公开(公告)号：US20240154051A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18415169

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: Solar Chief, LLC

Inventor： Randall William Prengler ,  Mark Myles Chazanow ,  Michael R. Uhrick

IPC: H01L31/05 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02S10/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/05 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02S10/00 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A method for managing distributed renewable energy systems comprising receiving first meter data for a plurality of first meters, each of the plurality of first meters associated with a renewable energy power generation component at an institution and measuring an amount of power generated by each associated renewable energy power generation component over a first period of time. Receiving second meter data for a plurality of second meters, each of the plurality of second meters associated with an institution having a renewable energy power generation component and measuring an amount of power consumed by each associated institution over a period of second time. Determining a difference between the amount of power measured by each of the first meters and the amount of power measured by a corresponding one of each of the second meters at each institution.

公开(公告)号：US20240012082A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18449180

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: Nextracker LLC

Inventor： Jérôme ARLIAUD ,  Adrien CRUCIFIX ,  Philippe Blanc

IPC: G01S3/786 ,  H02S20/32 ,  G05D3/10 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S50/00 ,  H02S40/20 ,  H02S20/10

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  H02S20/32 ,  G05D3/105 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S50/00 ,  H02S40/20 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker orientable about an axis of rotation, said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps:



a) observing the cloud coverage above the solar tracker;
b) comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated to an orientation setpoint value of the solar tracker;
c) matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model;
d) servo-controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value associated to said cloud coverage model retained during step c).

公开(公告)号：US20170185057A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15407176

申请日：2017-01-16

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/11

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment.

公开(公告)号：US09690987B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14626300

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Solview Systems Ltd.

Inventor： Ofer Sadka

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G01C11/04 ,  G06K9/46 ,  E04D13/18

CPC classification number: G06K9/00476 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01C11/04 ,  G06K9/468 ,  G06Q10/043 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y02B10/20

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a potential surface for installation of solar panels are provided. The method includes extracting, from a database of overhead images, at least one overhead image respective of a location; identifying a surface outline of at least one surface within the at least one overhead image; determining a pattern associated with the surface outline, the pattern comprising at least a facet; determining a potential installation area for solar panels based on the at least facet; and, displaying the potential installation area overlaid on the overhead image.

公开(公告)号：US20170178043A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15448107

申请日：2017-03-02

Applicant: SUNPO\/\/ER CORPORATION

Inventor： Gary Wayne ,  Alexander Frumkin ,  Michael Zaydman ,  Scott Lehman ,  Jules Brenner

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06313 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F16/219 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06Q10/067 ,  G06Q50/165 ,  Y02B10/20

Abstract: Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives. Some embodiments may provide viewing, creating, and manipulating of multiple versions of a solar collector layout design for a particular installation worksite. The use of versions may allow analysis of alternative layouts, alternative feature classifications, and cost and performance data corresponding to alternative design choices. Version summary information providing a representative comparison between versions across a number of dimensions may be provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170126172A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15128719

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: SUN'R

Inventor： Antoine Nogier

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  F24J2/54 ,  A01G13/02 ,  A01G9/24 ,  A01G17/02 ,  A01G1/00 ,  H02S99/00 ,  F24J2/40

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  A01G9/243 ,  A01G13/0206 ,  A01G17/02 ,  A01G22/00 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S2030/14 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02A40/266 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02P60/124

Abstract: The invention relates to an electricity generation method using orientable photovoltaic sensors (10) disposed above crops (C), the shadow projected onto the crops being altered by changes in the orientation of the sensors. The method is characterised in that the orientation of the sensors is controlled in a computerized and automatic manner in order to affect the microclimatic conditions of the crops by changing the orientation of the sensors, in particular in order to place crops in microclimatic conditions more suited to obtaining a desired agricultural result, while seeking to achieve an optimum, reducing electricity generation as little as possible in relation to a reference that is not combined with crops.

公开(公告)号：US20160336900A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15106518

