公开(公告)号：US09007460B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13434866

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Michael Schmidt ,  Christian Maria Anton Heller ,  Oliver Gerhard Mayer ,  Marcus Zettl ,  Omar Ivan Stern Gonzalez ,  Yaru Najem Mendez Hernandez ,  Mark Ronald Lynass ,  Eva Bernal Serra ,  Marianne Hartung

Inventor： Michael Schmidt ,  Christian Maria Anton Heller ,  Oliver Gerhard Mayer ,  Marcus Zettl ,  Omar Ivan Stern Gonzalez ,  Yaru Najem Mendez Hernandez ,  Mark Ronald Lynass ,  Eva Bernal Serra ,  Marianne Hartung

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N13/02 ,  F24J2/40 ,  G01W1/10 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/204 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01W1/10 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H04N7/18 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A prediction system for predicting solar irradiance based on cloud characteristics includes a sky imager that includes a customized lens configured to capture one or more substantially planar images of the sky. The prediction system further includes an image processor coupled to the sky imager and configured to process the one or more substantially planar images. Moreover, the prediction system includes a computing system coupled to the image processor and configured to detect cloud characteristics based on the one or more substantially planar images, and predict the solar irradiance based on the cloud characteristics.

Abstract translation: 用于基于云特征预测太阳辐照度的预测系统包括天空成像器，其包括被配置为捕获天空的一个或多个基本上平面的图像的定制镜头。 预测系统还包括耦合到天空成像器并被配置为处理一个或多个基本上平面的图像的图像处理器。 此外，预测系统包括耦合到图像处理器并被配置为基于一个或多个基本上平面的图像来检测云特性的计算系统，并且基于云特征来预测太阳辐照度。

公开(公告)号：US20150100281A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14396840

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHFT

Inventor： Rafael Fink

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/5009

Abstract: Provided herein is a method and a device for creating a system layout of a photovoltaic open-space power plant, which includes power plant components, in particular solar trackers, having the following method steps: providing configuration data which specifies the photovoltaic open-space power plant and the power plant components thereof, and providing configuration rules which are preset for the photovoltaic open-space power plant, and providing configuration parameters which put the configuration rules in concrete terms; and initialising and subsequently optimising a selection of, and an allocation of location to, necessary power plant components for the system layout properties of the photovoltaic open-space power plant by the configuration data provided and the configuration rules put into concrete terms for creating the system layout of the photovoltaic open-space power plant.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于创建光伏开放空间发电厂的系统布局的方法和装置，其包括发电厂部件，特别是太阳能跟踪器，具有以下方法步骤：提供指定光伏开放空间功率的配置数据 并提供为光伏开放空间发电厂预设的配置规则，并提供具体配置规则的配置参数; 并通过所提供的配置数据和用于创建系统的具体术语的初始化和随后优化对于光伏开放空间发电厂的系统布局属性所需的发电厂部件的选择和位置的分配 光伏开放空间发电厂布局。

公开(公告)号：US20150088682A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14558043

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: SunRun, Inc.

Inventor： Gary Wayne ,  Billy Hinners ,  John Hovell ,  Charles Buhler ,  Jake Wachman

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0283 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5036 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  Y04S50/10 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A computing device is equipped with a configuration engine and a solutions engine generates candidate solar power system configurations and corresponding pricing solutions, respectively. The computing device may be one of several computing devices located in a place of public accommodation, such as a retail store. Upon receiving a user selection of a candidate solar power system configuration and a pricing solution the a results engine of the computing device generates a results package for a solar power proposal that includes a signature-ready proposal that the user may execute on site.

