T.I.P.A. Nano-Optimisers™
Per-string intelligence for maximum energy harvest
Simple Explanation
Each T.I.P.A. string gets its own small optimizer that constantly adjusts to extract maximum power. The east-facing string delivers more power at dawn, the west-facing string takes over in the afternoon - and neither interferes with the other. The optimizers talk to each other to share the load smoothly, reducing electrical noise and keeping the system running at peak efficiency all day.
HOW IT WORKS
Technical Summary
Non-isolated buck/boost DC-DC converters operate at 300-400 kHz with per-string MPPT. Active ORing via ideal-diode MOSFETs (3-7 mΩ) replaces Schottky diodes, reducing losses from ~4W to 0.3-0.7W per string at 10A. Phase-staggered switching across nanos cancels ripple (~1/N reduction), while droop control maintains stable bus voltage. Strings report health to the hub controller for predictive maintenance.
KEY BENEFITS
5-10× Lower Losses
Active MOSFET ORing cuts per-string dissipation from ~4W (Schottky diodes) to just 0.3-0.7W. Saves 20-30W per pole.
Multi-Orientation Support
East, west, north, and south-facing strings work together without fighting. Each string operates at its own optimum point.
Ripple Cancellation
Phase-staggered switching between nanos reduces electrical noise proportionally to the number of units (1/N). Cleaner power, smaller filters.
String-Level Monitoring
Each nano reports health to the hub controller, enabling predictive maintenance and rapid fault isolation.
Cost Savings
Moving heavy boost stages to the shared hub saves $8-15 per string in magnetics and silicon - $50-120 per pole at scale.
Technical Specs
Non-isolated buck/boost DC-DC
Converter Type
300 - 400 kHz
Switching Frequency
Per-string maximum power point tracking
MPPT
Active ideal-diode MOSFET (3-7 mΩ)
ORing Technology
100V or 150V
MOSFET Rating
Shielded drum inductor, 8-10A saturation
Inductor
0.3 - 0.7W
Loss @ 10A (Active ORing)
~4W (for comparison)
Loss @ 10A (Schottky)
~1/N with N phase-staggered nanos
Ripple Reduction
Droop-based regulation
Bus Voltage Control
String-level to hub controller
Health Reporting
USE CASES / APPLICATIONS
Vertical Pole Arrays
6-8 string poles with different orientations per string (~10 T.I.P.A.s in series per string). Each string optimized independently.
Street Lighting Poles
Urban poles with T.I.P.A.s facing multiple directions to capture morning and afternoon sun without conflict.
Telecom Towers
Tower-mounted arrays where different faces receive varying sunlight throughout the day.
Industrial Sites
Large-scale deployments where per-string monitoring enables predictive maintenance and maximum uptime.
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Nano-Optimisers are compact per-string DC-DC converters with built-in MPPT that ensure every T.I.P.A. string delivers maximum power regardless of orientation or shading. Using advanced active ORing technology, they eliminate the energy losses of traditional diode-based systems while enabling strings facing different directions to work together seamlessly. Like many tiny drummers keeping perfect rhythm, they coordinate to deliver clean, stable power to the Thinverter.