公开(公告)号：WO2017200917A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：PCT/US2017/032643

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  FRENCH, Adam ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  FRENCH, Tristan ,  CAISON, Christopher, C. ,  KINGSLEY, Mark

IPC: H02S20/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S20/21 ,  H02S20/22

Abstract: A method for installing a solar collector can include slip-forming a concrete track including a groove; curing the concrete track; placing a foot of a support structure of a solar collector in the groove; and applying adhesive between the foot and groove. Curing the concrete track optionally can include maintaining wetness of the concrete track for a sufficient period of time after slip-forming the concrete track. The foot optionally can include at least one of an aperture and a tab, and the adhesive flows through the aperture or around the tab. A foot of a support structure of a solar collector also is provided. The foot can be configured to be inserted into a groove and comprising a back wall, a first side wall including a first side tab, a second side wall including a second side tab, a third side wall, a fourth side wall, and a bottom wall.

Abstract translation: 用于安装太阳能收集器的方法可包括：滑动成形包括凹槽的混凝土轨道; 固化混凝土轨道; 将太阳能收集器的支撑结构的脚放置在凹槽中; 并在脚和凹槽之间施加粘合剂。 可选地固化混凝土轨道可以包括在滑动形成混凝土轨道之后将混凝土轨道的湿度保持足够的时间段。 脚可选地可以包括孔和突片中的至少一个，并且粘合剂流过孔或围绕突片。 还提供太阳能收集器的支撑结构的脚。 该脚可以构造成插入到凹槽中并且包括后壁，包括第一侧翼片的第一侧壁，包括第二侧翼片的第二侧壁，第三侧壁，第四侧壁和底部 壁。

公开(公告)号：WO2017091471A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/062848

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  KINGSLEY, Mark ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  ATKINSON, Jesse ,  JOHNSON, Karl ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  FRENCH, Adam

IPC: H02S40/10 ,  F24J2/46 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S99/00

Abstract: A system for maintaining photovoltaic modules includes an elongated rail including first and second support surfaces and a first mounting surface disposed between the first and second support surfaces. An array of the photovoltaic modules is coupled to the first mounting surface and raised relative to the first and second support surfaces. A first vehicle can be disposed on the first and second support surfaces and can include a motor; a maintenance module selected from the group consisting of: a spray system configured to spray a product, and a remote inspection module; and first and second support legs suspending the maintenance module relative to the photovoltaic modules of the first array and being movably coupled to the first and second support surfaces so as to laterally and sequentially move the maintenance module in a direction parallel to the elongated rail responsive to actuation of the motor.

Abstract translation: 用于维护光伏模块的系统包括细长轨道，细长轨道包括第一和第二支撑表面以及设置在第一和第二支撑表面之间的第一安装表面。 光伏模块的阵列联接到第一安装表面并且相对于第一和第二支撑表面升高。 第一车辆可以设置在第一支撑表面和第二支撑表面上并且可以包括马达; 从由以下组成的组中选择的维护模块：被配置为喷射产品的喷射系统，以及远程检查模块; 以及第一支撑腿和第二支撑腿，所述第一支撑腿和所述第二支撑腿相对于所述第一阵列的所述光伏模块悬置所述维护模块并且可移动地联接到所述第一支撑表面和所述第二支撑表面，以便响应于所述第一支撑表面和所述第二支撑表面， 驱动电机。

公开(公告)号：WO2018071332A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/055754

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： KINGSLEY, Mark ,  ATKINSON, Jesse ,  BAILEY, Sean ,  JOHNSON, Karl ,  WEST, Brett ,  CASTRO HERNANDEZ, Luis, Francisco

