公开(公告)号：US10985688B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US15686064

申请日：2017-08-24

申请人： Tesla, Inc.

发明人： Martin Seery ,  David Molina ,  Trevor B. Guthrie ,  Thomas Anderson ,  Jonathan Hewlett

IPC分类号： H02S20/25 ,  E04D1/12 ,  E04D1/30 ,  H01L31/048 ,  E04B1/62 ,  F24S25/613 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H01L31/05 ,  E04D1/36 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/32 ,  E04D1/00 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S20/00 ,  F24S25/60

摘要： This disclosure describes methods and apparatus for assembly a roofing structure that incorporates photovoltaic modules as shingles of the roofing structure. A sidelap is used to both establish consistent spacing between the solar shingles and prevent water passing between adjacent shingles from collecting beneath the solar shingles by guiding the water passing through the solar shingles and redirecting the water down-roof. In some embodiments, the sidelaps can have additional functionality. For example, a sidelap can include tabs configured to interact with lateral securing features positioned on downward-facing surfaces of the solar roofing modules to help keep the lateral sides of the photovoltaic modules from pulling away from the roofing structure during severe weather conditions. The sidelap could also include means for attaching a wire clip to one end of the sidelap.

公开(公告)号：US10972046B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16119665

申请日：2018-08-31

申请人： SUNPOWER CORPORATION

发明人： Jonathan L. Ehlmann ,  Lee J. Gorny ,  Thierry H. Nguyen ,  David C. Okawa

IPC分类号： H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32

摘要： A solar device system includes one or more solar devices shingled into an array of solar devices. Each solar device includes one or more current generation cells configured to generate electric current, a plurality of current buses, and a control circuit configured to distribute the generated electric current to the plurality of current buses, and route the generated electric current to an adjacent solar device. Additionally, the solar device system includes an array collector electrically connected to the one or more solar devices, the array collector being configured to collect the generated electrical current from the one or more solar devices and direct the generated electrical current to an inverter or a power grid.

公开(公告)号：US10857764B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US15659424

申请日：2017-07-25

申请人： TESLA, INC.

发明人： Zhi-Wen Sun ,  Ollivier J. Lefevre ,  Jiunn Benjamin Heng

IPC分类号： B32B17/10 ,  G02B1/12 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S40/20 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S99/00 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H01L31/02

摘要： Treatments are provided to strengthen adhesion of an optical filter layer in a photovoltaic (PV) module to an encapsulant layer, or generally, between inorganic materials and organic polymers. The embodiments disclosed herein can provide five or more times the adhesive forces of untreated encapsulant-filter interfaces. As a result, the system can enhance long-term reliability of PV modules by reducing interface surface charges and dangling bonds and reducing gaps and cracks, thereby preventing moisture, impurities, and particles from entering the interface. The treated optical filter layer can result in a surface modification. In some embodiments, treating the optical filter layer includes applying a chemical treatment such as an acid or alkaline wash, and/or ultrasonic cleaning.

公开(公告)号：US10855220B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US16405958

申请日：2019-05-07

申请人： Tesla, Inc.

发明人： Charles Almy

IPC分类号： H02S20/25 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H02S40/36

摘要： Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as multi-region roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized regions. Such multi-region photovoltaic modules can replicate the look of individual roofing tiles or shingles. Further, multi-region photovoltaic modules can include hinged support structures along the upper edge of the modules, allowing for lifting of portions of an installed module, giving access to the underlying roof deck for more efficient installation, maintenance, or removal of roofing structures down-roof of the installed module.

公开(公告)号：US20200343397A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16760331

申请日：2018-06-20

申请人： BALDER ENERGY S.L.U

发明人： Ken Hem-Jensen

IPC分类号： H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/049 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H02S20/26 ,  F21S8/08 ,  F21S9/03 ,  H02S20/25

摘要： A solar panel having a layered structure. The solar panel includes a solar cell layer comprising solar cells. The solar cells have an active front side having a first dark color. A transparent or translucent coloring layer is arranged in front of the solar cell layer. The transparent or translucent coloring layer has a uniform third color or a non-uniform color.

公开(公告)号：US10790777B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US15679687

申请日：2017-08-17

申请人： Tesla, Inc.

发明人： Brian Edward Atchley ,  Andreas Meisel ,  Daniel Preston Flanigan ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC分类号： H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  F24S25/35 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24S20/00

摘要： Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized areas. The use of modules that replicate the look of individual roofing tiles (or shingles) can lead to a more efficient installation process. Further, modules can include flexible joints between the distinct tiles-sized areas, across which solar cells within the module are electrically connected. The flexibility granted to the modules also makes installation easier, and further improves the fatigue and strain resistance of the overall solar array for its operational life.

公开(公告)号：US20200304058A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-24

申请号：US16892970

申请日：2020-06-04

申请人： Resilience Magnum IP, LLC

发明人： Michael E. Giorgi ,  Patrick M. Mause ,  Steven Rosen

IPC分类号： H02S20/25 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H02S40/38 ,  E04D1/30 ,  G05B19/048 ,  F24S20/69 ,  H02S40/32 ,  E04D1/12 ,  H02S50/00 ,  H01L35/30

摘要： At least one shingle is integrated with logic circuitry and various other components which enable high-level functionality and automated system diagnostics. Each shingle can automatically determine its absolute position on a rooftop and/or its position relative to other shingles in the smart shingle system. Each shingle can also detect various changes in its own power generation, efficiency, and/or operating conditions, as well as those of neighboring shingles. Each shingle can then leverage this information to conduct system diagnostics and possibly to generate and/or execute recommended solutions. In another embodiment, each shingle can be coupled to a centralized controller which can perform the same automapping and diagnostic functions. The controller can also monitor the power usage of the building to help optimize the power generation of the smart shingle system. In some embodiments, the smart shingle system can be outfitted with heating components and/or actuators to help automate the process of keeping the smart shingles clear of debris.

公开(公告)号：US20200266759A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16789013

申请日：2020-02-12

申请人： SunPower Corporation

发明人： David C. Okawa ,  Zachary S. Judkins ,  Tamir Lance ,  Tyler D. Newman ,  Thierry H. Nguyen ,  Ryan Reagan

IPC分类号： H02S40/36 ,  H01R12/58 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S20/25

摘要： Photovoltaic panels may be aggregated in various ways and may be aggregated with the use of a backplane where the backplane comprises electrical connectors positioned to electrically connect the PV panels. The PV panels may have various sizes and shapes and may overlap one or more other PV panels or PV panels being aggregated.

公开(公告)号：US10742159B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-11

申请号：US15262341

申请日：2016-09-12

申请人： SNC YAP

发明人： Ylan Gilles Sabban

IPC分类号： H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S30/10

摘要： A support plate is provided that is fitted in a photovoltaic panel and allowing said panel to be secured and incorporated onto the roof of a building. The support plate includes a sealed vertical overlapping arrangement, a sealed lateral fitting arrangement, support pads for the plate, and an empty space for cables to pass through and to allow access to framework of the roof. The support plate further includes at least one of guide rails that are arranged in an inverted general V-shape in order to divert the flow of water to lateral sides of the empty space, at least one reinforcement that is interposed between the lateral fitting arrangement and the roof and that is designed to inhibit said fitting arrangement from being crushed, and at least one drilling area and a graduation that is designed to adjust the vertical overlap between two juxtaposed support plates.

公开(公告)号：US20200252024A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16786308

申请日：2020-02-10

申请人： CertainTeed Corporation

发明人： Christopher C. Fisher ,  Robert L. Jenkins ,  Robin M. Duarte

IPC分类号： H02S20/25

摘要： The present disclosure relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing systems for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy, specifically, the use of bottom flashings in such systems. Methods for installing such systems and replacing non-photovoltaic roofing elements in such systems are also described.