conversion module.

Referring to the drawings, the junction box 200 may include bypass diodes (Da to Dc) connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100.

The junction box 200 may further include a first connection unit 310 for outputting DC power from the bypass diode unit 510 to the power conversion module 400d.

Next, the power conversion module 400d may include a power conversion unit 300 including a converter unit 530 and the like.

The power conversion unit 300 in the power conversion module 400d includes a second connection unit 320 receiving DC power from the junction box 200, a capacitor unit 520 for storing DC power, a converter unit 530, A control unit 550 for controlling the communication unit 580, and the like.

The power conversion unit 300 in the power conversion module 400d includes an input current sensing unit A, an input voltage sensing unit B, a converter output current detection unit C, and a converter output voltage detection unit D .

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can control the converter unit 530 and the inverter unit 540.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 controls the converter unit 530 to perform DC conversion. In particular, maximum power follow-up (MPPT) control can be performed.

On the other hand, the DC power source through the second connection part 320 can be input to the capacitor part 520.

The capacitor unit 520 may store an input DC power input through the solar cell module 100 and the bypass diode unit 510. [

The converter unit 530 can convert the level of the input voltage from the solar cell module 100 via the bypass diode unit 510 and the capacitor unit 520. [

In particular, the converter unit 530 can perform power conversion using the DC power stored in the capacitor unit 520.

On the other hand, the capacitor C may be disposed at the output terminal of the converter unit 530. [

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can output a control signal for controlling the switching element S1 of the converter unit 530. [ In particular, the control unit 550 controls the control unit 550 so that at least one of the detected input current ic1, the input voltage vc1, the output current ic2, the output voltage vc2, the output current ic3, or the output voltage vc3 On timing signal of the switching element S1 in the converter unit 530 can be output.

On the other hand, the control unit 550 can control the converter unit 530 to calculate the maximum power point for the solar cell module 100 and output the DC power corresponding to the maximum power.

The communication unit 580 can exchange data with a gateway (not shown) or a server (not shown). For example, the communication unit 580 can transmit the voltage information, the current information, the power information, the current operation state information, and the like of the solar module to a gateway (not shown) or a server (not shown).

To this end, the communication unit 580 can perform PLC communication. Alternatively, the communication unit 580 may perform infrared communication, visible light communication, and the like.

14B is a diagram showing an example of the circuit arrangement in the power conversion module of Fig. 14A.

The capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are connected to the first connection unit 310 or the second connection unit 320 of the junction box 200 in the power conversion module 400da of FIG. On the one side (right side), as shown in Fig.

That is, the circuit elements may be disposed asymmetrically within the power conversion module 400da.

The figure illustrates that the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the right side region Arb of the left side region Ara and the right side region Arb.

This arrangement can reduce the length of the cable or the conductive line between the second connection part 320 and the capacitor part 520, thereby preventing the level of the supplied direct current power from being lowered. As a result, There is an advantage that can be.

On the other hand, the power conversion module 400d can be disposed over the entire upper rear frame FRa.

In the figure, a first cable connecting portion (CNA) and a second cable connecting portion (CNB) are disposed at both ends of the power converting module 400da, and between the first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB , And DC power cables PCa and PCb are connected.

The output of the converter unit 530 is output through the output cables CCAa and CCAb and the output cables CCAa and CCAb are connected to the first cable connecting unit CNA and the second cable connecting unit CNB Or connected to the second cable connecting portion CNB, and can output DC power.

14C shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are connected to the left region Ara and the right region Arb ) Are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400db can be stably mounted.

14D shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the right region Arb and further the control unit 550 and the optical output unit 583 are disposed in the power conversion module 400ddx, As shown in Fig.

In the figure, it is exemplified that the light output section 583 is disposed in the left area Ara on the basis of the control section 550. [

The light output unit 583 can output light for displaying the operation state of the solar module 50d through the opening formed in the power conversion module 400ddx.

For example, the light output section 583 can output light through the back surface of the solar module 50d, in particular, through the opening formed in the upper rear frame FRa.

As another example, the light output section 583 can output light through the front surface of the solar module 50d, in particular, through the opening OPN formed in the upper front frame FR, as shown in Fig. 14E.

On the other hand, the light output unit 583 can output orange light, green light, and red light, respectively, when the solar module 50d is in the power generation standby, power generation, or fault condition.

