СПОСОБ УСТАНОВКИ ЭНЕРГООБМЕННОГО БЛОКА И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ВСТРАИВАНИЯ ЭТОГО БЛОКА В КОНСТРУКЦИЮ КРЫШИ ЗДАНИЯ

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Опорная конструкция для крепления фотоэлектрических панелей к несущей поверхности здания или сооружения

Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно к опорной конструкции для крепления фотоэлектрических панелей к несущей поверхности здания или сооружения направлена на снижение металлоемкости за счет упрощения конструкции и разборного монтажа. Опорная конструкция содержит как минимум две закрепленные на несущей поверхности резьбовым соединением, сваркой, пайкой или клеем, параллельно разнесенные друг от друга, нижние плоские направляющие, соединенные с верхними плоскими направляющими, образуя пару посредством установки выступа Т-образной формы одной плоской направляющей в ответный Т-образный паз другой плоской направляющей с фиксацией соединения пары направляющих по типу защелки, между обращенными внутрь опорными плоскостями пары нижней и верхней плоских направляющих образовано пространство для размещения и зажима боковых краев фотоэлектрической панели для фиксации ее положения, при этом выступ и ответный паз выполнены продольными по всей длине, преимущественно вдоль оси симметрии ...

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Устройство для крепления гибких солнечных панелей к кровельной ПВХ-мембране

Устройство для крепления гибких солнечных панелей к кровельной ПВХ-мембране направлено на создание простого, ремонтопригодного устройства для использования как на плоских, так и на криволинейных поверхностях кровли. Устройство содержит плоский монтажный элемент из металла с зафиксированным перпендикулярно его плоскости крепежным стержнем с резьбой, выполненный в виде ленты, или отдельных пластин прямоугольной, или иной правильной формы, которые уложены в ряд на поверхности кровельной ПВХ мембраны крепежными стержнями наружу, вдоль длины и/или ширины солнечной панели. Сверху они укрыты армирующим, а затем ПВХ материалом с проникновением сквозь эти слои крепежных стержней, края ПВХ материала соединены сваркой с кровельной ПВХ-мембраной, на крепежные стержни насажены металлические или пластиковые прижимные элементы посредством сквозных ответных отверстий, выполненных в них, и с помощью навинченных на крепежные стержни гаек зафиксированы края одной или двух соседних гибких солнечных панелей ...

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Изобретение относится к автономным системам снабжения тепловой и электрической энергией индивидуальных жилых домов с использованием солнечных коллекторов, солнечных батарей и тепловых насосов типа грунт-вода. Система электроснабжения содержит солнечную фотоэлектрическую батарею (17) с системой охлаждения фотоэлектрических преобразователей (18), которая представляет собой одну или несколько герметичных полостей (20), расположенных в корпусе (21) солнечной батареи и заполненных теплоаккумулирующим веществом. Тепловыводящие элементы (22) фотоэлектрических преобразователей (18) погружены в это теплоаккумулирующее вещество. Внутри герметичных полостей (20) имеются также теплообменники (23) для охлаждения теплоаккумулирующего вещества, соединенные трубопроводами (28 и 29) со вспомогательным грунтовым теплообменником (3) так, что образуется замкнутый контур для циркуляции антифриза. Система автономного энергоснабжения также содержит дополнительную емкость (12) для обеспечения возможности теплообмена ...

Солнечный дом

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СОЛНЕЧНЫЙ КИПЯТИЛЬНИК

... 1. Солнечный кипятильник, включающий в себя параболоцилиндрический концентратор лучистой солнечной энергии, по фокальной оси которого установлен трубопровод, отличающийся тем, что параболоцилиндрический концентратор лучистой солнечной энергии установлен с возможностью вращения вокруг трубопровода и снабжен реверсивным приводом его азимутального поворота за солнцем, который управляется контактами силовых реле из цепи питания установленной солнечной фотобатареи с аккумулятором, а обмотки силовых реле включены в эту же цепь питания через контакты поляризованного реле с нейтральным положением якоря, обмотка которого включена встречно между двумя фотоэлементами правого и левого поворотов, а также установлен фотоэлемент заднего наблюдения включенного на обмотку своего поляризованного реле в цепи питания собственного силового реле через нормально замкнутые контакты самоблокировки, при этом последовательно с контактами силового реле реверсивного привода левого поворота включены контакты силового ...

ДОМ-КОНТЕЙНЕР С УСТОЙЧИВОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИЕЙ

... 1. Дом-контейнер с устойчивой конструкцией, включающий:основной корпус, имеющий внутреннее пространство и проход, соединяющий внутреннее пространство с внешним пространством; имножество свай, неподвижно закрепляющих основной корпус на участке земли, которые вертикально проходят через основной корпус и заглублены в грунт участка земли.2. Дом-контейнер по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что основной корпус включает нижнюю панель, переднюю панель, пару боковых панелей, верхнюю панель и заднюю панель, при этом в угловых участках верхней панели и нижней панели выполнены сквозные отверстия, через которые проходит множество свай, соответственно.3. Дом-контейнер по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что основной корпус устроен из множества этажей, а множество свай вертикально проходит через множество этажей и заглублено в грунт.4. Дом-контейнер по любому из п.п. 1-3, отличающийся тем, что по крайней мере одна из множества свай выполнена удлиненной и выступает вверх на определенную высоту, при этом на верхней части ...

