公开(公告)号：US20170126172A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15128719

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: SUN'R

Inventor： Antoine Nogier

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  F24J2/54 ,  A01G13/02 ,  A01G9/24 ,  A01G17/02 ,  A01G1/00 ,  H02S99/00 ,  F24J2/40

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  A01G9/243 ,  A01G13/0206 ,  A01G17/02 ,  A01G22/00 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S2030/14 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02A40/266 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02P60/124

Abstract: The invention relates to an electricity generation method using orientable photovoltaic sensors (10) disposed above crops (C), the shadow projected onto the crops being altered by changes in the orientation of the sensors. The method is characterised in that the orientation of the sensors is controlled in a computerized and automatic manner in order to affect the microclimatic conditions of the crops by changing the orientation of the sensors, in particular in order to place crops in microclimatic conditions more suited to obtaining a desired agricultural result, while seeking to achieve an optimum, reducing electricity generation as little as possible in relation to a reference that is not combined with crops.

公开(公告)号：US20160336900A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15106518

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: EXOSUN

Inventor： Francois Paponneau ,  Adrien Lucas

IPC: H02S50/15 ,  G01S3/786

CPC classification number: H02S50/15 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/45 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assessing parameters for controlling a solar tracker including modules which include a table of means for processing solar radiation which is movable on means for connecting to the ground, which includes detecting, for each connection means, spatial coordinates of a point for connection with the table; for each module: i. determining a tilt of the table from the determined spatial coordinates; ii. determining spatial coordinates of a series of reference points of the table from the spatial coordinates and the tilt; determining, for each module, positioning parameters of the table relative to directly adjacent tables, from the spatial coordinates of the reference points; and determining parameters for controlling the tracker from the tilt and the relative positioning parameters of the tables of the tracker.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于评估用于控制太阳能跟踪器的参数的方法，所述参数包括模块，所述模块包括用于处理太阳辐射的装置的台，所述装置可在用于连接到地面的装置上移动，所述装置可在每个连接装置上检测空间坐标 与表连接点; 对于每个模块：i。 从所确定的空间坐标确定所述表的倾斜度; ii。 从所述空间坐标和所述倾斜确定所述表的一系列参考点的空间坐标; 从参考点的空间坐标确定每个模块相对于直接相邻表格的表的定位参数; 以及确定用于从倾斜的跟踪器控制参数和跟踪器的表的相对定位参数。

公开(公告)号：US20160238388A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15045484

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: Vivint Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Willard S. MacDonald ,  Randall King ,  Roger L. Jungerman

IPC: G01C11/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01B11/02 ,  H02S20/23

CPC classification number: G01B11/02 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01C11/06 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to photovoltaic installation systems and methods. A method may include determining a maximum number of photovoltaic (PV) modules for positioning on a roof of a structure, and determining one or more regions on the roof for positioning at least the maximum number of PV modules. Further, the method may include submitting a permitting package including the maximum number of PV modules and the one or more regions. In addition, the method may include determining a number of PV modules to be installed on the roof, where in the number of PV modules less than or equal to the maximum number of PV modules. The method may also include installing the number of PV modules within at least one of the one or more regions. The method may also include establishing the as-built characteristics of the PV system.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及光伏安装系统和方法。 方法可以包括确定用于定位在结构的屋顶上的光伏（PV）模块的最大数量，以及确定屋顶上的至少最大数量的PV模块的一个或多个区域。 此外，该方法可以包括提交包括最大数量的PV模块和一个或多个区域的许可包。 此外，该方法可以包括确定要安装在屋顶上的PV模块的数量，其中PV模块的数量小于或等于PV模块的最大数量。 该方法还可以包括将多个PV模块安装在一个或多个区域中的至少一个区域内。 该方法还可以包括建立PV系统的建成特性。

公开(公告)号：US20160025591A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14806627

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: esolar Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Risner ,  Maximilian Zavodny

IPC: G01M11/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06T7/40 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G06K9/52

CPC classification number: G01M11/005 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G06T7/001 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: An automated deflectometry system and method for assessing the quality of a reflective surface for use in a concentrating solar power plant. The deflectometry system comprises a holding fixture for mounting a heliostat reflector opposite a target screen having a known pattern. Digital cameras embedded in the target screen take pictures of the known pattern as reflected in the surface of the reflector. Image processing software then detects the features of the pattern in the reflector images and calculates the slope profile of the reflective surface. The slope field can be calculated by comparing the images of the reflective surface to those of a reference surface. Based on the slope profile of the reflective surface, a ray tracing calculation can be performed to simulate flux as reflected from the reflective surface onto a receiver and a quality metric can be ascribed to the heliostat reflector. The result of the quality assessment can displayed using a graphical user interface on an automated assembly line.