Fig. 15A is a diagram showing another example of a circuit diagram in the junction box and the power conversion module in the solar module of Fig. 13. Fig.

The junction box 200 and the power conversion module 400d of FIG. 15A are similar to the junction box 200 and the power conversion module 400d of FIG. 14a, but are provided in the power conversion module 400d of FIG. (530) has a plurality of interleaving converters.

In the figure, it is exemplified that the converter section 530 includes three interleaving converters 611a to 611c. Each of the interleaving converters 611a to 611c may include a transformer, a switching element, and the like, and the level of the DC power supply can be changed by the interleaving operation.

On the other hand, as the number of the plurality of interleaving converters 611a to 611c in the converter unit 530 increases, at least one of the width and the height of the converter unit 530 can be increased. This will be described with reference to Fig. 15B.

Fig. 15B is a diagram showing an example of the circuit arrangement in the power conversion module of Fig. 15A.

The capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are connected to the first connection unit 310 or the second connection unit 320 of the junction box 200 in the power conversion module 400dc of FIG. On the one side (right side), as shown in Fig.

That is, the circuit elements may be disposed asymmetrically within the power conversion module 400da.

The figure illustrates that the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the right side region Arb of the left side region Ara and the right side region Arb.

On the other hand, since the converter unit 530 includes the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c, the interleaving converters 611a to 611c can be arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

In this case, since the height of the upper rear frame FRa is restricted, it is preferable that the widths of the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c including a transformer are increased. In addition, the height of the converter unit 530 including the three interleaving converters 611a to 611c can be increased.

The figure illustrates that the width W2 and the height H2 of the converter portion 530 of Fig. 14C are larger than the width W1 and height H1 of the converter portion 530 of Fig. 14B.

15C shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the left region Ara and the right region Arb in the power conversion module 400dd with the second connection unit 320 as the center, As shown in Fig. Accordingly, the power conversion module 400dd can be stably mounted.

FIG. 16 is a rear view of a photovoltaic module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 17a to 17b are views referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

Referring to the drawings, a solar module 50dd according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, A bypass diode FR that is disposed on the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100 and connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100, And a converter section 530 for converting the level of the DC power source based on the DC power source from the bypass diodes Da to Dc and outputting the level-converted DC power source, 400d. This makes it easy to replace the power conversion module 400d in the solar module 50 that outputs AC power.

Compared with Fig. 13, there is a difference in that the junction box 200 is not provided on the back surface of the solar cell module.

Accordingly, the power conversion module 400d may further include bypass diodes (Da to Dc) as compared with FIG. 13, and the connection portion 320 may not be provided.

17A illustrates that the bypass diodes Da to Dc, the capacitor unit 520, and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the power conversion module 400de.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400d may include a plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd that are in contact with the conductive line from the solar cell module 100. [

Bypass diodes Da to Dc are disposed between the plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd and a capacitor portion 520 and a converter portion 530 are provided below the bypass diodes Da to Dc .

On the other hand, the conductive lines from the solar cell module 100 extend through the opening in the solar cell module 100, extend to the back surface, extend through openings formed in the frame FR, May be extended through the opening of module 100. That is, the position of the opening portion is preferably higher than that of the solar module shown in Fig.

17A shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are disposed in the left side area Ara and the right side side area of the bypass diode unit 510 in the power conversion module 400db, Arb) are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400de can be stably mounted.

17B shows a state in which the bypass diode unit 510, the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are connected to the first connection unit 310 of the junction box 200 in the power conversion module 400df, , Or the second connection portion 320 as a reference.

In the figure, the capacitor unit 520 and the converter unit 530 are sequentially arranged below the bypass diodes Da to Dc.

On the other hand, when the solar module outputs a high-output DC power, the converter unit in the power conversion module may not be provided. This will be described with reference to Figs. 18 to 19C.

18 is a rear view of a solar module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a photovoltaic module 50f according to another embodiment of the present invention is a photovoltaic module for outputting an alternating-current power, which includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, A frame FR fixed to an outer frame of the module 100 and bypass diodes Da to Dc disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100 and connected to the conductive lines of the solar cell module 100 And the upper rear frame FRa of the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the rear surface of the solar cell module 100. The DC power is converted from the junction box 200 to be supplied to the AC power source And a power conversion module 400d including an inverter unit 540 for outputting an AC power to the inverter unit 540. The power conversion module 400f can output AC power of the inverter unit 540. [ Accordingly, the replacement of the power conversion module 400d in the solar module 50 for outputting AC power can be simplified.

