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公开(公告)号:US20250023358A1
公开(公告)日:2025-01-16
申请号:US18438699
申请日:2024-02-12
Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor: Yukinori MURAKAMI
Abstract: Solar modules including a solar panel, a sensor for acquiring a power generation state of the solar panel, and a power generation control unit for controlling power generation of the solar panel based on the power generation state are connected to each other. A scan control device for controlling a scan process for scanning an output voltage of each solar panel executed by each power generation control unit to search for a maximum power point includes a determination unit for determining whether or not a power generation state of each solar panel satisfies a predetermined condition, and an instruction unit for instructing a power generation control unit of a solar panel to be controlled based on a result of a scan process in a specific solar module when there is a solar module to be controlled whose power generation state of the solar panel does not satisfy the predetermined condition.
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公开(公告)号:US12199205B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-14
申请号:US16621920
申请日:2018-06-15
Applicant: GRAFMARINE LIMITED
Inventor: Martin Leigh
IPC: H01L31/042 , H01L31/12 , H02S20/30 , H02S40/36 , G05F1/66
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the localized capture, storage and specialized use of power generated from natural sources, such as solar power or hydropower. The apparatus can be used, for example, on a deck or a side of a marine vessel, or on a land-based structure, where there is a requirement for power generation and storage.
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公开(公告)号:US20250015753A1
公开(公告)日:2025-01-09
申请号:US18895000
申请日:2024-09-24
Applicant: Nextracker LLC
Inventor: Daniel Shugar , Eric Cole
Abstract: A bifacial solar module with enhanced power output including first and second transparent support layers, a plurality of electrically interconnected bifacial solar cells arranged between the transparent support layers with gaps between one or more of the interconnected solar cells and edges of the first and second transparent support layers, the bifacial solar cells having a first side directly exposed to solar radiation and a second side opposite the first. The bifacial solar module further includes one or more micro-structured reflective tapes positioned coincidentally with the gaps and attached to a surface of the second support layer such that light passing through the second support layer is reflected back into the second support layer at angles such that light reflecting from the tape is absorbed by either the first or second side of the bifacial solar cells.
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公开(公告)号:US20240429856A1
公开(公告)日:2024-12-26
申请号:US18669444
申请日:2024-05-20
Applicant: Intelligent Systems Mobile LLC
Inventor: Stephe Blansette
Abstract: Vehicle-mounted solar arrays movable between a stowed position (for when the vehicle is in operation) having a smaller available surface area and a deployed position (for when the vehicle is parked) having a larger available surface area are disclosed. Electrical power may be generated in either the stowed or deployed positions, but when in the deployed position the disclosed solar arrays may have a total surface area greater than the surface area of the vehicle to which they are mounted. Generated power may be used to power the vehicle and its systems, auxiliary devices, or stored for later use.
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公开(公告)号:US20240429853A1
公开(公告)日:2024-12-26
申请号:US18687605
申请日:2022-06-07
Applicant: SUNGROW FPV SCI. & TECH. CO.LTD.
Inventor: Zhendong ZHU , Weiwu WU , Hao WU , Tao MA , Anbin WANG
IPC: H02S20/30
Abstract: A photovoltaic module support, a photovoltaic module supporting assembly and a photovoltaic power station are provided. The photovoltaic module support is a structural member formed by stamping and bending, and comprises a support body which is provided with a reinforcing groove, and/or a reinforcing protrusion, and/or a turning edge. The photovoltaic module support is the structural member formed by stamping and bending, and a raw material thereof is a metal plate or a metal coiled material, such that the material cost and the processing cost are effectively reduced in comparison with existing structural members made by cutting an aluminum profile, thereby reducing the cost of the whole photovoltaic module support.
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公开(公告)号:US12155346B2
公开(公告)日:2024-11-26
申请号:US17907985
申请日:2020-04-24
Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor: Tatsuya Koyama , Hiroki Kobayashi , Kazunori Takagaki , Sohei Samejima
Abstract: A solar array wing includes an extension mast to be extended from a wound state, and a support member, around which the extension mast is wound, to support the extension mast after the extension mast is extended. The support member is made of a fiber reinforced composite material. A coefficient of linear expansion of the fiber reinforced composite material, a unit of which is for each degree Celsius, in a direction that is orthogonal to an extension direction of the extension mast, is higher than or equal to −1×10−6 and lower than or equal to 1×10−6.
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公开(公告)号:US20240388240A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-21
申请号:US18199814
申请日:2023-05-19
Applicant: Unirac, Inc.
Inventor: Ernest Gallegos , Jeffrey Ballard , Tristen Foley
Abstract: A system include a bar, a first spacing tool, and a second spacing tool. The bar has a first end and a second end. The first spacing tool has a first base configured to receive a first rail, a first channel configured to receive a first portion of the bar proximate to the first end, and a first fastener configured to secure the first portion of the bar within the first channel. The second spacing tool has a second base configured to receive a second rail, a second channel configured to receive a second portion of the bar proximate to the second end, and a second fastener configured to secure the second portion of the bar within the second channel.
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公开(公告)号:US20240372502A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-07
申请号:US18627556
申请日:2024-04-05
Applicant: Brian C. Boguess
Inventor: Brian C. Boguess
IPC: H02S20/30
Abstract: Platforms for one or more solar panels and systems and methods for securing support platforms include a frame and a plurality of support legs. One or more earth anchors are provided that are driven into the ground such that an exposed end of the anchor extends from the ground. Optionally, the anchor may be pull tested and measured in real time soil conditions whereupon the exposed end is coupled to one of the support legs or other structure of the frame to secure the support platform relative to the ground. Alternatively, a weighted ballast system may be used to secure the platform. Optionally, a reflective membrane may be attached to one or both of the frame and the support legs such that the membrane is supported below the rack for reflecting sunlight to an underside of the one or more solar panels mounted to the rack.
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公开(公告)号:US20240341476A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-17
申请号:US18635546
申请日:2024-04-15
Applicant: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
Inventor: KYLE RESSLER , Ben Yu
CPC classification number: A47C1/0242 , A47C1/14 , A47C7/624 , A47C7/705 , A47C7/725 , H02S20/30 , H02S30/20
Abstract: An outdoor solar powered recliner of the invention has a seat main assembly having a seat surface and a back rest assembly. A leg rest is movable with respect to the seat main assembly. A solar panel on the seat main assembly provides power to a battery. The solar panel may be hidden beneath a mesh seat fabric or located adjacent seat back supports. An actuator manipulates the leg rest and/or back rest assembly. A control panel controls activation of at least one of a light source and the actuator and communicates with a circuit board and the battery. A cavity beneath the seat portion may be provided to house the battery, solar panel, and to store a solar equipped cover. Arms on the recliner may be provided with an accessory orifice to receive a mounting member of an accessory table.
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公开(公告)号:US20240339962A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-10
申请号:US18628954
申请日:2024-04-08
Applicant: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
Inventor: Ilan Yoscovich , Yoav Galin
Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device including a sheet that has a first plurality of photovoltaic (PV) cells and a second plurality of PV cells, and a motor configured to actuate the sheet between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the first plurality of PV cells are disposed on a first portion of the sheet such that, in the open configuration, the first plurality of PV cells are exposed to sunlight, and wherein the second plurality of PV cells are disposed on a second portion of the sheet such that, in the closed configuration, the second plurality of PV cells are exposed to sunlight.
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