CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL
    3.
    发明申请
    CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL 审中-公开
    浓缩光伏太阳能电池板

    公开(公告)号:US20140209147A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US14246630

    申请日:2014-04-07

    IPC分类号: H01L31/052

    摘要: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及光伏电力系统,光伏集中器模块和相关方法。 特别地,本发明的特征在于具有用于铰接机构和/或铰接机构的内部连接点的集中器模块,其具有底盘部件的独特布置,以便隔离弯曲等而不在底盘部件之间传送。 本发明还具有可调节的太阳能电池板安装特征和/或具有两个或更多自由度的安装特征。 本发明还具有用于集中器模块中的次级光学器件的机械紧固件。

    SOLAR TRACKING FOR TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAYS WITH VARIABLE START AND STOP POSITIONS
    4.
    发明申请
    SOLAR TRACKING FOR TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAYS WITH VARIABLE START AND STOP POSITIONS 有权
    太阳跟踪用于具有可变启动和停止位置的太阳能雷达阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20130333745A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-19

    申请号:US13970235

    申请日:2013-08-19

    发明人: James Sherman

    IPC分类号: H01L31/052

    摘要: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun.

    摘要翻译: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机,其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置,其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度,而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括(a)使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; (b)使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和(c)以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机,使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。 未来时间可能对应于运行期间的任何时间。 初始未来时间可以对应于日出之后的启动时间,太阳能电池在哪一点开始跟踪太阳。

    TECHNIQUES FOR MONITORING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20130306836A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13946793

    申请日:2013-07-19

    IPC分类号: G01S3/786

    摘要: An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine.

    Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array with offset solar cell modules
    7.
    发明授权
    Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array with offset solar cell modules 有权
    具有偏移太阳能电池模块的地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08378281B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12623134

    申请日:2009-11-20

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02 H02N6/00 A47G23/04

    摘要: Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic arrays that may include a modular design that is sized and weighted to facilitate installation with a small amount of manpower. The array may further be adapted to be adjusted during or after installation to accommodate the necessary power requirements. The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array may include a torque tube that may be constructed of discrete sections. A drive may be connected to the torque tube to rotate the torque tube. A number of solar cell modules may be connected to the torque tube. The modules may be positioned at offsetting angular orientations depending upon their distance away from the drive. This offset positioning compensates for twisting distortion of the torque tube caused by the drive rotating the torque tube. At one point of rotation, each of the solar cell modules may be substantially aligned in a common plane.

    摘要翻译: 地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列,其可以包括尺寸和加权的模块化设计,以便于少量人力的安装。 该阵列还可以适于在安装期间或之后调整以适应所需的功率要求。 陆地太阳能跟踪光伏阵列可以包括可以由分立部分构成的扭矩管。 驱动器可以连接到扭矩管以旋转扭矩管。 许多太阳能电池模块可以连接到扭矩管。 模块可以根据它们离开驱动器的距离而位于偏移角取向。 该偏移定位补偿由驱动器旋转扭矩管引起的扭矩管的扭曲变形。 在一个旋转点处,每个太阳能电池模块可以在公共平面中基本对齐。

    Solar cell receiver subassembly with a heat shield for use in a concentrating solar system
    8.
    发明授权
    Solar cell receiver subassembly with a heat shield for use in a concentrating solar system 有权
    具有隔热罩的太阳能电池接收器组件,用于集中太阳能系统

    公开(公告)号:US09012771B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US12764657

    申请日:2010-04-21

    摘要: Solar cell receiver subassemblies for use in a concentrating solar system that concentrates the solar energy onto a solar cell for converting solar energy to electricity. The subassemblies may include an optical element defining an optical channel and forming an optical path. The subassemblies may also include a solar cell receiver comprising a support and a solar cell mounted on the support adjacent to the optical element and in the optical path of the optical channel. The solar cell may include one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers and may be capable of generating in excess of 20 watts of peak DC power. The subassemblies may also include a heat shield mounted over and peripherally adjacent to exterior sides of the optical element to cover and block concentrated light from reaching a surface of the support adjacent to the solar cell.

    摘要翻译: 用于集中太阳能系统的太阳能电池接收器组件,其将太阳能集中到用于将太阳能转换成电的太阳能电池上。 子组件可以包括限定光通道并形成光路的光学元件。 子组件还可以包括太阳能电池接收器,其包括支撑件和安装在与光学元件相邻的支撑件上以及在光学通道的光路中的太阳能电池。 太阳能电池可以包括一个或多个III-V化合物半导体层,并且可以产生超过20瓦的峰值DC功率。 子组件还可以包括安装在光学元件的外侧并且周边地邻近光学元件的热屏蔽,以覆盖和阻挡聚集的光到达与太阳能电池相邻的支撑件的表面。

    Concentrating photovoltaic system module with actuator control
    10.
    发明授权
    Concentrating photovoltaic system module with actuator control 有权
    集中光伏系统模块与执行器控制

    公开(公告)号:US08710352B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13217812

    申请日:2011-08-25

    IPC分类号: H02N6/00 H01L31/042

    摘要: An arrangement for use in a concentrating photovoltaic system including a module having plurality of solar cells are mounted on a first side, and a plurality of lenses are mounted on a second side. Drive motors are coupled to the module to enable it to track the sun during the course of the day. A sun sensor is attached to the housing to detect a predetermined timed pattern of light blocking to the sensor and for generating a control signal to the drive motors in response to such detection for moving the module to a predetermined fixed position.

    摘要翻译: 包括具有多个太阳能电池的模块的聚光光伏系统中使用的装置安装在第一侧上,并且多个透镜安装在第二侧上。 驱动马达耦合到模块,使其能够在一天中跟踪太阳。 太阳传感器附接到壳体以检测对传感器的阻挡的预定定时图案,并且响应于这种检测将模块移动到预定的固定位置而产生到驱动马达的控制信号。