The difference from FIG. 3 is that the converter section 530 is not provided in the power conversion module 400f.

Since the other contents are the same, the description of FIG. 3 is referred to.

19A to 19C are diagrams referencing the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

19A is a diagram showing an example of a junction box in the solar module of FIG. 18 and a circuit diagram inside the power conversion module.

The power conversion module 400f of FIG. 19A is similar to the power conversion module 400 of FIG. 4A, except that the converter portion 530 is not provided. Accordingly, a detailed description will be omitted with reference to FIG. 4A.

Fig. 19B is a diagram showing an example of the circuit arrangement in the power conversion module of Fig. 19A. Fig.

The capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are connected to the first connection unit 310 or the second connection unit 320 of the junction box 200 in the power conversion module 400fa shown in FIG. On the one side (right side), as shown in Fig.

That is, the circuit elements may be arranged asymmetrically within the power conversion module 400fa.

The figure illustrates that the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the right side region Arb of the left side region Ara and the right side region Arb.

This arrangement can reduce the length of the cable or the conductive line between the second connection part 320 and the capacitor part 520, thereby preventing the level of the supplied direct current power from being lowered. As a result, There is an advantage that can be.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400f may be disposed over the entire upper rear frame FRa.

The first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB are disposed at both ends of the power conversion module 400fa and are provided between the first cable connecting portion CNA and the second cable connecting portion CNB , And the AC power cables PCa and PCb are connected.

The output of the inverter unit 540 is output through the output cables CCAa and CCAb and the output cables CCAa and CCAb are connected to the first cable connecting unit CNA and the second cable connecting unit CNB Or connected to the second cable connecting portion CNB, and can output AC power.

19C shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are connected to the left side area Ara and the right side area Arb in the power conversion module 400fb, ) Are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400fb can be stably mounted.

Meanwhile, in the power conversion module 400f, the control unit 550 and the optical output unit 583 may be disposed similarly to FIG. 4C.

FIG. 20 is a rear view of a photovoltaic module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 21a to 21b are views referred to the description of the power conversion module of FIG.

20, a solar module 50ff according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell module 100 having a plurality of solar cells, Which is connected to the conductive line of the solar cell module 100 and which is disposed on the upper rear frame FRa among the rear frames FRa to FRd disposed on the back surface of the solar cell module 100, And a power conversion module 400 including an inverter unit 540 for outputting AC power based on direct current power from diodes Da to Dc and bypass diodes Da to Dc. As a result, the power conversion module 400 in the solar module 50 for outputting the AC power can be easily replaced.

Particularly, the solar module 50ff of Fig. 20 outputs AC power, but is not provided with a converter.

On the other hand, the solar cell module 50ff of FIG. 20 differs from that of FIG. 19 in that the junction box 200 is not provided on the back surface of the solar cell module.

3, the power conversion module 400 may further include the bypass diodes Da to Dc, and the connection unit 320 may not be provided.

FIG. 21A illustrates that the bypass diodes Da to Dc, the capacitor unit 520, and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the power conversion module 400fc.

Meanwhile, the power conversion module 400fc may include a plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd that are in contact with the conductive lines from the solar cell module 100. [

The bypass diodes Da to Dc are disposed between the plurality of connection portions OPas to OPd and the capacitor portion 520 and the inverter portion 540 are provided below the bypass diodes Da to Dc. Can be disposed.

On the other hand, the conductive lines from the solar cell module 100 extend through the opening in the solar cell module 100, extend to the back surface, extend through openings formed in the frame FR, May be extended through the opening of module 100. That is, the position of the opening portion is preferably higher than that of the solar module shown in Fig.

21A shows a state in which the capacitor unit 520 and the inverter unit 540 are disposed in the left region Ara and the right region Arb, respectively, around the bypass diode 510 in the power conversion module 400b, ) Are symmetrically arranged. Thus, the power conversion module 400b can be stably mounted.

Next, FIG. 21B illustrates that the bypass diode 510, the capacitor 520, and the inverter 540 are sequentially disposed in the vertical direction within the power conversion module 400f.