Abstract translation: 计算设备配备有配置引擎，解决方案引擎分别生成候选太阳能发电系统配置和相应的定价解决方案。 计算设备可以是位于诸如零售商店的公共住宿地点的几个计算设备之一。 在接收到候选太阳能发电系统配置和定价解决方案的用户选择时，计算设备的结果引擎生成包括用户可以在现场执行的签名就绪提案的太阳能建议的结果包。

公开(公告)号：US20150075584A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14543310

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: G01R31/40 ,  G01R21/00 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01R31/26

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

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：US08923567B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13329450

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Yi Yao ,  Peter Tu ,  Ming-Ching Chang ,  Li Guan ,  Yan Tong

Inventor： Yi Yao ,  Peter Tu ,  Ming-Ching Chang ,  Li Guan ,  Yan Tong

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An apparatus and method, as may be used for predicting solar irradiance variation, are provided. The apparatus may include a solar irradiance predictor processor (10) configured to process a sequence of images (e.g., sky images). The irradiance predictor processor may include a cloud classifier module (18) configured to classify respective pixels of an image of a cloud to indicate a solar irradiance-passing characteristic of at least a portion of the cloud. A cloud motion predictor (22) may be configured to predict motion of the cloud over a time horizon. An event predictor (24) may be configured to predict over the time horizon occurrence of a solar obscuration event. The prediction of the solar obscuration event may be based on the predicted motion of the cloud. The event predictor may include an irradiance variation prediction for the obscuration event based on the solar irradiance-passing characteristic of the cloud.

Abstract translation: 提供了可用于预测太阳辐照度变化的装置和方法。 该装置可以包括被配置为处理图像序列（例如，天空图像）的太阳辐照度预测器处理器（10）。 辐照度预测器处理器可以包括云分类器模块（18），其被配置为对云的图像的各个像素进行分类，以指示云的至少一部分的太阳辐射通过特性。 云运动预测器（22）可以被配置为预测云在时间范围内的运动。 事件预测器（24）可以被配置为在太阳遮挡事件的时间范围内发生预测。 太阳遮蔽事件的预测可以基于云的预测运动。 事件预测器可以包括基于云的太阳辐射通过特性的遮蔽事件的辐照度变化预测。

公开(公告)号：US20140289168A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14299925

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: SUNRUN, INC.

Inventor： Gary WAYNE ,  Billy HINNERS ,  John HOVELL ,  Charles BUHLER ,  Jake WACHMAN

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0283 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

Abstract translation: 配置引擎遍历决策树的顺序级别，以迭代地优化太阳能发电系统的配置。 在决策树的每个级别，配置引擎基于计算值函数的结果来确定设计决策的结果。 配置引擎会探索与其他配置相比优化值函数结果的配置，也可以丢弃较不优化的配置。 当当前配置被认为不如先前级别生成的先前配置的最优配置时，配置引擎将丢弃当前配置，并从先前配置开始重新执行决策树。

公开(公告)号：US20140246072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14275689

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: SUNRUN, INC.

Inventor： Gary WAYNE ,  Billy HINNERS

IPC: G01R31/40

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/02 ,  G06F2217/08 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: An optimization engine determines an optimal configuration for a solar power system projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine identifies an alignment axis that passes through a vertex a boundary associated with the target surface and then constructs horizontal or vertical spans that represent contiguous areas where solar modules may be placed. The optimization engine populates each span with solar modules and aligns the solar modules within adjacent spans to one another. The optimization engine then generates a performance estimate for a collection of populated spans. By generating different spans with different solar module types and orientations, the optimization engine is configured to identify an optimal solar power system configuration.

Abstract translation: 优化引擎确定投影到目标表面上的太阳能发电系统的最佳配置。 优化引擎识别通过顶点与目标表面相关联的边界的对准轴，然后构建表示可以放置太阳能模块的连续区域的水平或垂直跨度。 优化引擎用太阳能模块填充每个跨距，并将太阳能模块彼此对准。 优化引擎然后生成一个填充跨度集合的性能估计。 通过产生具有不同太阳能模块类型和方向的不同跨度，优化引擎被配置为识别最佳的太阳能发电系统配置。

公开(公告)号：US20130220303A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13817844

申请日：2009-07-22

Applicant: Philipp Schramek ,  Joachim Maass

Inventor： Philipp Schramek ,  Joachim Maass

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/02 ,  G06F17/50 ,  F24J2/07

