公开(公告)号：US09322951B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US13623240

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06F17/10 ,  G01W1/10 ,  G01W1/12 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/00

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  G01W1/12 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J2003/003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/54 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: Solar irradiance, the energy from the Sun's electromagnetic radiation, has a wide range of applications from meteorology to agronomy to solar power. Solar irradiance is primarily determined by a location's spatial relationship with the Sun and the atmospheric conditions that impact the transmission of the radiation. The spatial relationship between the Sun and a location on Earth is determined by established astronomical formulas. The impact of atmospheric conditions may be estimated via proxy using pixels from satellite imagery. While satellite-based irradiance estimation has proven effective, availability of the input data can be limited and the resolution is often incapable of capturing local weather phenomena. Brief qualitative descriptions of general atmospheric conditions are widely available from internet weather services at higher granularity than satellite imagery. This methodology provides logic for quantifying the impact of qualitative weather observations upon solar irradiance, and the integration of this methodology into solar irradiance estimation models.

Abstract translation: 太阳辐射是太阳能电磁辐射的能源，从气象到农学到太阳能发电都有广泛的应用。 太阳辐照度主要取决于与太阳的位置空间关系以及影响辐射传播的大气条件。 太阳与地球之间的空间关系由建立的天文公式决定。 大气条件的影响可以通过代理使用来自卫星图像的像素来估计。 虽然基于卫星的辐照度估计已经被证明是有效的，但可以限制输入数据的可用性，并且分辨率通常不能捕获局部天气现象。 一般大气条件的简要定性描述可从互联网天气服务以比卫星图像更高的粒度广泛获得。 该方法提供了定量天气观测对太阳辐射的影响的逻辑，并将该方法与太阳辐射估计模型相结合。

公开(公告)号：US20140278107A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13796367

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Shawn Kerrigan ,  Matthew Williams ,  Sergey Koltakov ,  Alexander Thornton

Inventor： Shawn Kerrigan ,  Matthew Williams ,  Sergey Koltakov ,  Alexander Thornton

IPC: G01W1/10

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  G01W1/18 ,  G01W2203/00 ,  Y02A90/14

Abstract: This application relates generally to systems and methods for validating solar irradiance nowcasts, solar power nowcasts and forecasts in real-time using a network of solar power systems and solar irradiance sensors. This application also relates to systems and methods for augmenting solar irradiance forecasts and solar power forecasts in real-time using a network of solar power systems and solar irradiance sensors.

Abstract translation: 本申请一般涉及使用太阳能发电系统和太阳辐射传感器网络来实时验证太阳辐射预报，太阳能电力预报和预测的系统和方法。 该应用还涉及使用太阳能发电系统和太阳辐射传感器网络实时地增加太阳辐射预报和太阳能发电预报的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08504325B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US13455871

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Shawn Kerrigan ,  Asaf Peleg ,  Michael Herzig

Inventor： Shawn Kerrigan ,  Asaf Peleg ,  Michael Herzig

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/40 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01W1/00 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of measuring, monitoring, comparing and diagnosing the power generated of at least two renewable power systems provided to at least two consumers and alerting at least one of consumers in the event of comparative underperformance, the method taking into account at least two diagnostic variables including weather and the renewable power system cover status (such as covered by snow), wherein the at least one data server determines comparative information for a predetermined geographic area based upon at least two diagnostic variables, and at least two normalized performances to provide a comparative value; and informing the consumer of the comparative value in the event of an underperforming comparative value.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机处理器实施的方法，用于测量，监测，比较和诊断提供给至少两个消费者的至少两个可再生能源系统的功率，并且在比较差的情况下提醒至少一个消费者，所述方法至少考虑到 两个诊断变量，包括天气和可再生能源系统覆盖状态（例如雪覆盖），其中至少一个数据服务器基于至少两个诊断变量来确定预定地理区域的比较信息，以及至少两个归一化的性能 提供比较价值; 并在比较价值不佳的情况下通知消费者比较价值。

公开(公告)号：US20130166266A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13623240

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06G7/48

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  G01W1/12 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J2003/003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/54 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: Solar irradiance, the energy from the Sun's electromagnetic radiation, has a wide range of applications from meteorology to agronomy to solar power. Solar irradiance is primarily determined by a location's spatial relationship with the Sun and the atmospheric conditions that impact the transmission of the radiation. The spatial relationship between the Sun and a location on Earth is determined by established astronomical formulas. The impact of atmospheric conditions may be estimated via proxy using pixels from satellite imagery. While satellite-based irradiance estimation has proven effective, availability of the input data can be limited and the resolution is often incapable of capturing local weather phenomena. Brief qualitative descriptions of general atmospheric conditions are widely available from internet weather services at higher granularity than satellite imagery. This methodology provides logic for quantifying the impact of qualitative weather observations upon solar irradiance, and the integration of this methodology into solar irradiance estimation models.

Abstract translation: 太阳辐射是太阳能电磁辐射的能源，从气象到农学到太阳能发电都有广泛的应用。 太阳辐照度主要取决于与太阳的位置空间关系以及影响辐射传播的大气条件。 太阳与地球之间的空间关系由建立的天文公式决定。 大气条件的影响可以通过代理使用来自卫星图像的像素来估计。 虽然基于卫星的辐照度估计已经被证明是有效的，但可以限制输入数据的可用性，并且分辨率通常不能捕获局部天气现象。 一般大气条件的简要定性描述可从互联网天气服务以比卫星图像更高的粒度广泛获得。 该方法提供了定量天气观测对太阳辐射的影响的逻辑，并将该方法与太阳辐射估计模型相结合。

公开(公告)号：US20130166211A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13623232

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Shawn Kerrigan ,  Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams

Inventor： Shawn Kerrigan ,  Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams

IPC: G01V99/00

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of identifying the location of a renewable energy system; providing a set of renewable energy systems having at least two location-known renewable energy systems each having a longitude and latitude pair and production data; providing at least one location-unknown renewable energy system in a computer processor; correlating by a computer processor each location-unknown renewable energy system to at least one location-known renewable energy system according to location-known renewable energy systems longitude and latitude pair and production data; providing a best-fit location for each location-unknown renewable energy system by triangulating the location-unknown renewable energy system to provide a triangulated latitude and longitude; setting the triangulated latitude and longitude for the location-unknown renewable energy system to become a location-known renewable energy system that is part of the set of renewable energy systems.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机处理器实现的方法，用于识别可再生能源系统的位置; 提供一组可再生能源系统，其至少具有两个位置已知的可再生能源系统，每个可再生能源系统具有经度和纬度对以及生产数据; 在计算机处理器中提供至少一个位置未知的可再生能源系统; 根据位置已知的可再生能源系统经度和纬度对以及生产数据，计算机处理器将每个位置 - 未知可再生能源系统与至少一个位置已知的可再生能源系统相关联; 通过将位置未知的可再生能源系统进行三角测量以提供三角测量的纬度和经度，为每个位置 - 未知的可再生能源系统提供最适合的位置 - 将位置未知可再生能源系统的三角测量纬度和经度设置为可再生能源系统的一部分，作为位置知名的可再生能源系统。

公开(公告)号：US08190395B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12777221

申请日：2010-05-10

Applicant: Asaf Peleg ,  Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Asaf Peleg ,  Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/40 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01W1/00 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of measuring, monitoring, comparing and diagnosing the power generated of at least two renewable power systems provided to at least two consumers and alerting at least one of consumers in the event of comparative underperformance, the method taking into account at least two diagnostic variables including weather and the renewable power system cover status (such as covered by snow), wherein the at least one data server determines comparative information for a predetermined geographic area based upon at least two diagnostic variables, and at least two normalized performances to provide a comparative value; and informing the consumer of the comparative value in the event of an underperforming comparative value.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机处理器实施的方法，用于测量，监测，比较和诊断提供给至少两个消费者的至少两个可再生能源系统的功率，并且在比较差的情况下提醒至少一个消费者，所述方法至少考虑到 两个诊断变量，包括天气和可再生能源系统覆盖状态（例如雪覆盖），其中至少一个数据服务器基于至少两个诊断变量来确定预定地理区域的比较信息，以及至少两个归一化的性能 提供比较价值; 并在比较价值不佳的情况下通知消费者比较价值。

公开(公告)号：US20100318297A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12777224

申请日：2010-05-10

Applicant: Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01W1/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/2603 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02A90/15 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of developing irradiance mapping using a distributed network of solar photovoltaic systems, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a predetermined geographic area having at least five solar photovoltaic systems to provide a photovoltaic system; calibrating the photovoltaic system; reversing the photovoltaic system performance model using a computer processor to solve the irradiance input value; calculating irradiance according to irradiance input value, energy output and weather data using the computer processor to provide a single irradiance point; and mapping at least two single irradiance points to create an irradiance map.

Abstract translation: 一种使用太阳能光伏系统分布式网络开发辐照度映射的计算机处理器实现方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：选择具有至少五个太阳能光伏系统以提供光伏系统的预定地理区域; 校准光伏系统; 使用计算机处理器逆转光伏系统性能模型来解决辐照输入值; 使用计算机处理器根据辐照度输入值，能量输出和天气数据计算辐照度，以提供单个辐照点; 并映射至少两个单个辐照度点以产生辐照度图。

公开(公告)号：US20160363695A9

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US13623232

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Shawn Kerrigan ,  Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams

Inventor： Shawn Kerrigan ,  Michael Herzig ,  Matthew Williams

IPC: G01V99/00

CPC classification number: G01V99/00 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of identifying the location of a renewable energy system; providing a set of renewable energy systems having at least two location-known renewable energy systems each having a longitude and latitude pair and production data; providing at least one location-unknown renewable energy system in a computer processor; correlating by a computer processor each location-unknown renewable energy system to at least one location-known renewable energy system according to location-known renewable energy systems longitude and latitude pair and production data; providing a best-fit location for each location-unknown renewable energy system by triangulating the location-unknown renewable energy system to provide a triangulated latitude and longitude; setting the triangulated latitude and longitude for the location-unknown renewable energy system to become a location-known renewable energy system that is part of the set of renewable energy systems.

公开(公告)号：US08738328B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13927506

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Michael Herzig ,  Asaf Peleg ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Michael Herzig ,  Asaf Peleg ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/40 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01W1/00 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of measuring, monitoring, comparing and diagnosing the power generated of at least two renewable power systems provided to at least two consumers and alerting at least one of consumers in the event of comparative underperformance, the method taking into account at least two diagnostic variables including weather and the renewable power system cover status (such as covered by snow), wherein the at least one computing device determines comparative information for a predetermined geographic area based upon at least two diagnostic variables, and at least two normalized performances to provide a comparative value; and informing the consumer of the comparative value in the event of an underperforming comparative value.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机处理器实施的方法，用于测量，监测，比较和诊断提供给至少两个消费者的至少两个可再生能源系统的功率，并且在比较差的情况下提醒至少一个消费者，所述方法至少考虑到 两个诊断变量，包括天气和可再生能源系统覆盖状态（例如雪覆盖），其中所述至少一个计算设备基于至少两个诊断变量来确定预定地理区域的比较信息，以及至少两个归一化的性能 提供比较价值; 并在比较价值不佳的情况下通知消费者比较价值。

公开(公告)号：US08725459B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12777224

申请日：2010-05-10

Applicant: Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

Inventor： Michael Herzig ,  Shawn Kerrigan

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/2603 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02A90/15 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A computer processor implemented method of developing irradiance mapping using a distributed network of solar photovoltaic systems, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a predetermined geographic area having at least five solar photovoltaic systems to provide a photovoltaic system; calibrating the photovoltaic system; reversing the photovoltaic system performance model using a computer processor to solve the irradiance input value; calculating irradiance according to irradiance input value, energy output and weather data using the computer processor to provide a single irradiance point; and mapping at least two single irradiance points to create an irradiance map.

Abstract translation: 一种使用太阳能光伏系统分布式网络开发辐照度映射的计算机处理器实现方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：选择具有至少五个太阳能光伏系统以提供光伏系统的预定地理区域; 校准光伏系统; 使用计算机处理器逆转光伏系统性能模型来解决辐照输入值; 使用计算机处理器根据辐照度输入值，能量输出和天气数据计算辐照度，以提供单个辐照点; 并映射至少两个单个辐照度点以产生辐照度图。