公开(公告)号：US20110134268A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12952101

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Willard S. MacDonald

Inventor： Willard S. MacDonald

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01S3/7868 ,  G01W1/12

Abstract: A Solar Access Measurement Device (“SAMD”) located at a predetermined position is disclosed. The SAMD may include a skyline detector enabled to detect a skyline of a horizon relative to the SAMD, an orientation determination unit enabled to determine the orientation of the skyline detector, and a processor in signal communication with the skyline detector and orientation determination unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种位于预定位置的太阳能通道测量装置（“SAMD”）。 SAMD可以包括能够检测相对于SAMD的水平线的天际线的天际线检测器，用于确定天际线检测器的取向的定向确定单元，以及与天际线检测器和取向确定单元进行信号通信的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20100217566A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12708501

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: GARY WAYNE ,  ALEXANDER FRUMKIN ,  MICHAEL ZAYDMAN ,  SCOTT LEHMAN ,  JULES BRENNER

Inventor： GARY WAYNE ,  ALEXANDER FRUMKIN ,  MICHAEL ZAYDMAN ,  SCOTT LEHMAN ,  JULES BRENNER

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/50 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/5004

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. Embodiments may also include definition of one or more design apertures, each of which may correspond to boundaries in which solar collector layouts should comply with distinct sets of user-defined design preferences. Distinct apertures may provide heterogeneous regions of collector layout according to the user-defined design preferences.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以包括用于创建和编辑工地的表示，创建各种数据对象的系统和方法，以将这样的对象分类为具有附带属性和布局约束的各种类型的预定义的“特征”。 作为分类的一部分或除了分类之外，实施例可以包括用于创建，关联和编辑这些对象的内在和外在属性的系统和方法。 设计引擎可以将设计规则应用于上述特征以产生一个或多个太阳能收集器安装设计备选方案，包括生成一个或多个设计备选方案的物理布局或布置的屏幕和/或纸张表示。 实施例还可以包括一个或多个设计孔的定义，每个设计孔可对应于太阳能收集器布局应符合不同组的用户定义设计偏好的边界。 不同的孔可以根据用户定义的设计偏好来提供收集器布局的异质区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100217565A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12708498

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: GARY WAYNE ,  ALEXANDER FRUMKIN ,  MICHAEL ZAYDMAN ,  SCOTT LEHMAN ,  JULES BRENNER

Inventor： GARY WAYNE ,  ALEXANDER FRUMKIN ,  MICHAEL ZAYDMAN ,  SCOTT LEHMAN ,  JULES BRENNER

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06N5/02

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00

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.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以包括用于创建和编辑工地的表示，创建各种数据对象的系统和方法，以将这样的对象分类为具有附带属性和布局约束的各种类型的预定义的“特征”。 作为分类的一部分或除了分类之外，实施例可以包括用于创建，关联和编辑这些对象的内在和外在属性的系统和方法。 设计引擎可以将设计规则应用于上述特征以产生一个或多个太阳能收集器安装设计备选方案，包括生成一个或多个设计备选方案的物理布局或布置的屏幕和/或纸张表示。

公开(公告)号：US20100185991A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12407602

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: Mark A. Raymond ,  Howard G. Lange ,  Seth Weiss

Inventor： Mark A. Raymond ,  Howard G. Lange ,  Seth Weiss

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5086 ,  F24S23/00 ,  F24S23/10 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B27/0012 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for optimizing configuration of absorption enhancement structures for use in a photovoltaic enhancement film that is applied onto a PV device to improve absorption. The method includes receiving optimization run input defining a PV enhancement film including defining absorption enhancement structures with differing configurations. The method includes modeling a PV device including PV material such as a silicon thin film. A first ray tracing is performed over a range of incidence angles for the PV device. The method includes determining a set of base path angles for the PV material layer based on this first ray tracing. A second ray tracing is performed for the PV device with the enhancement film, which has absorption enhancement structures. Enhanced path lengths are determined based on the second ray tracking, and path length ratios are determined by comparing the enhanced path lengths to the base path lengths.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机实现的方法，用于优化用于光伏增强膜的吸收增强结构的配置，所述光伏增强膜被施加到PV器件上以改善吸收。 该方法包括接收限定PV增强膜的优化运行输入，包括定义具有不同配置的吸收增强结构。 该方法包括对包括诸如硅薄膜的PV材料的PV器件进行建模。 在PV设备的入射角范围内执行第一光线跟踪。 该方法包括基于该第一光线跟踪确定PV材料层的一组基本路径角度。 对具有增强膜的PV器件执行第二光线跟踪，其具有吸收增强结构。 基于第二光线跟踪来确定增强的路径长度，并且通过将增强路径长度与基本路径长度进行比较来确定路径长度比。

公开(公告)号：US20100108860A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12619322

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01R21/00 ,  G01R31/2601 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine.

Abstract translation: 监测跟踪太阳的地面太阳能电池阵列性能的自动化方法。 太阳能电池系统包括驱动装置，其使用驱动装置相对于太阳利用不同的相应轴度来调整阵列的位置。 这些技术包括在一段时间内预测太阳的位置，以及对表示性能的阵列的输出参数进行采样。 采样数据可用于识别太阳能电池阵列中的故障，例如一个或多个太阳能电池的未对准或故障，在这种情况下，可能为操作员产生该故障的通知或控制信号 输出用于纠正故障。 或者，可以将输出信号发送到与太阳能电池系统相关联的外部系统。 描述了用于检查太阳跟踪的各种对准测试程序。 这些例程可以涉及将太阳能电池阵列移动到对准程序开始时或者在对准程序期间的参考位置，以便提高该程序期间位置测量的精度。

公开(公告)号：US07516557B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11384180

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Anthony Courter

Inventor： Anthony Courter

IPC: G04B49/02

CPC classification number: G01W1/12 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: An apparatus receives a digital image of a sun trace chart having time gradient lines and a sun trace extent line for a site. A selector defines on a display points along the solar trace extent line to define a solar opportunity region. An adjuster adjusts the digital image based on the magnetic declination of the site. The solar exposure potential is determined based on the proportion of solar trace extent lines within solar opportunity region and potential solar exposure. Site adjustments to increase solar energy potential are facilitated. A method of evaluating a site for solar energy potential is disclosed. A solar exposure device for recording and analyzing a solar trace is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种装置接收具有时间梯度线和用于场地的太阳跟踪延伸线的太阳迹线图的数字图像。 选择器沿着太阳能轨迹线显示点定义太阳能机会区域。 调整器根据场地的磁偏角来调整数字图像。 太阳能曝光潜力是根据太阳能机会区域内的太阳能跟踪量线和潜在的太阳辐射的比例来确定的。 有利于提高太阳能潜力的现场调整。 公开了一种评估太阳能电位的方法。 公开了一种用于记录和分析太阳能迹线的太阳能曝光装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080162380A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11959883

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Yoshikazu SUGA ,  Kazuhiko Ishikawa

Inventor： Yoshikazu SUGA ,  Kazuhiko Ishikawa

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A support system for installing a photovoltaic power generator includes: display means for displaying an installation surface image including an installation surface on which photovoltaic modules are to be installed and a gauge disposed on the installation surface and whose actual dimensions are known, the installation surface being a region of a finite area; installation surface input means for receiving inputs for specifying the installation surface on the installation surface image displayed on the display means; installation surface shape specification means for specifying an installation surface shape on the basis of the dimensions of the gauge in the installation surface image; and module determination means for determining a type and layout of the photovoltaic modules suitable for the installation surface shape.

Abstract translation: 用于安装光伏发电机的支撑系统包括：显示装置，用于显示包括安装光伏组件的安装表面的安装表面图像和设置在安装表面上的尺寸，其实际尺寸是已知的，安装表面是 有限区域的区域; 安装表面输入装置，用于接收用于指定在显示装置上显示的安装表面图像上的安装表面的输入; 安装表面形状规格装置，用于根据安装面图像中的量规的尺寸指定安装表面形状; 以及用于确定适合于安装表面形状的光伏模块的类型和布局的模块确定装置。

公开(公告)号：US06534702B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09188319

申请日：1998-11-10

Applicant: Hidehisa Makita ,  Kimitoshi Fukae ,  Akiharu Takabayashi ,  Satoru Shiomi ,  Shigenori Itoyama

Inventor： Hidehisa Makita ,  Kimitoshi Fukae ,  Akiharu Takabayashi ,  Satoru Shiomi ,  Shigenori Itoyama

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S20/67 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/048 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S126/906 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: To optimally arrange roofing material integrated solar battery modules having a rectangular form and same size on a roof setting surface, an arrangement range in which the solar battery modules can be arranged on the roof setting surface is determined. An arranging direction of the solar battery modules is determined. The number of solar battery modules which can be arranged almost horizontally in a line in the determined arranging direction and within the arrangement range is calculated. Solar battery modules of a line in a number not more than the calculated number are combined to form a solar battery module group. The solar battery module groups are arranged to set a center of the solar battery module group within the determined arrangement range and near a line almost vertically dividing the surface into two parts. The above operations are repeated a number of times corresponding to the number of lines of solar battery module groups which can be vertically arranged in the determined arranging direction and within the arrangement range.

Abstract translation: 为了在屋顶安装面上最佳地布置具有矩形形状和相同尺寸的集成太阳能电池模块的屋顶材料，可以确定太阳能电池模块可以布置在屋顶安装表面上的布置范围。 确定太阳能电池模块的布置方向。 计算出可以在确定的布置方向上并且在布置范围内几乎水平布置的太阳能电池模块的数量。 将不超过计算数的线路的太阳能电池模块组合形成太阳能电池模块组。 太阳能电池模块组被布置成将太阳能电池模块组的中心设置在所确定的布置范围内并且几乎垂直地将表面分成两部分。 上述操作重复多次，该次数与能够沿所确定的布置方向垂直排列并在布置范围内的太阳能电池模块组的行数相对应。

公开(公告)号：US11971302B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17262348

申请日：2019-07-25

Applicant: FUNDACIÓN CENER-CIEMAT

Inventor： Carlos Fernández Peruchena ,  Ana Bernardos García ,  Marcelino Sánchez González ,  Carlos Heras Vila ,  Iñigo Salina Áriz ,  Rafael Alonso Esteban

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  F24S90/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  F24S90/00 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/42 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: A system for measurement of monochromatic attenuation for each wavelength of the spectrum, understood as such the attenuation at a wavelength of the spectrum with the spectral width provided by the measurement equipment, of the spectral attenuation in the spectral range of measurement, understood as such the set of monochromatic attenuations at all the wavelengths throughout the spectral range of measurement, and the total attenuation, understood as such the attenuation calculated by the integration of the spectral attenuation in the spectral range of measurement weighted with the solar spectrum. A method for measurement, providing measurement of attenuation in the entire spectral range for the best energy system efficiency evaluation and for achieving a differential measurement of meteorological phenomena causing the attenuation, providing relevant information for the meteorological forecast in this specific field, which can be used for evaluating the attenuation phenomenon for solar plants site selection and for operating plants.

公开(公告)号：US20240039471A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18378753

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: Alarm.com Incorporated

Inventor： Caspar John Anderegg

IPC: H02S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01R31/00

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  G01R31/00 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a sensor that is configured to generate sensor data that reflects an attribute of the property; a solar panel that is configured to generate and output power; and a monitor control unit. The monitor control unit is configured to: monitor the power outputted by the solar panel; determine that the power outputted by the solar panel has deviated from an expected power range; based on determining that the power outputted by the solar panel has deviated from the expected power range, access the sensor data; based on the power outputted by the solar panel and the sensor data, determine a likely cause of the deviation from the expected power range; and determine an action to perform to remediate the likely cause of the deviation from the expected power range.