公开(公告)号：US20160004796A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14854384

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Sunrun, Inc.

Inventor： Billy Hinners ,  Gary Wayne

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06N5/04

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/08 ,  G06N5/045 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S40/22

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：US09087338B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13117419

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: David A. Levine ,  Russell B. Dawe ,  Richard B. Deal, Jr. ,  Jeremy Tadeusz Dobrzanski

Inventor： David A. Levine ,  Russell B. Dawe ,  Richard B. Deal, Jr. ,  Jeremy Tadeusz Dobrzanski

IPC: G06G7/48 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  F24J2/38

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A system and method for modeling resource availability includes a data collection system including one or more data collection devices configured to collect and collecting information pertaining to resource availability in a geographic region, and a modeling system, coupled to the data collection system, including one or more computing devices configured to process and processing the collected information to generate data that identifies one or more development sites specific to the geographic region, based on resource availability and add-on information specific to the geographic region.

Abstract translation: 用于建模资源可用性的系统和方法包括：数据收集系统，包括配置成收集和收集与地理区域中的资源可用性有关的信息的一个或多个数据收集装置，以及耦合到数据收集系统的建模系统，包括一个或 更多的计算设备被配置为基于资源可用性和特定于地理区域的附加信息来处理和处理所收集的信息以生成识别特定于地理区域的一个或多个开发站点的数据。

公开(公告)号：US09078299B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13446577

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: Ian Ashdown

Inventor： Ian Ashdown

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  H05B37/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/40 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: In the context of a predictive daylight harvesting system data values are input regarding a plurality of variable building design parameters. The effects on a building's environmental characteristics are calculated based on the data values regarding a plurality of building design parameters. At least one of the data values is changed regarding variable building design parameters. The effects on a building's environmental characteristics are recalculated based on the data values regarding a plurality of building design parameters building heat balance.

Abstract translation: 在预测性日光采集系统的上下文中，关于多个可变建筑物设计参数输入数据值。 基于关于多个建筑物设计参数的数据值来计算对建筑物的环境特性的影响。 关于可变建筑设计参数，至少有一个数据值被更改。 基于关于构建热平衡的多个建筑物设计参数的数据值来重新计算对建筑物的环境特性的影响。

公开(公告)号：US09020636B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US12969588

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Saied Tadayon

Inventor： Saied Tadayon

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J11/00 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas.

Abstract translation: 太阳能和太阳能发电场用于产生能源并减少对石油（或为了环境目的）的依赖。 使用人力技术人员，大农场的维修变得非常困难，昂贵，效率低下。 因此，在这里，我们教导使用具有各种功能和组件的机器人，在各种设置中，用于各种目的，以改善大（或难以访问）农场中的操作，自动化，省钱，减少人为错误，提高效率 ，或将解决方案缩放到非常大的尺度或区域。

公开(公告)号：US20150019034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14053273

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: Constantine Gonatas

Inventor： Constantine Gonatas

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02S10/00 ,  H02S40/38 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E70/30

Abstract: A renewable energy generator imposes costs on a power grid from rapid fluctuations in output. A device is disclosed that collects data on renewable power production, meteorological and other information, forecasts short timescale renewable power production then mitigates costs incurred by power fluctuations by modulating the power output, while maximizing power production revenue. Mitigation may be effected by an AC/DC inverter, an energy storage system, demand response or a FACTS device. The magnitude and costs for modulating response required from energy storage, FACTS or other power modulation equipment is thereby reduced.

Abstract translation: 可再生能源发电机由于产出快速波动而对电网造成成本。 公布了收集有关可再生能源生产，气象和其他信息的数据的设备，预测短时间可再生能源生产，然后通过调节功率输出，同时最大限度地提高发电量，减轻电力波动带来的成本。 缓解可以由AC / DC逆变器，能量存储系统，需求响应或FACTS设备来实现。 因此，从能量存储，FACTS或其他功率调制设备所需的调制响应的幅度和成本被降低。

公开(公告)号：US08712745B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13730580

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Sunpower Corporation

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

IPC: G06G7/48

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作场所的表示，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：US20140039850A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13565976

申请日：2012-08-03

Applicant: Joon-Bum Jee ,  Kyu-Tae Lee ,  Young-Jean Choi ,  Il-Sung Zo

Inventor： Joon-Bum Jee ,  Kyu-Tae Lee ,  Young-Jean Choi ,  Il-Sung Zo

IPC: G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01V1/28

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus of forming a solar radiation model applying topographical effects, the method comprising: calculating a slope angle and a slope aspect of a selected point on a digital elevation model data; calculating a final direct solar radiation of the selected point; calculating a final diffuse solar radiation of the selected point using the slope angle of the selected point, a sky-view factor of the selected point, and a diffuse solar radiation on the horizontal surface of the selected point; and calculating a global solar radiation using the final direct solar radiation and the final diffuse solar radiation.

