公开(公告)号：US08546681B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13528763

申请日：2012-06-20

申请人： Brian Wares ,  Stephan Barsun ,  Tom Dinwoodie

发明人： Brian Wares ,  Stephan Barsun ,  Tom Dinwoodie

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S40/22 ,  H02S40/42 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： A photovoltaic device comprising an array of elongate reflector elements mounted substantially parallel to one another and transversely spaced in series, at least one of the reflector elements having an elongate concave reflective surface to reflect incident solar radiation towards a forward adjacent reflector element in the array. The at least one reflector element includes a photovoltaic receptor mounted on the reflector element by a mounting arrangement to receive reflected solar radiation from a rearward adjacent reflector element The reflector element also includes a heat sink in heat transfer relationship with the photovoltaic receptor, thermally isolating the photovoltaic receptor, at least partially, from the reflector element.

公开(公告)号：US20130240018A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13989395

申请日：2011-07-21

申请人： Gi Ju Park ,  Chul Soo Jang ,  Hyung Do Nam ,  Wan Yong Seo

发明人： Gi Ju Park ,  Chul Soo Jang ,  Hyung Do Nam ,  Wan Yong Seo

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S2030/137 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A robotic sunlight tracking apparatus reduces power consumption and improves efficiency of solar photovoltaic power generation. The apparatus includes a solar cell module for converting sunlight into electricity, a rotation shaft connected to a backside of the solar cell module for supporting the solar cell module while rotating, a cylindrical body under the rotation shaft having a cam with a curvature formed as a recess in a surface of the cylindrical body and a motor built therein to rotate in one direction by operation of a timer, and fixing means for fixing the cylindrical body to ground. The rotation shaft includes a cam follower at one side of the cylindrical body placed in the cam for moving following the cam as the motor rotates, and a lift arm connected to the cam follower for moving up/down, adjusting an angle of the solar cell module when the cam follower moves.

摘要翻译： 机器人太阳跟踪装置降低功耗并提高太阳能光伏发电的效率。 该装置包括用于将太阳光转换成电的太阳能电池模块，连接到太阳能电池模块的背面的旋转轴，用于在旋转的同时支撑太阳能电池模块;旋转轴下方的圆柱体具有曲率形成为凸轮的凸轮 在圆柱体的表面中的凹部和内置的马达通过计时器的操作沿一个方向旋转，以及用于将圆柱体固定到地的固定装置。 旋转轴包括位于凸轮的一侧的凸轮从动件，该凸轮随动件在马达旋转时随着凸轮移动，以及与凸轮从动件连接的提升臂，用于上下移动，调节太阳能电池的角度 模块当凸轮从动件移动时。

公开(公告)号：US20130221385A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13820081

申请日：2011-06-22

申请人： Akihide Shibata ,  Tetsu Negishi ,  Kenji Komiya ,  Yoshifumi Yaoi ,  Takeshi Shiomi ,  Hiroshi Iwata ,  Akira Takahashi

发明人： Akihide Shibata ,  Tetsu Negishi ,  Kenji Komiya ,  Yoshifumi Yaoi ,  Takeshi Shiomi ,  Hiroshi Iwata ,  Akira Takahashi

IPC分类号： H01L33/64 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/42

CPC分类号： H01L33/64 ,  G02F1/133603 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L31/035227 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L33/0079 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/14 ,  H01L33/18 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/26 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A light-emitting element includes a first conductivity type semiconductor base, a plurality of first conductivity type protrusion-shaped semiconductors formed on the semiconductor base, and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer that covers the protrusion-shaped semiconductors.

摘要翻译： 发光元件包括第一导电型半导体基底，形成在半导体基底上的多个第一导电型突起状半导体，以及覆盖突起状半导体的第二导电型半导体层。

公开(公告)号：US20130220393A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13861594

申请日：2013-04-12

申请人： Robert Martin Reedy ,  Nicoleta Sorloaica-Hickman

发明人： Robert Martin Reedy ,  Nicoleta Sorloaica-Hickman

IPC分类号： H01L35/28 ,  H01L31/024

CPC分类号： H01L35/28 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S10/10 ,  H02S40/12 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Methods, systems and apparatus for a solar cell integrating photovoltaic and thermoelectric cell elements to form a hybrid solar cell having increased efficiency and longevity by combining operation of the photovoltaic and thermoelectric elements in at least three different modes of operation to increase electrical output per unit of panel area and to increase cell life, improve performance, and provide operational benefits under different environmental conditions.

摘要翻译： 用于集成光伏和热电池元件的太阳能电池的方法，系统和装置，以通过将至少三种不同操作模式中的光伏和热电元件的操作结合起来以形成具有提高的效率和寿命的混合太阳能电池，以增加每单位 增加电池寿命，提高性能，并在不同的环境条件下提供运营效益。

公开(公告)号：US08513518B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12417367

申请日：2009-04-02

申请人： Daniel McGlynn ,  Paul R. Sharps ,  Arthur Cornfeld ,  Mark Stan

发明人： Daniel McGlynn ,  Paul R. Sharps ,  Arthur Cornfeld ,  Mark Stan

IPC分类号： H01L31/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/0735 ,  F24S20/20 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/06875 ,  H01L31/0725 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/544

摘要： A system for generating electrical power from solar radiation utilizing a thin film III-V compound multijunction semiconductor solar cell mounted on a support in a non-planar configuration.

摘要翻译： 利用以非平面构造安装在支撑体上的薄膜III-V复合多结半导体太阳能电池从太阳辐射产生电力的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130189810A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13720168

申请日：2012-12-19

申请人： Q1 Nanosystems, Inc. ,  THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

发明人： Brian ARGO ,  Ruxandra VIDU ,  Pieter STROEVE ,  John ARGO ,  Jie-Ren KU

IPC分类号： H01L31/18

CPC分类号： H01L31/035227 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/035272 ,  H01L31/043 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/056 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/891 ,  Y10S977/948 ,  Y10T428/12993 ,  Y10T428/2978

摘要： Nanostructures and photovoltaic structures are disclosed. A nanostructure according to one embodiment includes an array of nanocables extending from a substrate, the nanocables in the array being characterized as having a spacing and surface texture defined by inner surfaces of voids of a template; an electrically insulating layer extending along the substrate; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables. A nanostructure according to another embodiment includes a substrate; a portion of a template extending along the substrate, the template being electrically insulative; an array of nanocables extending from the template, portions of the nanocables protruding from the template being characterized as having a spacing, shape, and surface texture defined by previously-present inner surface of voids of the template; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables.

公开(公告)号：US08466400B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12841360

申请日：2010-07-22

申请人： Michael E. Fangman

发明人： Michael E. Fangman

IPC分类号： G01J1/20

CPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  G01D5/3473 ,  H01L31/02024 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/056 ,  H02S40/00 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： A solar concentrator calibration tool that compensates for inconsistencies in the fabrication, assembly and installation of a solar collector system, permitting the solar collector to perform optimally. The calibration tool provides feedback information to a supervisory control processor, allowing the processor to compare the expected position of the sun to the “actual” position found by the calibration tool. The processor then generates a calibration signal, thereafter used by the collector's movement control mechanism, to compensate the tracking of the solar collector to accurately follow the movement of the sun, unconstrained by the effects of the construction inconsistencies.

摘要翻译： 一种太阳能集中器校准工具，用于补偿太阳能收集器系统的制造，组装和安装的不一致，从而允许太阳能收集器最佳地执行。 校准工具向监控处理器提供反馈信息，允许处理器将太阳的预期位置与校准工具发现的“实际”位置进行比较。 然后，处理器产生校准信号，然后由收集器的运动控制机构使用，以补偿太阳能收集器的跟踪以精确地跟随太阳的运动，而不受施工不一致的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20130146123A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13762687

申请日：2013-02-08

申请人： Ken Hyun Park

发明人： Ken Hyun Park

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A method for tracking solar panels includes the steps (a) beginning a tracking cycle substantially at sunrise with adjacent tilting panels all horizontal, (b) tilting the adjacent panels in unison in a first angular direction toward the rising sun at a tilt rate that just avoids shading of adjacent panels, (c) reversing direction of panel tilt at a point that the panels reach either a maximum tilt limited by mechanical design, or the panel surfaces are orthogonal to the rising sun, (d) tilting the adjacent panels in a second angular direction, following movement of the sun and keeping the surface of the panels at right angles to the sun's position, until a point is reached that shadowing is imminent from the angle of the setting sun, and (e) reversing direction of panel tilt again to the first angular direction, adjusting tilt as the sun sets to avoid shading until the panels are again horizontal.

摘要翻译： 一种用于跟踪太阳能电池板的方法包括以下步骤：（a）基本上在日出时开始相邻的倾斜面板全部水平的跟踪循环，（b）以相反的倾斜速度使相邻的面板在第一角度方向上朝着升起的太阳倾斜， 避免相邻面板的阴影，（c）在面板达到由机械设计限制的最大倾角或面板表面与冉冉升高的太阳正交的点，反转面板倾斜的方向，（d）将相邻面板倾斜在 第二角度方向，随着太阳移动并保持面板的表面与太阳的位置成直角，直到达到遮阳从夕阳的角度即将到来的一点，并且（e）面板倾斜的反向方向 再次到第一个角度方向，调整太阳落下的倾斜度以避免阴影直到面板再次水平。

公开(公告)号：US20130120921A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13455280

申请日：2012-04-25

申请人： JUI-KUN HSIEH

发明人： JUI-KUN HSIEH

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H05K5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01L31/052 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： An enclosure of an electronic device includes a number of thin film solar cells formed on the exterior, and a power module connected to the thin film solar cells. The thin film solar cells convert light impinging on the enclosure into electrical energy. The power module stores and distributes the electrical energy converted by the thin film solar cells to the electronic device.

摘要翻译： 电子设备的外壳包括形成在外部的许多薄膜太阳能电池和连接到薄膜太阳能电池的功率模块。 薄膜太阳能电池将照射在外壳上的光转换为电能。 功率模块将由薄膜太阳能电池转换的电能存储并分配给电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130098426A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13280441

申请日：2011-10-25

申请人： Wen-Fu Chen ,  Ke-Han Chen ,  Guo-Chun Hsu ,  Cheng-Dar Lee

发明人： Wen-Fu Chen ,  Ke-Han Chen ,  Guo-Chun Hsu ,  Cheng-Dar Lee

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/019 ,  F24S2025/801 ,  H01L31/052 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A leveling device for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules rapidly adjusts a height level of CPV modules on a tracking system. The device makes the CPV modules receive most sunlight for outputting maximum power. The device rapidly adjusts the height level of CPV modules, reduces number of nuts required and, thus, shortens the adjusting time even after the CPV modules are installed.

摘要翻译： 集中光伏（CPV）模块的调平装置可以快速调整跟踪系统上CPV模块的高度。 该设备使CPV模块接收大多数阳光以输出最大功率。 该设备可以快速调整CPV模块的高度，减少需要的螺母数量，从而即使在安装CPV模块后也可缩短调整时间。