Abstract:
Solar PV devices are disclosed, wherein these devices are produced as an integral part of a structural panel. The structural panel may subsequently be used in any number of ways, including being made an integral part of a building structure such as a wall or a roof or another type of barrier structure, or simply a stand-alone array or even a retrofit addition to an existing structure. In embodiments, the panel comprises a semi-monocoque structure, which can provide strength and stiffness. The core of this semi-monocoque can provide an enclosure that functions to confine the solar PV's electrical system within an electrically insulating structure that provides dual insulation and may enables a dual-insulated rating. Embodiments of the panels disclosed herein also can provide cooling air flow to provide cooling to the panel.
Abstract:
Procédé de fonctionnement d'une fenêtre pour bâtiment. Procédé de fonctionnement d'une fenêtre pour bâtiment, la fenêtre comprenant un cadre de vitrage et un vitrage au moins partiellement recouvert d'un film photovoltaïque transparent, le procédé comprenant une étape de détermination d'au moins une valeur d'un paramètre électrique issu du film photovoltaïque et une étape de détermination d'une valeur d'un flux thermique traversant le vitrage de la fenêtre, en utilisant l'au moins une valeur de paramètre électrique
Abstract:
L'invention a pour objet une installation (10) apte à être électriquement autonome comportant des éléments à alimenter (12, 20) parmi lesquels : - un bâtiment (12) comportant au moins une pièce délimitée par au moins un mur et un toit, et - une borne de distribution d'électricité (20), située à l'extérieur du bâtiment et comprenant des moyens de connexion pour la connexion d'au moins un appareil électrique externe, l'installation comprenant des moyens d'alimentation des éléments comportant : - des moyens de génération d'énergie (16) à partir d'une source naturelle, - des moyens de stockage d'énergie (56), - des moyens d'interconnexion (58, 62, 64) des moyens de stockage et/ou des moyens de génération aux éléments à alimenter, l'installation comprenant également : - des moyens de mesure (72) d'au moins un paramètre relatif à l'énergie stockée dans au moins une partie des moyens de stockage d'énergie, et - des moyens de commande (66, 68, 67) des moyens d'interconnexion en fonction des valeurs obtenues par les moyens de mesure, de sorte que si l'énergie stockée dans la au moins une partie des moyens de stockage est inférieure à une valeur de seuil, on interdit l'alimentation électrique d'au moins l'un des éléments (20) autre que le bâtiment.
Abstract:
An article of manufacture includes at least two solar active elements separated by a gap, with a flexible material provided to define the gap. The article provides for enhanced resilience and conformity to an installation surface.
Abstract:
Certain example embodiments relate to building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) or building adapted photovoltaic (BAPV) systems and components thereof. In certain example embodiments a component includes an asymmetric glass substrate that includes at least first, second, and third surfaces. The third surface can be laminated to a photovoltaic subassembly. The first surface can structured to be angled away from a vertical plane of a building at an angle of between 5 and 40 degrees. The first surface may be longer than the second surface.
Abstract:
Described are a cooperating solar energy collector panel and an energy converter, at least one of which is adapted to fit within a window opening. Preferably, the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are movable into or within the window opening to allow for the window to still be able to open to let in fresh air, or be free from obstruction to permit entry of light or a view to the outdoors when the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are not in use. In one version, the solar collector panel is adapted to be remote from the window opening, for example, on the top of an awning above the window opening. The bottom of the awning in this case may be adapted to contain an energy converter which may be moved into the window opening to distribute heat into a building.
Abstract:
A construction element (29) which extends in two dimensions comprises a solar energy converter member (1) which also extends along and defines one surface of the construction element (29). The construction element (29) further comprises a building construction member (30) which extends along the construction element (29) and defines the second surface thereof. At least a part of the solar energy converter member (1) is integral with at least a part of the building construction member (30) whereby this integral part both contributes to the requirements for solar energy conversion as well as to requirements for constructions.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic roof structure is provided. The monolithic roof structure comprises a plurality of composite panels, photovoltaic modules and connectors, wherein the respective composite panels are comprised of an outer skin, an inner skin, and an insulation layer between the outer and inner skins, the photovoltaic modules are incorporated into the outer skin, and the connectors physically and electrically couple the composite panels to one another to form the roof structure.