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2020/23 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to build central receiver solar power plants in which the heliostat fields can be used more efficiently. To achieve said aim, a heliostat field consisting of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60% is preferably combined with a far field whose reflector surface density ρ decreases as the distance from the receiver increases. The invention also comprises central receiver solar power plants which consist exclusively of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60%. The high reflector surface density ρ in the near field and in areas of the far field is achieved by the use of heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid horizontal axle suspension (FHA) or, alternatively, by heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid quasipolar axle suspension (FQA). The heliostat field concentrates the solar radiation on a receiver whose target surface, aperture, thermal absorber or photovoltaic absorber has a normal vector which is directed downward to the heliostat field that extends below the receiver in the directions North, East, South and West. The receiver is mounted in a suspended manner to a support structure that extends over the heliostat field.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是建造中央接收太阳能发电厂，其中可以更有效地使用定日镜领域。 为了实现所述目的，由具有大于60％的均匀反射器表面密度rho的近场组成的定日镜场优选与其反射器表面密度rho随着距离接收器的距离增加而减小的远场组合。 本发明还包括中央接收器太阳能发电厂，其仅由具有大于60％的均匀反射器表面密度rho的近场组成。 通过使用具有矩形反射器和刚性水平轴悬架（FHA）的定日镜来实现近场和远场的高反射器表面密度rho，或者替代地，通过具有矩形反射器和刚性准极轴的定日镜 悬浮液（FQA）。 定日镜场将太阳辐射集中在接收器上，其目标表面，孔径，热吸收器或光伏吸收器具有向下指向朝向北，东，南和西方向的接收器下方的定日镜场的法向矢量。 接收器以悬挂的方式安装到在定日镜场上延伸的支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US08513514B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12498135

申请日：2009-07-06

Applicant: James Sherman

Inventor： James Sherman

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置，其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度，而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括（a）使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; （b）使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和（c）以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机，使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。 未来时间可能对应于运行期间的任何时间。 初始未来时间可以对应于日出之后的启动时间，太阳能电池在哪一点开始跟踪太阳。

公开(公告)号：US20130092156A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13513181

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Manuel Quero Garcia ,  Markus Pfänder ,  Christian Gertig ,  Rafael Osuna Gonzales-Aguilar

Inventor： Manuel Quero Garcia ,  Markus Pfänder ,  Christian Gertig ,  Rafael Osuna Gonzales-Aguilar

IPC: F24J2/10

CPC classification number: F24S23/70 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: Method for distributing heliostats in a tower solar plant surrounded by a field of heliostats which reflect solar radiation on said tower. The distribution method for said heliostats consists of imitating the systems that are found in nature to maximize the collection of light (plant seeds, leaves and petals) and which is mathematically described by Fermat spirals in a number belonging to the Fibonacci series, through the placement, in polar coordinates, of each heliostat according to a radius and an angle defined by r n = c n · n ; θ n = n · 2 · π τ 2 ; being: rn distance from the tower (2) to the position of the heliostat n (3), θn the angle formed by the radius rn with the radius rn-1, n number of the heliostat (3) we wish to place, cn parameter that corresponds to the compactness index of the heliostats (3) in the plant, τ the irrational limit of the golden section, i.e., τ = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + …

Abstract translation: 在太阳能发电站的太阳能发电站分配的方法，该太阳能发电站被反射太阳辐射的定日镜场所围绕。 所述定日镜的分布方法包括模拟在自然界中发现的最大限度地收集光（植物种子，叶和花瓣）的系统，并且由Fermat螺旋数学地描述属于斐波纳契系列的数字，通过放置 每个定日镜的极坐标，根据半径和由rn = cn·n定义的角度; theta n = n·2·pi tau 2; 是：从塔（2）到定日镜n（3）的位置的距离，由半径rn与半径rn-1形成的角度，n是希望放置的定日镜（3）的数量，cn 参数对应于植物中定日镜（3）的致密度指数，τ是黄金部分的非理性极限，即tau = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + ...