公开(公告)号：US07971587B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11932739

申请日：2007-10-31

申请人： Randy Gee ,  Roland Winston

发明人： Randy Gee ,  Roland Winston

IPC分类号： F28F1/20 ,  F24J2/04

CPC分类号： F24S10/45 ,  F24S10/90 ,  F24S23/80 ,  Y02E10/44

摘要： An apparatus for collecting solar energy includes a receptacle adapted for receiving solar thermal energy; an insert located within the receptacle, the insert being a heat pipe adapted to transfer heat; and an absorption device positioned proximate to and substantially conforming to at least a portion of an internal surface of the receptacle and thermally coupled to the insert. The insert enters the receptacle substantially at a cross-sectional center of the receptacle, and further inside the receptacle, the insert shifts to become closer to the absorption fin.

摘要翻译： 收集太阳能的装置包括适于接收太阳能热能的插座; 位于所述容器内的插入件，所述插入件是适于传递热量的热管; 以及吸收装置，其定位成接近并基本上与容器的内表面的至少一部分相符并热耦合到插入件。 插入件基本上在容器的横截面中心进入容器，并且进一步在容器内部，插入件移动以变得更靠近吸收片。

公开(公告)号：US20110061718A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12950918

申请日：2010-11-19

申请人： David K. Fork ,  Stephen J. Horne

发明人： David K. Fork ,  Stephen J. Horne

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： A Cassegrain-type concentrating solar collector cell includes primary and secondary mirrors disposed on opposing convex and concave surfaces of a light-transparent (e.g., glass) optical element. Light enters an aperture surface surrounding the secondary mirror, and is reflected by the primary mirror toward the secondary mirror, which re-reflects the light onto a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell is mounted on a central portion of heat spreader that extends over the primary mirror. The heat spreader transmits waste heat from the photovoltaic cell in a manner that evenly distributes the heat over the optical element, thereby maximizing the radiation of heat from the aperture surface into space. The heat spreader includes a thick copper layer formed on a flexible substrate (e.g., polyimide film) that is patterned with radial arms that facilitate mounting onto the convex surface of the optical element.

摘要翻译： 卡塞格伦浓缩太阳能收集器单元包括设置在光透明（例如玻璃）光学元件的相对的凸表面和凹面上的初级和次级反射镜。 光进入围绕次级反射镜的孔径表面，并且被主反射镜反射到次级反射镜，其将光重新反射到光伏电池上。 光伏电池安装在散热器的中央部分上，其在主镜上延伸。 散热器以将热量均匀地分布在光学元件上的方式从光伏电池传输废热，从而将热量从孔表面的辐射最大化到空间中。 散热器包括形成在柔性基板（例如，聚酰亚胺膜）上的厚铜层，其被图案化为有利于安装到光学元件的凸表面上的径向臂。

公开(公告)号：US07895017B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US12179179

申请日：2008-07-24

申请人： Mark McDonald ,  Stephen J. Horne

发明人： Mark McDonald ,  Stephen J. Horne

IPC分类号： G01R21/00 ,  G01R21/06 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  G05D3/105 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： A system may include acquisition of power information from a signal line in accordance with a first signal characteristic. The power information is associated with power generated by a solar collector, and the first signal characteristic is substantially orthogonal to a corresponding signal characteristic of at least one noise source associated with the signal line. In some aspects, a solar tracking error associated with the solar collector is determined based on the acquired power information, a servo feedback signal is determined based on the acquired power information, and determination of the solar tracking error includes determination of the solar tracking error based on the servo feedback signal.

摘要翻译： 系统可以包括根据第一信号特征从信号线获取功率信息。 功率信息与由太阳能集热器产生的功率相关联，并且第一信号特性基本上与至少一个与信号线相关联的噪声源的信号特性正交。 在一些方面，基于获取的功率信息确定与太阳能收集器相关联的太阳跟踪误差，基于获取的功率信息确定伺服反馈信号，并且确定太阳跟踪误差包括基于太阳能跟踪误差的确定 对伺服反馈信号。

公开(公告)号：US20100065120A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12209675

申请日：2008-09-12

申请人： Mark McDonald

发明人： Mark McDonald

IPC分类号： H01L31/00 ,  B05D5/12

CPC分类号： H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0481 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention provides an encapsulant material with a modified index of refraction for increasing the acceptance angle of a concentrated photovoltaic system. The encapsulant material may include filler material of a higher index of refraction than the encapsulant. The filler material may be particulates that are smaller than the wavelength of light converted to electricity by a solar cell.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供具有改进的折射率的密封剂材料，以增加集中的光伏系统的接收角度。 密封材料可以包括比密封剂更高的折射率的填充材料。 填充材料可以是小于由太阳能电池转换成电的光的波长的微粒。

公开(公告)号：US20090301545A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12134172

申请日：2008-06-05

申请人： Peter Young ,  Stephen J. Horne ,  Gary D. Conley ,  Martin Vasquez

发明人： Peter Young ,  Stephen J. Horne ,  Gary D. Conley ,  Martin Vasquez

IPC分类号： H01L31/048

CPC分类号： G02B19/0042 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S2023/833 ,  F24S2023/834 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2023/878 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention is a contoured backpan for a solar concentrator array. The backpan has depressions integrally formed in its bottom surface for seating solar concentrator modules. The depressions, in combination connecting toughs, provide a structure which is able to support an array of solar concentrators. Optional stiffening members may be attached to fee backpan to provide additional structural rigidity, as well as to support a front panel for the array.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于太阳能集中器阵列的轮廓式背板。 该背板具有一体形成在其底面上的凹座，用于安置太阳能集中器模块。 凹陷结合连接韧性，提供能够支持一系列太阳能聚光器的结构。 可选的加强构件可以附接到费用背板以提供额外的结构刚性，以及支撑阵列的前面板。

公开(公告)号：US20090261802A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12202378

申请日：2008-09-01

申请人： Steve Askins ,  Sean Taylor

发明人： Steve Askins ,  Sean Taylor

IPC分类号： G01B7/30

CPC分类号： G01B21/22 ,  H01L31/054

摘要： A simulator system for simulating operation of a solar module comprises a frame for holding the solar module in a testing position, a light source positioned adjacent to the solar module for directing light from the light source to the solar module, and a movable assembly for simulating movement of a solar tracker system, wherein the movable assembly moves in two axes to change an incident angle of the light with respect to the testing position of the solar module.

摘要翻译： 用于模拟太阳能模块的操作的模拟器系统包括用于将太阳能模块保持在测试位置的框架，邻近太阳能模块定位的光源，用于将来自光源的光引导到太阳能模块，以及用于模拟太阳能模块的可移动组件 太阳跟踪系统的移动，其中可移动组件在两个轴线上移动以改变光线相对于太阳能模块的测试位置的入射角度。

公开(公告)号：US20090117332A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12044939

申请日：2008-03-08

申请人： Jason Ellsworth ,  Darrel Bailey

发明人： Jason Ellsworth ,  Darrel Bailey

IPC分类号： C03B23/035 ,  C03B25/12 ,  F24J2/10

CPC分类号： C03B23/0357 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S2023/833 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  G02B19/0023 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y10T428/24479

摘要： The present invention is an apparatus and process for forming a monolithic array of glass parts. This invention enables high-precision glass parts of a relatively large size, such as mirrors for a solar concentrator, to be manufactured in an economical manner. A multi-cavity mold prevents warping of a glass sheet during a slumping process by utilizing multiple vacuum ports, which may be supplemented by stiffening features formed in the mold.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种用于形成玻璃部件的整体阵列的装置和方法。 本发明能够以经济的方式制造相对较大尺寸的高精度玻璃部件，例如用于太阳能集中器的反射镜。 多腔模具通过利用多个真空端口来防止玻璃板在坍落过程中翘曲，这可以通过在模具中形成的加强特征来补充。

公开(公告)号：US08389851B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12909488

申请日：2010-10-21

申请人： Hing Wah Chan ,  Harold Ackler ,  Scott E. Solberg ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  David G. Duff ,  Michael C. Weisberg

发明人： Hing Wah Chan ,  Harold Ackler ,  Scott E. Solberg ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  David G. Duff ,  Michael C. Weisberg

IPC分类号： H01L31/042

CPC分类号： H01L31/054 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L2224/0554 ,  H01L2224/05568 ,  H01L2224/05573 ,  H01L2224/13101 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/0555 ,  H01L2224/0556

摘要： A system may include an optical element including a surface defining a recess, conductive material disposed within the recess, and a solder mask disposed over a portion of the conductive material. The solder mask may define an aperture through which light from the optical element may pass. Some aspects provide creation of an optical element including a surface defining a recess, deposition of conductive material on the surface such that a portion of the deposited conductive material is disposed within the recess, and substantial planarization of the surface to expose the portion of the conductive material disposed within the recess.

摘要翻译： 系统可以包括光学元件，其包括限定凹部的表面，设置在凹部内的导电材料和设置在导电材料的一部分上的焊接掩模。 焊接掩模可以限定光学元件可以经过的孔。 一些方面提供了一种光学元件的创建，该光学元件包括限定凹部的表面，在该表面上沉积导电材料，使得一部分沉积的导电材料设置在该凹槽内，以及该表面的实质平面化以暴露导电部分 设置在凹槽内的材料。

公开(公告)号：US08076625B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12392316

申请日：2009-02-25

申请人： Mark McDonald

发明人： Mark McDonald

IPC分类号： F24J2/38

CPC分类号： G01S3/7861 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  H02S10/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for improving the total power output from a field of solar energy systems. The invention provides a field level tracker controller which calculates an improved positioning of individual solar energy systems and communicates those configurations to trackers in the field. An algorithm stored in the controller calculates the improved configuration for the solar energy systems based on factors such as solar movement, shade patterns generated by surrounding structures, and measured output of the energy systems. Improved positioning may include individual energy systems being directed to a stowed position to maximize the power output of the field as a whole.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于改善太阳能系统领域的总功率输出的装置和方法。 本发明提供一种场级跟踪器控制器，其计算单个太阳能系统的改进的定位并将这些配置传送到现场的跟踪器。 存储在控制器中的算法基于诸如太阳运动，由周围结构产生的阴影图案和能量系统的测量输出等因素来计算太阳能系统的改进的配置。 改进的定位可以包括单独的能量系统被引导到收起位置以最大化整个场的功率输出。

公开(公告)号：US08063300B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US11138666

申请日：2005-05-26

申请人： Stephen John Horne ,  Gary D. Conley

发明人： Stephen John Horne ,  Gary D. Conley

IPC分类号： H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/00 ,  G02B5/10

CPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  F24S23/12 ,  F24S23/79 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0033 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： Solar panels and assembled arrays thereof include a collection of relatively compact, high-capacity power units. Optical components of each power unit include a front window or surface glazing, a primary mirror, secondary mirror and receiver assembly. Primary and secondary mirrors are defined by respective perimeters, at least a portion of which may be substantially coplanar and in contact with the front window. Some primary mirrors are configured with a perimeter of alternating full and truncated sections, and are curved to a base portion forming a pilot hole therein. Receiver assembly mechanical components include an alignment tube for mating with the primary mirror's pilot hole and for housing a photovoltaic solar cell. A base plate provided adjacent to the alignment tube serves to radiate heat emitted by the solar cell, and in some embodiments an additional heat sink provides further passive cooling. A tapered optical rod also provided within the receiver assembly directs received sunlight to the solar cell where electrical current is generated.

摘要翻译： 太阳能电池板及其组装阵列包括相对紧凑的大容量电力单元的集合。 每个动力单元的光学部件包括前窗或表面玻璃，主镜，副镜和接收器组件。 初级和次级反射镜由相应的周边限定，其至少一部分可以基本共面并与前窗接触。 一些主镜被配置为具有交替的全部和截头的部分的周边，并且弯曲成在其中形成导向孔的基部。 接收器组件机械部件包括用于与主镜的引导孔配合并用于容纳光伏太阳能电池的对准管。 靠近对准管设置的基板用于辐射由太阳能电池发出的热量，并且在一些实施例中，额外的散热器提供进一步的被动冷却。 还设置在接收器组件内的锥形光学棒将所接收的太阳光引导到产生电流的太阳能电池。