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  F24J2/46 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S30/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual tilt, ballasted photovoltaic module racking are provided herein. Under one aspect, a system for supporting first and second photovoltaic modules can include first and second elongated stiffeners respectively configured to be coupled to and support the first and second photovoltaic modules. The system also can include first and second feet respectively configured to be coupled to first and second grooves respectively provided within first and second ballasts. The system also can include a first stiffener hinge rotatably coupling the first and second stiffeners to one another, a first foot hinge rotatably coupling the first foot to the first stiffener, and a second foot hinge rotatably coupling the second foot to the second stiffener. At least one of the first stiffener hinge and the first and second foot hinges can include a respective mechanical stop inhibiting rotation of that hinge beyond a respective predetermined angle.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于双倾斜压载光伏模块货架的系统和方法。 在一个方面，用于支撑第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块的系统可以包括第一细长加强件和第二细长加强件，所述第一细长加强件和第二细长加强件分别构造成联接到第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块并且支撑第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块。 该系统还可以包括第一和第二支脚，其分别构造成联接到分别设置在第一和第二镇流器内的第一和第二凹槽。 该系统还可包括第一加强件铰链和第二脚铰链，第一加强件铰链将第一加强件和第二加强件可旋转地联接到彼此，第一脚铰链将第一脚旋转联接到第一加强件，以及第二脚铰链将第二脚旋转联接到第二加强件。 第一加强件铰链和第一和第二脚铰链中的至少一个可以包括相应的机械止动件，该止动件阻止该铰链旋转超过相应的预定角度。

公开(公告)号：WO2019108533A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2018/062600

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： KINGSLEY, Mark ,  JENSEN, Soren ,  BARTON, Nicholas, A. ,  WILDMAN, Craig

IPC: F24S30/425 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for structures that support bifacial photovoltaic panels are presented. A system comprising a support structure mounted to an underside of bifacial photovoltaic panels arranged in a row is provided herein. The support structure comprises one or more elongated structural members extending along and in a direction parallel to the row. The support structure further comprises one or more pivot arms that rotate about an axle at a top of the support structure. The one or more pivot arms are positioned in a perpendicular direction to the one or more elongated structural members. The one or more pivot arms connected to the one or more elongated structural members. The one or more structural elements of the support structure have a reflective outer surface to increase reflected light to the underside of the bifacial photovoltaic panels.

公开(公告)号：WO2020198618A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2020/025311

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： KINGSLEY, Mark

IPC: H02S10/00 ,  H02S20/30 ,  B63B35/34 ,  F24S20/70 ,  F24S25/50

Abstract: Systems are described herein to include a floating solar tracker. A floating solar tracker includes solar panels, a mechanical structure, and a floating structure. The solar panels are supported by mechanical structure that is secured to floating structure. The floating structure can be a pontoon-like structure that includes a pair of hollow cylinders. The hollow cylinders can be cylinder structures having a positive buoyancy to facilitate floating on a body of water. The mechanical structure can be secured to floating structure via an anchor band. In some variations, a reflective material can be stretched on top of the floating structure so as to maximize the amount of light reflected back to the solar panels.

公开(公告)号：WO2016187044A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/032464

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  FRENCH, Adam ,  YOUNG, Peter ,  KINGSLEY, Mark ,  HOLLAND, Rodney Hans ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  FRENCH, Tristan ,  PRACA, Miguel M.L. ,  MAXWELL, Graham ,  TOSTENSON, David ,  BURKHARD, Timothy ,  BARTON, Nicholas A.

IPC: F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/135 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Under one aspect, a system is provided for rotating photovoltaic modules arranged in a row. The system can include an elongated structural member extending along and parallel to the row; protrusions coupled to the elongated structural member; an actuator; and drive mechanisms coupled to the photovoltaic modules. Actuation of the actuator can move the elongated structural member, the movement of the elongated structural member can move the protrusions, the movement of the protrusions can move the drive mechanisms, and the movement of the drive mechanisms can rotate the photovoltaic modules.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供一种用于旋转排列成一行的光伏模块的系统。 该系统可以包括沿行并且平行的细长结构件; 连接到细长结构构件的突起; 执行机构 以及耦合到光伏模块的驱动机构。 致动器的致动器可以移动细长的结构构件，细长结构构件的移动可以移动突起，突起的移动可以移动驱动机构，并且驱动机构的运动可旋转光伏模块。