公开(公告)号：US20100057480A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12199242

申请日：2008-08-27

Applicant: David Arfin ,  Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive

Inventor： David Arfin ,  Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/0231 ,  Y02E40/76 ,  Y04S10/545 ,  Y04S50/14 ,  Y04S50/16

Abstract: Energy services business methods gather up many small pieces of renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and controllable energy demand reductions en a grid, and present all that in a unified interface to a power utility. The individual constituents benefit from collective bargaining with, a large utility, and can receive energy discounts, rebates, and bonuses for their participation.

Abstract translation: 能源服务业务方式在电网中收集了许多可再生能源发电，能源效率和可控能源需求减少的小件物品，并将其与电力公司统一接口。 个人成员受益于集体谈判与大型公用事业，并可以获得能源折扣，回扣和奖金参与。

公开(公告)号：US20070283997A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11451616

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: Bruce Hachtmann ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Bruce Hachtmann ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes a first photovoltaic cell, a second photovoltaic cell, and a collector-connector which is configured to collect current from the first photovoltaic cell and to electrically connect the first photovoltaic cell with the second photovoltaic cell. The collector-connector may include an electrically insulating carrier and at least one electrical conductor which electrically connects the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块包括第一光伏电池，第二光伏电池和集电器连接器，其被配置为从第一光伏电池收集电流并将第一光伏电池与第二光伏电池电连接。 收集器 - 连接器可以包括电绝缘载体和将第一光伏电池电连接到第二光伏电池的至少一个电导体。

公开(公告)号：US09320926B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US13535892

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: Julian Ryba-White ,  Damien Scott ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Julian Ryba-White ,  Damien Scott ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: A62C8/00 ,  A62C2/06 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: A62C2/065 ,  A62C3/16 ,  E04B1/941 ,  E04B1/945 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S40/00 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed towards fire blocking apparatuses that include fire skirts that extend off edges of solar panels installed on roofs. The fire skirts are configured to block the gap between a solar panel and the roof surface on which it is installed to prevent or suppress the ignition for spreading of fire underneath the solar panel. Some of the fire skirts are heat or fire sensitive and are configured to the melt, deform, or otherwise be altered upon the application of a threshold temperature such that the fire skirts block the gap between the solar panel and the roof surface. Other embodiments are directed towards fire skirts that include a solar panel mounting surface and a shelf surface configured to accommodate ballast or fasteners to affix the solar panel to the roof surface. Such embodiments can be formed from pre-scored or pre-folded sheet materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及防火装置，其包括从安装在屋顶上的太阳能电池板的边缘延伸的防火裙。 防火裙被配置成阻挡太阳能电池板和安装在其上的屋顶表面之间的间隙，以防止或抑制用于在太阳能电池板下面扩散火的点火。 一些防火裙具有热或火敏感，并且在施加阈值温度时被配置为熔化，变形或以其它方式改变，使得防火裙挡住太阳能电池板和屋顶表面之间的间隙。 其他实施例涉及防火裙，其包括太阳能面板安装表面和搁置表面，搁架表面被配置为容纳用于将太阳能电池板固定到屋顶表面的压载物或紧固件。 这样的实施例可以由预刻或预折叠的片材形成。

公开(公告)号：US08697980B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11812515

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Puthur Paulson ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/0512 ,  H01L27/1421 ,  H01L31/0443 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module has a plurality of photovoltaic cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, a collector-connector configured to collect a current from the first photovoltaic cell and electrically connect the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell and at least one diode configured to bypass at least one of the photovoltaic cells. Another photovoltaic module has a plurality of cells including a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, such that the first photovoltaic cell contains an active portion and a shaded portion, that is configured as a diode bypassing the second photovoltaic cell. Methods of making photovoltaic modules that incorporate bypass diodes are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个光伏电池，集电器 - 连接器被配置为收集来自第一光伏电池的电流并将第一光伏电池电连接到第二光伏电池和至少一个 配置成绕过至少一个光伏电池的二极管。 另一光伏模块具有包括第一光伏电池和第二光伏电池的多个电池，使得第一光伏电池包含有源部分和阴影部分，其被配置为绕过第二光伏电池的二极管。 还提供了制造并入旁路二极管的光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140000916A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13535892

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: Julian Ryba-White ,  Damien Scott ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Julian Ryba-White ,  Damien Scott ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: A62C2/06

CPC classification number: A62C2/065 ,  A62C3/16 ,  E04B1/941 ,  E04B1/945 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S40/00 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed towards fire blocking apparatuses that include fire skirts that extend off edges of solar panels installed on roofs. The fire skirts are configured to block the gap between a solar panel and the roof surface on which it is installed to prevent or suppress the ignition for spreading of fire underneath the solar panel. Some of the fire skirts are heat or fire sensitive and are configured to the melt, deform, or otherwise be altered upon the application of a threshold temperature such that the fire skirts block the gap between the solar panel and the roof surface. Other embodiments are directed towards fire skirts that include a solar panel mounting surface and a shelf surface configured to accommodate ballast or fasteners to affix the solar panel to the roof surface. Such embodiments can be formed from pre-scored or pre-folded sheet materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及防火装置，其包括从安装在屋顶上的太阳能电池板的边缘延伸的防火裙。 防火裙被配置成阻挡太阳能电池板和安装在其上的屋顶表面之间的间隙，以防止或抑制用于在太阳能电池板下面扩散火的点火。 一些防火裙具有热或火敏感，并且在施加阈值温度时被配置为熔化，变形或以其它方式改变，使得防火裙挡住太阳能电池板和屋顶表面之间的间隙。 其他实施例涉及防火裙，其包括太阳能面板安装表面和搁置表面，搁架表面被配置为容纳用于将太阳能电池板固定到屋顶表面的压载物或紧固件。 这样的实施例可以由预刻或预折叠的片材形成。

公开(公告)号：US20120323635A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13589771

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: David Arfin ,  Michael Niver ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： David Arfin ,  Michael Niver ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A sales method provides for the demonstration, performance forecasting, financing, leasing, renting, power purchase agreement, tax-advantages, and group benefits of complete renewable energy systems. Even before a sales call is attempted, a system integrator has arranged a special group of lenders and investors that will fund any project initiated, has engaged credit services to check consumer credit files, has collected operational data from a number of its own systems, has created forecast models of performance, and arranged open-membership groups to which a new user can join immediately to share in collective bargaining with utilities, spread down-time risk and expense, utilize tax incentives, etc.

Abstract translation: 销售方式提供完整的可再生能源系统的示范，绩效预测，融资，租赁，租赁，购电协议，税收优惠和集体利益。 即使在尝试销售电话之前，系统集成商也安排了一个专门的贷款人和投资者组合，为任何启动的项目提供资金，已经从事信贷服务来检查消费者信用档案，已经从多个自己的系统收集了运营数据， 创建了绩效预测模型，并安排了一个新用户可以立即加入的公开会员组，以便与公用事业部门进行集体谈判，分摊时间风险和费用，利用税收优惠等。

公开(公告)号：US20110108087A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US13006943

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和从传感器，数据存储装置和指示器中选择的至少一个装置。 另一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和被配置为用作电磁辐射天线的柔性电路。 还公开了使用这种光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07925552B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12047860

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive ,  Chebar Ivan Cooper ,  Roland Poklemba ,  Nelson David Ho

Inventor： Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive ,  Chebar Ivan Cooper ,  Roland Poklemba ,  Nelson David Ho

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  G08C19/16 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y04S10/58 ,  Y04S50/12

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a renewable energy system monitor. In one embodiment, information is received in a server from solar power stations across a network. The information includes operational data for each solar power station identified by a particular power station identification (ID). The information is stored in a database and grouped data groups corresponding different solar power stations. Data groups are processed using different models associated with different power stations to control the different power stations. Software or parameters may be sent to different devices in the different power stations to control the power stations.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括可再生能源系统监视器。 在一个实施例中，通过网络从太阳能发电站在服务器中接收信息。 该信息包括由特定电站标识（ID）标识的每个太阳能发电站的操作数据。 信息存储在数据库中，分组数据组对应不同的太阳能发电站。 使用与不同发电站相关联的不同型号对数据组进行处理，以控制不同的发电站。 可以将软件或参数发送到不同发电站中的不同设备以控制发电站。

公开(公告)号：US20090234685A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12047750

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive ,  Chebar Ivan Cooper ,  Roland Poklemba ,  Nelson David Ho

Inventor： Ben Tarbell ,  Peter Rive ,  Chebar Ivan Cooper ,  Roland Poklemba ,  Nelson David Ho

IPC: G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  Y04S10/58

Abstract: A renewable energy system maintenance method comprises network server based system for monitoring and repairing, for example, a solar power installation. Such comprises solar panels to convert sunlight to DC electricity, one or more inverters to convert the DC to AC electricity, and a metered utility connection for selling to or offsetting energy charges for AC electricity from an electric utility. A monitor with sensors and connections to the inverter provides system operation measurements and data through a wireless or wired connection the Internet. A centralized server collects measurements and data from many solar installation monitors and analyzes the inputs to provide useful information to the users and their systems integrator and third parties. In particular, such information is employed in several ways to conduct various parts of a solar energy business.

Abstract translation: 可再生能源系统维护方法包括基于网络服务器的系统，用于监测和修复例如太阳能发电装置。 这包括将太阳光转换为直流电的太阳能电池板，用于将DC转换成AC电力的一个或多个逆变器，以及用于向电力公司销售或抵消AC电力的能量费用的计量公用设施连接。 具有传感器和连接到变频器的监视器通过无线或有线连接互联网提供系统操作测量和数据。 集中式服务器从许多太阳能安装监视器收集测量和数据，并分析输入，为用户及其系统集成商和第三方提供有用的信息。 特别地，这种信息以多种方式用于进行太阳能业务的各个部分。

公开(公告)号：US20090014058A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11777397

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Steven CROFT ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven CROFT ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/058

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/14 ,  Y02B10/70

Abstract: Provided are easy-to-install rooftop photovoltaic systems. One rooftop photovoltaic system includes a roofing material piece, a photovoltaic module disposed on the roofing material piece and an inverter configured to convert DC from the photovoltaic module into AC. Another rooftop photovoltaic system includes at least one active unit including one or more photovoltaic modules each including photovoltaic cells shaped as shingles to provide a roofing material appearance; and one or more inactive units having the roofing material appearance.

Abstract translation: 提供易于安装的屋顶光伏系统。 一个屋顶光伏系统包括屋顶材料片，设置在屋顶材料片上的光伏模块和被配置为将DC从光伏模块转换为AC的反相器。 另一个屋顶光伏系统包括至少一个有源单元，其包括一个或多个光伏模块，每个光伏模块包括形成为瓦片的光伏电池，以提供屋顶材料外观; 以及具有屋顶材料外观的一个或多个非活性单元。