Predicting near-future photovoltaic generation
    41.
    发明授权
    Predicting near-future photovoltaic generation 有权
    预测近期未来的光伏发电

    公开(公告)号:US09053439B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-09

    申请号:US13631480

    申请日:2012-09-28

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 F24S2201/00 H02S50/00

    Abstract: Systems and automated methods for predicting photovoltaic (PV) generation are provided. Weather forecast data and present-day and historical PV generation data are provided to respective predictors. The predictors derive weighted predictions that are used to calculate a Bayesian model average. Near-future generation by the PV system is predicted using the Bayesian model average. Production rates, worker scheduling, hours of operation and other planning decisions can be made in accordance with the predicted near-future generation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于预测光伏(PV)一代的系统和自动化方法。 将天气预报数据和当前和历史PV生成数据提供给各个预测值。 预测因子得出用于计算贝叶斯模型平均值的加权预测。 使用贝叶斯模型平均预测PV系统的近一代。 生产率,工人安排,营业时间和其他规划决定可以根据预测的未来一代进行。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOLAR SHADE ANALYSIS
    42.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOLAR SHADE ANALYSIS 有权
    太阳能分析方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150002661A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-01

    申请号:US14490118

    申请日:2014-09-18

    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of operating a computing device for performing solar shading analysis. The method can include: receiving a multimedia message from a mobile device, the multimedia message including a photograph of an image of sky reflected off of a reflective dome attached to an apparatus platform; identifying an unobstructed sky area and an obstructed sky area in the photograph; computing a shading percentage based on relative portions of the unobstructed sky area and the obstructed sky area; and generating a solar analysis report including the shading percentage, in response to receiving the multimedia message.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括操作用于执行太阳阴影分析的计算设备的方法。 该方法可以包括:从移动设备接收多媒体消息,所述多媒体消息包括从连接到设备平台的反射圆顶反射的天空图像的照片; 识别照片中无阻碍的天空区域和阻塞的天空区域; 基于无障碍天空区域和被阻塞的天空区域的相对部分计算遮蔽百分比; 以及响应于接收到所述多媒体消息而生成包括所述遮蔽百分比的太阳分析报告。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
    43.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    用于管理分布式可再生能源系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140288717A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:US13847437

    申请日:2013-03-19

    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.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理分布式可再生能源系统的方法,包括接收多个第一仪表的第一仪表数据,所述多个第一仪表中的每一个与机构的可再生能源发电部件相关联,并且测量由每个相关联的可再生能源产生的功率量 发电部件在第一时间段内。 接收多个第二米的第二米数据,所述多个第二米中的每一个与具有可再生能源发电部件的机构相关联,并且在第二时间段内测量每个相关机构消耗的功率量。 确定由每个机构测量的每个第一米的功率量与由每个机构的每个第二米的相应的一个测量的功率的量之间的差。

    DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL OF HELIOSTATS
    44.
    发明申请
    DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL OF HELIOSTATS 审中-公开
    用于控制HELIOSTATS的设备,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140238387A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US14268340

    申请日:2014-05-02

    Abstract: Adherence to flux or resultant measurable parameter limits, ranges, or patterns can be achieved by directing heliostat mounted mirrors to focus on aiming points designated on the surface of a solar receiver. Different heliostats can be directed to different aiming points, and a heliostat can be directed to different aiming points at different times. The cumulative flux distribution resulting from directing a plurality of heliostats to any aiming point on a receiver surface can be predicted by using statistical methods to calculate the expected beam projection for each individual heliostat or alternatively for a group of heliostats. Control of the heliostats in a solar power system can include designating aiming points on a receiver from time to time and assigning heliostats to aiming points from time to time in accordance with an optimization goal.

    Abstract translation: 可以通过将定日镜安装的反射镜聚焦在指定在太阳能接收器表面上的瞄准点上来实现对通量或合成的可测量参数限制,范围或图案的依从性。 不同的定日镜可以针对不同的瞄准点,并且定日镜可以在不同的时间被定向到不同的瞄准点。 可以通过使用统计方法来计算每个单独定日镜的预期波束投影,或者替代一组定日镜,来预测将多个定日镜引导到接收器表面上的任何瞄准点所导致的累积通量分布。 太阳能发电系统中的定日镜的控制可以包括不时地指定接收器上的瞄准点,并且根据优化目标将定日镜定时地定向到瞄准点。

    Node manager in an energy distribution system and related methods, devices, and systems
    46.
    发明申请
    Node manager in an energy distribution system and related methods, devices, and systems 审中-公开
    能源分配系统中的节点管理器以及相关方法,设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140200717A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US13815922

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to, for example, methods for operating a node manager such as a node manager operably coupled to a solar tracker assembly. In one embodiment, the method includes providing control signals to motors of the solar tracker assembly to control an orientation of a photovoltaic array and receiving status information form one or more sensors configured to measure at least one of ambient, operating, and performance conditions local to tracker electronics of the tracker assembly. The method further includes modifying the control signals based, at least in part, on the status information and communicating, via the tracker electronics, at least a portion of the status information over a cellular communication via a cellular link.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及例如用于操作诸如可操作地耦合到太阳能跟踪器组件的节点管理器的节点管理器的方法。 在一个实施例中,该方法包括向太阳能跟踪器组件的电动机提供控制信号以控制光伏阵列的取向并且从一个或多个传感器接收状态信息,该传感器被配置为测量局部至少一个的环境,运行和性能条件中的至少一个 跟踪器组件的跟踪器电子。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于状态信息来修改控制信号,并且经由所述跟踪器电子设备通过蜂窝通信通过蜂窝通信来传达所述状态信息的至少一部分。

    Hot water supply system
    47.
    发明授权
    Hot water supply system 失效
    热水供应系统

    公开(公告)号:US08746232B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US12839725

    申请日:2010-07-20

    Applicant: Yasushi Kanai

    Inventor: Yasushi Kanai

    Abstract: In a hot water supply system having a solar heater that heats a heating medium with absorbed solar heat, a cogeneration unit that heats the medium by heat exhausted from an engine, a hot water supply unit with a heat exchanger for heat-exchanging between the medium and water supplied from a water supply source to generate the hot water, a medium circulator that circulates the medium among the solar heater, cogeneration unit and heat exchanger, an electric heater that heats the hot water with the power generated by the generator, a heat absorption amount to be adsorbed by the solar heater is estimated and operations of the cogeneration unit and the electric heater are controlled based on the estimated heat absorption amount, thereby enabling to improve energy efficiency of the entire system.

    Abstract translation: 在具有加热被吸收的太阳热的加热介质的太阳能加热器的热水供给系统中,通过热量从发动机排出的热量加热介质的热电联供单元,具有用于热介质的热交换器的热水供给单元 以及从供水源供水以产生热水的介质循环器,在太阳能加热器,热电联产机和热交换器之间使介质循环的介质循环器,利用发电机产生的功率加热热水的电加热器, 估计由太阳能加热器吸附的吸收量,并且基于估计的吸热量来控制热电联供单元和电加热器的操作,从而能够提高整个系统的能量效率。

    Devices, methods, and systems for control of heliostats
    48.
    发明授权
    Devices, methods, and systems for control of heliostats 有权
    用于控制定日镜的装置,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08739775B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US12867552

    申请日:2009-02-17

    Abstract: Adherence to flux or resultant measurable parameter limits, ranges, or patterns can be achieved by directing heliostat mounted mirrors to focus on aiming points designated on the surface of a solar receiver. Different heliostats can be directed to different aiming points, and a heliostat can be directed to different aiming points at different times. The cumulative flux distribution resulting from directing a plurality of heliostats to any aiming point on a receiver surface can be predicted by using statistical methods to calculate the expected beam projection for each individual heliostat or alternatively for a group of heliostats. Control of the heliostats in a solar power system can include designating aiming points on a receiver from time to time and assigning heliostats to aiming points from time to time in accordance with an optimization goal.

    Abstract translation: 可以通过将定日镜安装的反射镜聚焦在指定在太阳能接收器表面上的瞄准点上来实现对通量或合成的可测量参数限制,范围或图案的依从性。 不同的定日镜可以针对不同的瞄准点,并且定日镜可以在不同的时间被定向到不同的瞄准点。 可以通过使用统计方法来计算每个单独定日镜的预期波束投影,或者替代一组定日镜,来预测将多个定日镜引导到接收器表面上的任何瞄准点所导致的累积通量分布。 太阳能发电系统中的定日镜的控制可以包括不时地指定接收器上的瞄准点,并且根据优化目标将定日镜定时地定向到瞄准点。

    PREDICTING NEAR-FUTURE PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION
    49.
    发明申请
    PREDICTING NEAR-FUTURE PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION 有权
    预测近期光伏发电

    公开(公告)号:US20140095076A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-03

    申请号:US13631480

    申请日:2012-09-28

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 F24S2201/00 H02S50/00

    Abstract: Systems and automated methods for predicting photovoltaic (PV) generation are provided. Weather forecast data and present-day and historical PV generation data are provided to respective predictors. The predictors derive weighted predictions that are used to calculate a Bayesian model average. Near-future generation by the PV system is predicted using the Bayesian model average. Production rates, worker scheduling, hours of operation and other planning decisions can be made in accordance with the predicted near-future generation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于预测光伏(PV)一代的系统和自动化方法。 将天气预报数据和当前和历史PV生成数据提供给各个预测值。 预测因子得出用于计算贝叶斯模型平均值的加权预测。 使用贝叶斯模型平均预测PV系统的近一代。 生产率,工人安排,营业时间和其他规划决定可以根据预测的未来一代进行。

    Modular geothermal measurement system
    50.
    发明授权
    Modular geothermal measurement system 有权
    模块化地热测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US08346679B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12714988

    申请日:2010-03-01

    Abstract: A modular geothermal measurement system that provides for the pumping of a heat transfer fluid. The modular unit simplifies on-site installation time by reducing the number of distinct components to be installed and allows for the optional incorporating of additional heat sources or sinks, whereby the length of ground loop can be reduced, further reducing installation costs. The modular measurement system further allows for the growth of the system over time by adding modules, increasing the ground loop pumping power while providing energy transfer data specific to each thermal load. A controller having an energy control module provides energy control points. Such a system allows the beneficiary of a geothermal investment to be billed for their benefit, enabling the investor to capture the economic benefit of the investment.

    Abstract translation: 一种模块化地热测量系统,用于泵送传热流体。 模块化单元通过减少要安装的不同组件的数量来简化现场安装时间,并允许可选地并入额外的热源或水槽,从而可以减少接地回路的长度,进一步降低安装成本。 模块化测量系统还允许通过增加模块来增加系统的增长,增加接地回路泵浦功率,同时提供特定于每个热负载的能量传输数据。 具有能量控制模块的控制器提供能量控制点。 这样一个制度允许地热投资的受益人为了他们的利益而得到收益,使投资者能够获得投资的经济利益。

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