Abstract translation: 提供一种形成应用地形效应的太阳辐射模型的方法和装置，所述方法包括：在数字高程模型数据上计算所选点的倾斜角和斜率方面; 计算所选点的最终直接太阳辐射; 使用所选点的倾斜角，所选点的天空因子和所选点的水平表面上的漫射太阳辐射来计算所选点的最终漫射太阳辐射; 并使用最终的直接太阳辐射和最终的漫射太阳辐射计算全球太阳辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20130304427A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13470350

申请日：2012-05-13

Applicant: Vince Pan ,  Kristian Bodek

Inventor： Vince Pan ,  Kristian Bodek

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  F24J2/52 ,  E04B1/00 ,  E04B2/88 ,  E04C2/52

CPC classification number: E04B2/88 ,  E04B2/90 ,  F24S20/66 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/44

Abstract: A unitized cladding system that incorporates energy reducing and harvesting technologies may be installed on a building's exterior wall to reduce the building's net energy consumption and costs. A method for configuring a unitized cladding system to optimize a building's energy savings involves measuring the building's current energy consumption based on information relating to the building's site and composition, designing and assembling cladding units that incorporate suitable energy saving and harvesting modules, and measuring the effects of the cladding system on the building's net energy consumption. This method may be enabled by a software program product.

Abstract translation: 采用减少能源和采收技术的单元化覆层系统可以安装在建筑物的外墙上，以减少建筑物的净能耗和成本。 一种用于配置单元化覆层系统以优化建筑物节能的方法包括基于与建筑物的位置和构成相关的信息来测量建筑物的当前能量消耗，设计和组装包含适当的节能和采集模块的包层单元以及测量效果 的覆层系统对建筑物的净能耗。 该方法可以由软件程序产品启用。

公开(公告)号：US20130139804A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13686630

申请日：2012-11-27

Applicant: BRIGHTSOURCE INDUSTRIES (ISRAEL) LTD.

Inventor： Nitzan GOLDBERG

IPC: F24J2/38

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include a plurality of heliostats configured to reflect sunlight to a target mounted on a tower. Each of the heliostats can have a heliostat controller configured to control a respective heliostat so that the sunlight reflected therefrom is directed to at least one of a plurality of cameras. The cameras can be oriented to image the heliostat. A second controller can be configured to compute geometry data that defines a geometry of the surface of the heliostat from captured images thereof. The geometry data can designate a plurality of subsections of the surface. The computing by the second controller can include storing data indicating sections of the captured images corresponding to the plurality of subsections of the heliostat. The second controller can also calculate data indicating respective surface normals of each of said subsections of each of said heliostat.

Abstract translation: 太阳能收集系统可以包括被配置成将阳光反射到安装在塔上的靶的多个定日镜。 每个定日镜可以具有定日镜控制器，其配置为控制相应的定日镜，使得从其反射的太阳光被引导到多个照相机中的至少一个。 相机可以定向成图像定日镜。 第二控制器可以被配置为计算几何数据，其从其捕获的图像定义定日镜的表面的几何形状。 几何数据可以指定表面的多个子部分。 第二控制器的计算可以包括存储指示与定日镜的多个子部分相对应的捕获图像的部分的数据。 第二控制器还可以计算指示每个所述定日镜的每个所述子部分的相应表面法线的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130133641A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13807233

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Zeev Shvets

Inventor： Zeev Shvets

IPC: F24J2/38

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S50/60 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to operating sun-tracking assemblies in response to one or more wind parameters or conditions. By judiciously reorienting one or more sun-tracking assemblies in response to detected or predicted wind conditions, the potential for wind- damage may be reduced. Some of the sun-tracking assemblies may act as a wind buffer for more fragile or sensitive components, thereby protecting them from damage. Such wind- sensitive components may be other sun-tracking assemblies arranged downwind from the reoriented assemblies. The downwind sun-tracking assemblies may continue to operate normally or substantially normally (i.e., to track the sun) despite the presence of the wind. During times of reduced or no wind, the sun-tracking assemblies may continue to track the sun until wind conditions require reorientation.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及响应于一个或多个风参数或条件操作太阳跟踪组件。 响应于检测到或预测的风况，通过明智地重新调整一个或多个太阳跟踪组件的方向，可以减少风力损坏的可能性。 一些太阳跟踪组件可以用作更易碎或敏感部件的风缓冲器，从而保护它们免受损坏。 这种风敏部件可以是从重新定向的组件向下顺风排列的其他太阳跟踪组件。 尽管存在风，但是顺风向太阳跟踪组件可以继续正常地或基本上正常地（即，追踪太阳）而正常运行。 在减速或无风的时期，太阳跟踪组件可以继续跟踪太阳，直到风况需要重新定向。