公开(公告)号：US20180259225A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15981287

申请日：2018-05-16

Applicant: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC

Inventor： Ivan Ermanoski ,  James E. Miller

IPC: F24S90/00 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S20/30 ,  C01B3/06

CPC classification number: F24S90/00 ,  C01B3/063 ,  C01B32/40 ,  C01B32/50 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/41

Abstract: Methods for controlling or operating solar thermochemical reactions process that maximize the two-step thermochemical energy cycle efficiency by a combination of pressure and temperature swing are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10069454B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US13847437

申请日：2013-03-19

Applicant: Solar Chief, LLC

Inventor： Randall William Prengler ,  Mark Myles Chazanow ,  Michael R. Uhrick

IPC: H02S10/00 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: H01L31/05 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02S10/00 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A method for managing distributed renewable energy systems comprising receiving first meter data for a plurality of first meters, each of the plurality of first meters associated with a renewable energy power generation component at an institution and measuring an amount of power generated by each associated renewable energy power generation component over a first period of time. Receiving second meter data for a plurality of second meters, each of the plurality of second meters associated with an institution having a renewable energy power generation component and measuring an amount of power consumed by each associated institution over a period of second time. Determining a difference between the amount of power measured by each of the first meters and the amount of power measured by a corresponding one of each of the second meters at each institution.

公开(公告)号：US10063187B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15106518

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: Exosun

Inventor： Francois Paponneau ,  Adrien Lucas

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  H02S50/15 ,  F24J2/38 ,  G01S3/786 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20180240200A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15751471

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: CHINA ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMPANY LIMITED ,  STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA ,  CLP PURI ZHANGBEI WIND POWER RESEARCH & TESTING CO., LTD.

Inventor： Weisheng Wang ,  Chun Liu ,  Chi Li ,  Yuehui Huang ,  Yuefeng Wang ,  Cun Dong ,  Nan Zhang ,  Xiaofei Li ,  Yunfeng Gao ,  Xiaoyan Xu ,  Yanping Xu ,  Xiaofeng Pan

IPC: G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q10/04

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06Q10/04

Abstract: A method and device for modeling a long-time-scale photovoltaic output time sequence are provided. The method includes that: historical data of a photovoltaic power station is acquired, and a photovoltaic output with a time length of one year and a time resolution of 15 mins is selected (101); weather types of days corresponding to the photovoltaic output are acquired from a weather station (102), and probabilities of transfer between each type of weather are calculated respectively (103); and a simulated time sequence of the photovoltaic output within a preset time scale is generated (104), and its validity is verified (105). By the method, annual and monthly photovoltaic output simulated time sequences consistent with a random fluctuation rule of a photovoltaic time sequence may be acquired according to different requirements to provide a favorable condition and a data support for analogue simulation of time sequence production including massive new energy.

公开(公告)号：US20170242939A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15051566

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: OPOWER, INC.

Inventor： Suelyn Yu ,  Garner Chung ,  Benjamin Packer ,  Erik Shilts

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: The subject disclosure relate to a method for calculating a wind sensitivity score. In some aspects, a method of implementing the technology can include steps for receiving wind speed information for a first geographic location over a first time period, receiving resource consumption data for each of a plurality of similar consumption locations in the first geographic location over the first time period; and generating a wind sensitivity model based on the wind speed information and the resource consumption data for each of the plurality of similar consumption locations. In some aspects, the method may further include steps for computing a wind sensitivity score for each of the similar consumption locations using the wind sensitivity model.

公开(公告)号：US09581357B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US13646195

申请日：2012-10-05

Applicant: Erfan Davami

Inventor： Erfan Davami

IPC: F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/14 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S23/81 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  Y02E10/45

Abstract: Solar energy concentration systems and methods that includes a curved lower solar reflective dish, and a smaller curved solar concentrator located on a focal line above the dish. The dish reflects input light rays onto the smaller curved solar concentrator. Moveable supports adjusts the shape of the deformable solar concentrator mounted directly below the concentrator to receive concentrated light rays reflected from the concentrator. A controller for storing and executing a set of instruction controls the shape of the concentrator to focus the reflected concentrated light rays onto a focal collector. A mirror point list adjusts the shape of the concentrator based on a sun angle.

Abstract translation: 太阳能集中系统和方法，包括弯曲的下部太阳能反射盘和位于盘上方的焦线上的较小的弯曲太阳能集中器。 该碟将输入光线反射到较小的弯曲太阳能集中器上。 可移动支撑件调节直接安装在集中器正下方的可变形太阳能集中器的形状，以接收从集中器反射的集中光线。 用于存储和执行一组指令的控制器控制聚光器的形状以将反射的集中光线聚焦到聚焦器上。 镜像点列表基于太阳角度调整集中器的形状。

公开(公告)号：US20150331972A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14713774

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: HST Solar Farms, Inc.

Inventor： Tucker McClure ,  Santanov Chaudhuri ,  Eric Ware ,  Neal Shah ,  Rudra Roy ,  Gregg Luconi ,  David Ives Brown ,  Donald Douglas-Hamilton

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/11 ,  H02S99/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/11 ,  H02S10/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: The present application concerns automated optimization, customization or production methods for the design of a solar photovoltaic array, involving one or more or all components in a photovoltaic array, in which the products include system designs, production drawings, permitting and construction drawings, layouts for the mechanical and electrical systems, bill of materials and financial return analyses of such a photovoltaic array.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于设计太阳能光伏阵列的自动优化，定制或生产方法，涉及光伏阵列中的一个或多个或所有组件，其中产品包括系统设计，生产图纸，许可和施工图纸，布局 这种光伏阵列的机电系统，材料清单和财务回报分析。

公开(公告)号：US08975505B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US12924484

申请日：2010-09-28

Applicant: Daniel Ray Ladner

Inventor： Daniel Ray Ladner

IPC: H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/30 ,  F24J2/13 ,  F24J2/14 ,  F24J2/18 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/50

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  F24S23/72 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S40/50 ,  F24S40/55 ,  F24S80/50 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/45

Abstract: The invention, the Concentrated Solar Thermoelectric Power System, herein abbreviated as C-STEPS, is a thermo-optical system configuration for the purpose of achieving a high solar energy-to-electricity conversion efficiency based on thermoelectric (TE) devices that use the Seebeck effect. It does so by implementing a system for concentrated solar energy using a design that combines a dual-function reflector/radiator component with an active or passive heat convection mechanism to ensure that TE module operation is maintained in a safe elevated temperature range with respect to the ambient temperature. Unsafe module temperatures are avoided by automatically adjusting the TE module hot side temperature directly or indirectly by regulating the TE cold side temperature using a variety of passive or active mechanisms, including the reflector/radiator component, phase change material, or convection/conduction mechanisms. A Numerical Design Model is used to optimize the configuration geometry and performance in various terrestrial and space applications and it is a central feature of the invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明的浓缩太阳能热电系统（以下简称为C-STEPS）是一种热光系统配置，其目的是实现基于热电（TE）器件的高能量 - 电转换效率，该器件使用Seebeck 影响。 它通过使用将双功能反射器/散热器部件与主动或被动热对流机构相结合的设计实现集中太阳能系统来实现，以确保TE模块操作在相对于 环境温度。 通过使用各种被动或主动机构（包括反射器/散热器部件，相变材料或对流/传导机构）通过调节TE冷侧温度直接或间接地自动调节TE模块热侧温度来避免不安全的模块温度。 数字设计模型用于优化各种陆地和空间应用中的配置几何和性能，这是本发明的核心特征。

公开(公告)号：US08946608B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13970235

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.

Inventor： James Sherman

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/052 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置，其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度，而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括（a）使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; （b）使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和（c）以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机，使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。 未来时间可能对应于运行期间的任何时间。 初始未来时间可以对应于日出之后的启动时间，太阳能电池在哪一点开始跟踪太阳。

公开(公告)号：US08818924B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12708498

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: Gary Wayne ,  Alexander Frumkin ,  Michael Zaydman ,  Scott Lehman ,  Jules Brenner

Inventor： Gary Wayne ,  Alexander Frumkin ,  Michael Zaydman ,  Scott Lehman ,  Jules Brenner

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  H01L35/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: Embodiments may include systems and methods to create and edit a representation of a worksite, to create various data objects, to classify such objects as various types of pre-defined “features” with attendant properties and layout constraints. As part of or in addition to classification, an embodiment may include systems and methods to create, associate, and edit intrinsic and extrinsic properties to these objects. A design engine may apply of design rules to the features described above to generate one or more solar collectors installation design alternatives, including generation of on-screen and/or paper representations of the physical layout or arrangement of the one or more design alternatives.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以包括用于创建和编辑工地的表示，创建各种数据对象的系统和方法，以将这样的对象分类为具有附带属性和布局约束的各种类型的预定义的“特征”。 作为分类的一部分或除了分类之外，实施例可以包括用于创建，关联和编辑这些对象的内在和外在属性的系统和方法。 设计引擎可以将设计规则应用于上述特征以产生一个或多个太阳能收集器安装设计备选方案，包括生成一个或多个设计备选方案的物理布局或布置的屏幕和/或纸张表示。