Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a rapidly deploying transportable power system for generating power. The rapidly deploying transportable power system embodiment disclosed herein can have a plurality of frame members containing a plurality of solar panels. Any embodiments of the rapidly deploying transportable power system can also have a transport enclosure configured to support the plurality of frame members and a rail system coupleable with the transport enclosure, the rail system being configured to support the plurality of frame members outside of the transport enclosure. In any embodiments, the plurality of frame members are can be positionable within the transport enclosure in a vertical arrangement, with one frame member positionable above another frame member. Furthermore, the plurality of frame members can be movable along the rail system to positions outside of the transport enclosure along the rail system. Other features and details will be described in the sections that follow.
Abstract:
A portable solar power system includes at least one prefabricated solar racking configured on a trailer frame that is transportable to a deployment site without oversize load travel restrictions (e.g., escort vehicles). The trailer frame includes one or more levelling members that permit a levelled installation of the trailer frame at the deployment site. A set of solar panels are attached to the at least one prefabricated solar racking. One or more extension members are coupled to the solar racking at the deployment site to receive and support additional sets of solar panels. The trailer frame accommodates one or more electrical and mechanical devices for harvesting solar energy, converting the solar energy to electrical energy, and/or transmitting the electrical energy to one or more loads.
Abstract:
A roof attachment and load distribution system employs a pair of rails. The rails have a channel-like structure with aligned longitudinally spaced securement openings. Mount assemblies are mounted to the roof and have an adjustable height feature which allows the rails to be supported at a selected height above the location of the mount. The rails are disposed in a parallel level relationship regardless of the topography of the roof surface. Solar panels or other roof mounting fixtures are supported above the rails and attached by pins inserted through the securement openings of the rail.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for portable solar panel assemblies configured to enable the unit to be transported by multiple means in order to provide both grid tied and off grid power as needed. Solar panel assemblies are configured to have a range of rotation of approximately 0 to 25 degrees in two directions to allow efficient sunlight capture. The solar panel assembly in the closed position will allow for more compact and aerodynamic profile when being transported.
Abstract:
Technologies related to a photovoltaic array apparatus are generally described. In some examples, the apparatus may comprise a central hub, adjustable length struts, and a plurality of photovoltaic segments coupled to the central hub and struts. The photovoltaic segments may be selectively positioned between a stowed arrangement and a deployed arrangement by operation of the central hub and/or struts. In the stowed arrangement, the photovoltaic segments may be stacked, and in the deployed arrangement, the photovoltaic segments may be may be azimuthally displaced about the central hub. A control system coupled to the struts may be configured to control the struts to dynamically orient the photovoltaic segments so as to maximize, or otherwise adjust, power collected from incident radiation.
Abstract:
Photovoltaic modules that are collapsible and angularly adjustable are made by mounting a photovoltaic panel in a frame, with a leg joined to the frame, the leg being manually adjustable to various angles, tilting the frame at various angles relative to the horizontal by simply lifting the frame. Certain embodiments also include interlocking features that join adjacent frames to form a rectangular array of modules.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for portable solar panel assemblies configured to enable the unit to be transported by multiple means in order to provide both grid tied and off grid power as needed. Solar panel, assemblies are configured to have a range of rotation of approximately 0 to 25 degrees in two directions to allow efficient sunlight capture. The solar panel assembly in the closed position will allow for more compact and aerodynamic profile when being transported.
Abstract:
A stretchable balloon (3) having a insertion valve (4) and a release valve (22) and power point (17) is rolled off the spool (12) from the transport vehicle (1) at a desired location and laid on the ground. All necessary connection are rolled off from their individual spring loaded spools and connected to the balloon and the rings (6) embedded within the structure of the balloon, such as the main inflation hose (16) connected to valve (4) and connected to valve (2) which is coupled with actuator means valve (11) and valve (24) connected to inflation system (5) pressure cylinders (20). Sheath (means 18) housing electrical and fibre optic cables to power point (17) connector members (7) to the rings (6). When valves (2) and (24) are coupled together the gas will start to flow into the interior of the balloon controlled by actuator valve (11) and as the inflating balloon is stretching upwards all the additional equipment such as solar panels and solar strips (13) wind power fans (9) extra strength members (15) camera c.c.t.v, slogan and advertisement banners, light elements, and any equipment will be attached to the rings (6). To extend the shielding structure vertically or horizontally the second balloon will be joined tying the rings together, small interconnecting gas insertion tube (10) connected to valves (19 and 14), small interconnecting gas release tube (25) from (22 to 22), small interconnecting power cable (26) from (17 to 17) and hose (16) sheath means (18) from first balloon to the second balloon completing the connections linking the two balloons together adding on as many balloons required to form a large shielding structure, canopy, shelter, roof, energy producing structure, rays of sun protection shield, disaster zone emergency shelter, protection shield against natural elements. Ail balloons are interlinked therefore a single insertion valve (4) a single release valve (22) a single power point (17) is required on the ground or the last balloon closet to the ground if suspended in the air to maintain constant gas pressure in the whole of the shielding structure having a plurality of interconnected stretchable balloons.
Abstract:
Central Energética Transportable, que comprende una parte fija (la), formada por el chasis (2) provisto de patas (3) extensibles y niveladoras con una columna (4) de apoyo con rodamiento motorizado (5), y otra parte móvil (Ib) que gira sobre la fija (la), siguiendo la trayectoria solar, en un tronco de cono (14) con brida al rodamiento (5) y que, conformada por una estructura peralelepipédica (6) de laterales (7), abisagrados y accionados por cilindros (8), como soporte a paneles fotovoltaicos (9) y con turbinas eólicas (13) autotimonantes incorpora, además, banco de baterías (15), grupo electrógeno (16), armarios de control (17) y planta de tratamiento de agua (18). Las turbinas (13) se montan en soportes articulados (11), accionados por otros cilindros (12), previstos en los frontales anterior y posterior de la estructura (6), quedando fuera del campo solar.
Abstract:
A versatile solar deployment system may provide one or more scalable solar deployment units. A solar deployment unit may include a chassis, a panel support provided by the chassis, and one or more solar panels coupled to the panel support, wherein the solar panels are folded together in an undeployed position, and the solar panels are unfolded in a deployed position. Alternatively, a solar deployment unit may include a rolling mechanism providing a rotating shaft and a flexible panel. One end of the flexible panel is secured to the rotating shaft, the flexible panel is rolled around the rotating shaft to retract the flexible panel into an undeployed position, and the flexible panel is unrolled to deploy the flexible panel into a deployed position.