What's Happening Inside the Electronics with Greg Smith

Ever wonder what's actually inside a DC-to-DC optimizer? Recorded live at InterSolar San Diego, this episode breaks down the inner workings of solar optimizers — from maximum power point tracking and energy recovery to the software that makes them last 20 years. The conversation also dives into how inverter IGBTs turn DC into clean AC power, how Tigo's approach differs from competitors like SolarEdge, and whether Tesla or Edison deserves the bigger crown.   Topics Covered: DC to DC Converter The Flinstones Optimizers MPPT = Maximum Power Point Tracker PV Watts IV Curve MLPE Tigo SMA Solar Edge TS4 IGBT = Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Tesla Edison   Reach out to Greg Smith here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregsmith007/   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvisexam