USPTO Grants Patent for Solar Generation Systems

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Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted patent US12587015B2 to Georgia Tech Research Corporation for dispatchable, decentralized, and scalable solar generation systems. The patent details a current source converter with a transformer, battery interface, and AC load interface.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12587015B2, titled 'Dispatchable decentralized scalable solar generation systems,' to Georgia Tech Research Corporation. The patent, filed on January 6, 2023, and granted on March 24, 2026, describes a current source converter comprising a transformer, a first circuit with battery and photovoltaic (PV) ports, and a second circuit with an alternating current (AC) port for interfacing with an AC load.

This patent grant represents a new intellectual property asset in the field of solar energy technology. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations on businesses, it signifies innovation in power conversion for solar generation systems. Companies operating in the renewable energy sector, particularly those involved in solar power management and grid integration, may find the disclosed technology relevant for future product development or licensing opportunities.

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Dispatchable decentralized scalable solar generation systems

Grant US12587015B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Inventors

Deepak M. Divan, Joseph Benzaquen Sune, Zheng An

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a current source converter, comprising a transformer, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The transformer can comprise a first winding, a second winding, and a third winding. The first circuit can be electrically coupled to the first and second windings. The first circuit can comprise a battery port and a photovoltaic (PV) port. The battery port can be configured to interface with one or more batteries. The PV port can be configured to interface with one or more PV modules. The second circuit can be electrically coupled to the third winding. The second circuit can comprise an alternating current (AC) port configured to interface with an AC load.