DC-Coupled Storage

Optimize Solar + Storage

PV+storage systems with Ampt deliver more energy and have a lower CapEx compared to other approaches.

Superior Systems

Ampt optimizers manage power in the PV array to enable two innovative DC-coupled solutions.

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Direct-to-Battery (D2B)

Ampt D2B designs are battery-centric. The BESS is deployed and operated like a standalone storage system. Ampt optimizers connect the PV array directly to the DC bus between the battery and inverter.
 
Ampt optimizers automatically follow the battery state-of-charge (SoC) voltage while delivering full available power from PV strings. Optimizer output can be controlled via wireless command.

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Direct-to-Converter (D2C)

Ampt D2C designs operate the DC bus at a high, fixed voltage to maximize component cost savings and simplify controls.
 
The inverter, battery converter, and optimizers all operate at a predictable and stable voltage on the DC bus. This avoids the voltage cross-over zones and slow response loops of variable voltage designs.

More Energy

PV+storage systems with Ampt generate, capture, and deliver more energy to increase project ROI.

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Roundtrip Efficiency

Achieve higher roundtrip storage efficiency while increasing the operating efficiency of the inverter and battery converter.

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Clipped Energy Harvest

Charge the battery when the PV inverter is clipping output power. Ampt enhances this benefit with higher DC:AC ratios.

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Curtailment Harvest

Capture array power that would normally be lost by charging the battery during periods of AC power curtailment.

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Low Voltage Harvest

Charge the battery storage system when the array voltage is below the inverter turn on voltage to maximize energy production.

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Mismatch Recovery

Deliver more energy by recovering mismatch losses from various sources with string-level maximum power point tracking (MPPT).

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Mitigate Degradation

Recover energy losses caused by variable degradation of PV cell and modules within a system to improve lifetime system performance.

Lower CapEx

Ampt saves on EBOS, ESS, and inverter costs on day-one to deliver PV+storage systems at the lowest cost per watt.

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Grid Advantage

PV+storage systems with Ampt deliver fast response and simplified connection in both grid-forming and grid-following applications to lower project cost and risk.

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Grid-forming Capability

Ampt optimizers manage the variability of the PV array and automatically match the DC bus voltage while delivering full available power. This enables the use of grid-forming inverters for stronger grids and microgrids.

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Fast Response

Systems with Ampt have a battery-supported DC bus, so the inverter responds to grid events from a stable power source to deliver fast grid support.

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Simplified Connection

Ampt systems have fewer grid-facing devices, which reduces modeling complexity and cost while shortening the compliance study process.

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