Abstract translation: 一种用于评估在聚光太阳能发电厂中使用的反射表面的质量的自动偏光测量系统和方法。 偏转系统包括用于安装与具有已知图案的目标屏幕相对的定日反射器的保持夹具。 嵌入在目标屏幕中的数码相机拍摄反射器表面反射的已知图案。 图像处理软件然后检测反射器图像中的图案的特征并计算反射表面的斜率分布。 可以通过将反射表面的图像与参考表面的图像进行比较来计算斜率场。 基于反射表面的斜率分布，可以执行光线跟踪计算，以模拟从反射表面反射到接收器上的通量，并且质量度量可归因于定日镜反射器。 质量评估的结果可以使用自动装配线上的图形用户界面显示。

公开(公告)号：US20160007426A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14792590

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: SUNTRACKER TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Inventor： IAN ASHDOWN ,  WALLACE JAY SCOTT

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B13/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B13/048 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，根据数学模型计算出地理位置，时间和日期的预期天空条件。 基于预期的天空条件计算环境中直接和反射的太阳辐射的预测分布。 获得来自一个或多个光电传感器的测量数据，其提供环境中的直接和反射辐射的初始分布的测量，包括来自太阳能和电光源的辐射。 基于测量数据和直接和反射太阳辐射的预测分布，确定电气照明产生的直接和反射人造电磁辐射的目标分布，以实现环境中直接和反射辐射的目标分布。 输出参数设置为一个或多个设备以修改初始分布，以实现环境内直接和反射辐射的目标分布。

公开(公告)号：US20160004796A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14854384

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Sunrun, Inc.

Inventor： Billy Hinners ,  Gary Wayne

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06N5/04

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/08 ,  G06N5/045 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

Abstract translation: 配置引擎遍历决策树的顺序级别，以迭代地优化太阳能发电系统的配置。 在决策树的每个级别，配置引擎基于计算值函数的结果来确定设计决策的结果。 配置引擎会探索与其他配置相比优化值函数结果的配置，也可以丢弃较不优化的配置。 当当前配置被认为不如先前级别生成的先前配置的最优配置时，配置引擎将丢弃当前配置，并从先前配置开始重新执行决策树。

公开(公告)号：US09087338B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13117419

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: David A. Levine ,  Russell B. Dawe ,  Richard B. Deal, Jr. ,  Jeremy Tadeusz Dobrzanski

Inventor： David A. Levine ,  Russell B. Dawe ,  Richard B. Deal, Jr. ,  Jeremy Tadeusz Dobrzanski

IPC: G06G7/48 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  F24J2/38

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: A system and method for modeling resource availability includes a data collection system including one or more data collection devices configured to collect and collecting information pertaining to resource availability in a geographic region, and a modeling system, coupled to the data collection system, including one or more computing devices configured to process and processing the collected information to generate data that identifies one or more development sites specific to the geographic region, based on resource availability and add-on information specific to the geographic region.

Abstract translation: 用于建模资源可用性的系统和方法包括：数据收集系统，包括配置成收集和收集与地理区域中的资源可用性有关的信息的一个或多个数据收集装置，以及耦合到数据收集系统的建模系统，包括一个或 更多的计算设备被配置为基于资源可用性和特定于地理区域的附加信息来处理和处理所收集的信息以生成识别特定于地理区域的一个或多个开发站点的数据。

公开(公告)号：US09078299B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13446577

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: Ian Ashdown

Inventor： Ian Ashdown

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  H05B37/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/40 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: In the context of a predictive daylight harvesting system data values are input regarding a plurality of variable building design parameters. The effects on a building's environmental characteristics are calculated based on the data values regarding a plurality of building design parameters. At least one of the data values is changed regarding variable building design parameters. The effects on a building's environmental characteristics are recalculated based on the data values regarding a plurality of building design parameters building heat balance.

Abstract translation: 在预测性日光采集系统的上下文中，关于多个可变建筑物设计参数输入数据值。 基于关于多个建筑物设计参数的数据值来计算对建筑物的环境特性的影响。 关于可变建筑设计参数，至少有一个数据值被更改。 基于关于构建热平衡的多个建筑物设计参数的数据值来重新计算对建筑物的环境特性的影响。

公开(公告)号：US09020636B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US12969588

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Saied Tadayon

Inventor： Saied Tadayon

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J11/00 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas.

Abstract translation: 太阳能和太阳能发电场用于产生能源并减少对石油（或为了环境目的）的依赖。 使用人力技术人员，大农场的维修变得非常困难，昂贵，效率低下。 因此，在这里，我们教导使用具有各种功能和组件的机器人，在各种设置中，用于各种目的，以改善大（或难以访问）农场中的操作，自动化，省钱，减少人为错误，提高效率 ，或将解决方案缩放到非常大的尺度或区域。

公开(公告)号：US20150019034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14053273

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: Constantine Gonatas

Inventor： Constantine Gonatas

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02S10/00 ,  H02S40/38 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E70/30

Abstract: A renewable energy generator imposes costs on a power grid from rapid fluctuations in output. A device is disclosed that collects data on renewable power production, meteorological and other information, forecasts short timescale renewable power production then mitigates costs incurred by power fluctuations by modulating the power output, while maximizing power production revenue. Mitigation may be effected by an AC/DC inverter, an energy storage system, demand response or a FACTS device. The magnitude and costs for modulating response required from energy storage, FACTS or other power modulation equipment is thereby reduced.

Abstract translation: 可再生能源发电机由于产出快速波动而对电网造成成本。 公布了收集有关可再生能源生产，气象和其他信息的数据的设备，预测短时间可再生能源生产，然后通过调节功率输出，同时最大限度地提高发电量，减轻电力波动带来的成本。 缓解可以由AC / DC逆变器，能量存储系统，需求响应或FACTS设备来实现。 因此，从能量存储，FACTS或其他功率调制设备所需的调制响应的幅度和成本被降低。