The solar cell module and the solar cell system having the solar cell module according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, All or some of them may be selectively combined.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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A solar cell module comprising a plurality of solar cells;
A frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module;
A junction box disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module, the junction box including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module;
And a power conversion module disposed on an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a rear surface of the solar cell module and including an inverter unit for outputting an AC power based on a DC power source from the junction box module.
The method according to claim 1,
The junction box may further include a first connection unit for outputting DC power to the power conversion module,
Wherein the power conversion module further comprises a second connection unit that is detachably connected to the first connection unit and receives the DC power from the junction box.
The method according to claim 1,
The power conversion module includes:
A power conversion unit including the inverter unit;
A first cable connection unit formed on a first side of the power conversion unit and receiving an AC power from an adjoining first solar module; And
And a second cable connection part formed on a second side of the power conversion part for outputting AC power to an adjacent second solar module,
Wherein the power conversion module is attached to and detached from the upper rear frame.
The method according to claim 1,
The power conversion module includes:
A capacitor unit for storing DC power from the junction box;
And a converter unit for converting the level of the DC power source from the capacitor unit,
Wherein the capacitor unit, the converter unit, and the inverter unit are disposed at one side with respect to the junction box.
5. The method of claim 4,
The converter unit includes:
And a plurality of interleaved converters, wherein the plurality of interleaved converters are arranged side by side in the vertical direction.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein as the number of the plurality of interleaving converters in the converter section increases, at least one of a width and a height of the converter section increases.
The method according to claim 1,
The power conversion module includes:
And a light output section for outputting light through an opening formed in a part of the frame.
The method according to claim 1,
The power conversion module includes:
And a capacitor unit for storing DC power from the junction box,
Wherein the capacitor portion and the inverter portion are disposed on one side with respect to the junction box.
A solar cell module comprising a plurality of solar cells;
A frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module;
A bypass diode which is disposed on an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module and connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module; and a bypass diode that outputs an AC power based on a DC power source from the bypass diode And a power conversion module including an inverter unit.
10. The method of claim 9,
The power conversion module includes:
A power conversion unit including the bypass diode and the inverter unit;
A first cable connection unit formed on a first side of the power conversion unit and receiving an AC power from an adjoining first solar module; And
And a second cable connection part formed on a second side of the power conversion part for outputting AC power to an adjacent second solar module,
Wherein the power conversion module is attached to and detached from the upper rear frame.
10. The method of claim 9,
The power conversion module includes:
A capacitor unit for storing a DC power from the bypass diode;
And a converter unit for converting the level of the DC power source from the capacitor unit.
12. The method of claim 11,
The power conversion module includes:
And a plurality of connection portions in contact with the conductive line from the solar cell module,
A bypass diode is disposed between the plurality of connection portions,
Wherein the capacitor portion, the converter portion, and the inverter portion are disposed below the bypass diode.
10. The method of claim 9,
The power conversion module includes:
And a capacitor unit for storing a direct current power from the bypass diode,
The capacitor portion, and the inverter portion are disposed on one side of the power conversion module.
A solar cell module comprising a plurality of solar cells;
A frame fixed to an outer frame of the solar cell module;
A junction box disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module, the junction box including a bypass diode connected to a conductive line of the solar cell module;
And a converter unit disposed on an upper rear frame of a rear frame disposed on a back surface of the solar cell module and converting the level of the DC power from the junction box and outputting the converted power,
Wherein the power conversion module outputs a DC power.
15. The method of claim 14,
The junction box may further include a first connection unit for outputting DC power to the power conversion module,
Wherein the power conversion module further comprises a second connection unit that is detachably connected to the first connection unit and receives the DC power from the junction box.
15. The method of claim 14,
The power conversion module includes:
A power converter including the converter unit;
A first cable connection unit formed on a first side of the power conversion unit and receiving an AC power from an adjoining first solar module; And
And a second cable connection part formed on a second side of the power conversion part for outputting AC power to an adjacent second solar module,
Wherein the power conversion module is attached to and detached from the upper rear frame.
15. The method of claim 14,
The converter unit includes:
And a plurality of interleaved converters, wherein the plurality of interleaved converters are arranged side by side in the vertical direction.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein as the number of the plurality of interleaving converters in the converter section increases, at least one of a width and a height of the converter section increases.
15. The method of claim 14,
The power conversion module includes:
And a light output section for outputting light through an opening formed in a part of the frame.
15. The method of claim 14,
The power conversion module includes:
And a capacitor unit for storing a direct current power from the bypass diode,
Wherein the capacitor portion and the converter portion are disposed on one side with respect to the junction box.
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