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: EXOSUN

Inventor： Francois Paponneau ,  Adrien Lucas

IPC: H02S50/15 ,  G01S3/786

CPC classification number: H02S50/15 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/45 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assessing parameters for controlling a solar tracker including modules which include a table of means for processing solar radiation which is movable on means for connecting to the ground, which includes detecting, for each connection means, spatial coordinates of a point for connection with the table; for each module: i. determining a tilt of the table from the determined spatial coordinates; ii. determining spatial coordinates of a series of reference points of the table from the spatial coordinates and the tilt; determining, for each module, positioning parameters of the table relative to directly adjacent tables, from the spatial coordinates of the reference points; and determining parameters for controlling the tracker from the tilt and the relative positioning parameters of the tables of the tracker.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于评估用于控制太阳能跟踪器的参数的方法，所述参数包括模块，所述模块包括用于处理太阳辐射的装置的台，所述装置可在用于连接到地面的装置上移动，所述装置可在每个连接装置上检测空间坐标 与表连接点; 对于每个模块：i。 从所确定的空间坐标确定所述表的倾斜度; ii。 从所述空间坐标和所述倾斜确定所述表的一系列参考点的空间坐标; 从参考点的空间坐标确定每个模块相对于直接相邻表格的表的定位参数; 以及确定用于从倾斜的跟踪器控制参数和跟踪器的表的相对定位参数。

公开(公告)号：US20160238388A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15045484

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: Vivint Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Willard S. MacDonald ,  Randall King ,  Roger L. Jungerman

IPC: G01C11/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01B11/02 ,  H02S20/23

CPC classification number: G01B11/02 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01C11/06 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to photovoltaic installation systems and methods. A method may include determining a maximum number of photovoltaic (PV) modules for positioning on a roof of a structure, and determining one or more regions on the roof for positioning at least the maximum number of PV modules. Further, the method may include submitting a permitting package including the maximum number of PV modules and the one or more regions. In addition, the method may include determining a number of PV modules to be installed on the roof, where in the number of PV modules less than or equal to the maximum number of PV modules. The method may also include installing the number of PV modules within at least one of the one or more regions. The method may also include establishing the as-built characteristics of the PV system.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及光伏安装系统和方法。 方法可以包括确定用于定位在结构的屋顶上的光伏（PV）模块的最大数量，以及确定屋顶上的至少最大数量的PV模块的一个或多个区域。 此外，该方法可以包括提交包括最大数量的PV模块和一个或多个区域的许可包。 此外，该方法可以包括确定要安装在屋顶上的PV模块的数量，其中PV模块的数量小于或等于PV模块的最大数量。 该方法还可以包括将多个PV模块安装在一个或多个区域中的至少一个区域内。 该方法还可以包括建立PV系统的建成特性。

公开(公告)号：US20160025591A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14806627

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: esolar Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Risner ,  Maximilian Zavodny

IPC: G01M11/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06T7/40 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G06K9/52

CPC classification number: G01M11/005 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G06T7/001 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: An automated deflectometry system and method for assessing the quality of a reflective surface for use in a concentrating solar power plant. The deflectometry system comprises a holding fixture for mounting a heliostat reflector opposite a target screen having a known pattern. Digital cameras embedded in the target screen take pictures of the known pattern as reflected in the surface of the reflector. Image processing software then detects the features of the pattern in the reflector images and calculates the slope profile of the reflective surface. The slope field can be calculated by comparing the images of the reflective surface to those of a reference surface. Based on the slope profile of the reflective surface, a ray tracing calculation can be performed to simulate flux as reflected from the reflective surface onto a receiver and a quality metric can be ascribed to the heliostat reflector. The result of the quality assessment can displayed using a graphical user interface on an automated assembly line.

Abstract translation: 一种用于评估在聚光太阳能发电厂中使用的反射表面的质量的自动偏光测量系统和方法。 偏转系统包括用于安装与具有已知图案的目标屏幕相对的定日反射器的保持夹具。 嵌入在目标屏幕中的数码相机拍摄反射器表面反射的已知图案。 图像处理软件然后检测反射器图像中的图案的特征并计算反射表面的斜率分布。 可以通过将反射表面的图像与参考表面的图像进行比较来计算斜率场。 基于反射表面的斜率分布，可以执行光线跟踪计算，以模拟从反射表面反射到接收器上的通量，并且质量度量可归因于定日镜反射器。 质量评估的结果可以使用自动装配线上的图形用户界面显示。

公开(公告)号：US20160007426A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14792590

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: SUNTRACKER TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Inventor： IAN ASHDOWN ,  WALLACE JAY SCOTT

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B13/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B13/048 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，根据数学模型计算出地理位置，时间和日期的预期天空条件。 基于预期的天空条件计算环境中直接和反射的太阳辐射的预测分布。 获得来自一个或多个光电传感器的测量数据，其提供环境中的直接和反射辐射的初始分布的测量，包括来自太阳能和电光源的辐射。 基于测量数据和直接和反射太阳辐射的预测分布，确定电气照明产生的直接和反射人造电磁辐射的目标分布，以实现环境中直接和反射辐射的目标分布。 输出参数设置为一个或多个设备以修改初始分布，以实现环境内直接和反射辐射的目标分布。