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regulator
Prevents overcharging of batteries by controlling charge cycle-usually adjustable to conform to specific battery needs.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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series regulator
Type of battery charge regulator where the charging current is controlled by a switch connected in a series with the photovoltaic module or array.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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shunt regulator
Type of a battery charge regulator where the charging current is controlled by a switch connected in parallel with the photovoltaic (PV) generator.
Shorting the photovoltaic generator prevents overcharging of the battery.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
(page 20)