СИСТЕМА СОЛНЕЧНЫХ МОДУЛЕЙ С ОПОРНОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИЕЙ

... 1. Система солнечных модулей, имеющая ! самонесущую опорную конструкцию (37, 38) и ! по меньшей мере один элемент солнечного модуля или элемент отражателя, предназначенный для установки на опорной конструкции, ! отличающаяся тем, что ! опорная конструкция содержит по меньшей мере один самонесущий пустотелый продольный профиль в качестве опорного профиля (60) с функциональной поверхностью (2) солнечного модуля и/или функциональной отражающей поверхностью (62а, 62b), причем опорный профиль имеет на продольной стороне вставной профиль (63) для прикрепления сбоку еще одного опорного профиля или соединительного профиля (38), или оконечного профиля (11, 12), и/или имеет структуру для рассеяния тепла (3), которая имеет теплопроводное соединение с ее функциональной поверхностью солнечного модуля и/или ее функциональной отражающей поверхностью, или ! опорная конструкция содержит по меньшей мере один самонесущий ребристый продольный профиль в качестве опорного профиля (9) с функциональной поверхностью ...

СТЫКОВОЧНЫЙ МЕХАНИЗМ ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО МОДУЛЯ И ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ НАВЕСНАЯ СТЕНА

ЗДАНИЕ

... 1. Здание (1), содержащее крышу (2) и расположенные на крыше (2) устройства (10) для преобразования солнечной энергии, которые имеют ориентированные, по существу, перпендикулярно направлению (стрелка 12) падения солнечного света эффективные поверхности (11), отличающееся тем, что эффективные поверхности (11) устройств (10) ориентированы, по существу, параллельно уклону (стрелка 6), по меньшей мере, одной зоны (3, 4) крыши (2), в которой расположены устройства (10), и эффективные поверхности (11) устройств (10) ориентированы под углом к поверхности той зоны крыши (2), в которой предусмотрены устройства (10), в частности, ориентированы под острым углом. ! 2. Здание по п.1, отличающееся тем, что эффективные поверхности (11) устройств (10) выполнены в виде удлиненных полос или планок, и продольная протяженность эффективных поверхностей (11) ориентирована параллельно направлению уклона (стрелка 6) той зоны (3, 4) крыши (2), в которой расположены устройства (10). ! 3. Здание по п.1 или 2, отличающееся ...

УСТАНОВКА ПЛАЗМЕННОГО ОСАЖДЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СОЛНЕЧНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ

... 1. Установка плазменного осаждения для изготовления солнечных элементов, содержащая ! средства для поддержания подложки; ! средства для поставки реагентов; и ! средства плазменной горелки для осаждения продукта на упомянутой подложке, упомянутые средства плазменной горелки размещены на расстоянии от упомянутой подложки. ! 2. Установка плазменного осаждения для изготовления солнечных элементов по п.1, в которой упомянутыми осажденными солнечными элементами являются кремниевые тонкопленочные солнечные элементы. ! 3. Установка плазменного осаждения для изготовления солнечных элементов по п.1, в которой упомянутыми осажденными солнечными элементами являются медь-индий-галлий-диселенидовые CIGS - (Copper Indium Gallium diselenide) тонкопленочные солнечные элементы. ! 4. Установка плазменного осаждения для изготовления солнечных элементов по п.1, в которой упомянутые реагенты могут быть в форме, выбранной из группы, состоящей из газа, пара, аэрозоля, маленьких частиц и порошка. ! 5. Установка ...

СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ

... 1. Способ строительства здания, в котором: ! (i) создают несущий каркас; ! (ii) устанавливают, по меньшей мере, один электрогенерирующий элемент 10, при этом электрогенерирующий элемент содержит в качестве дискретного блока первый слой и второй слой, в котором первый слой содержит подложку, а второй слой содержит, по меньшей мере, один преобразователь энергии для преобразования солнечной энергии в тепло и/или электроэнергию и ! (iii) прикрепляют электрогенерирующий элемент к каркасу таким образом, что электрогенерирующий элемент становится, по существу, самонесущим и образует наружную поверхность здания. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором преобразователь энергии представляет собой фотогальваническое устройство. ! 3. Способ по п.2, в котором фотогальваническое устройство содержит тонкопленочное полупроводниковое устройство. ! 4. Способ по любому из предшествующих пунктов, в котором преобразователь энергии содержит, по меньшей мере, один тепловой накопитель. ! 5. Способ по п.1, в котором электрогенерирующий ...

СПОСОБ УСТАНОВКИ ЭНЕРГООБМЕННОГО БЛОКА И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ВСТРАИВАНИЯ ЭТОГО БЛОКА В КОНСТРУКЦИЮ КРЫШИ ЗДАНИЯ

... 1. Способ установки энергообменного блока (4), имеющего верхнюю поверхность (30) и нижнюю поверхность (31), в крышу (2) здания (1), при этом крыша (2) содержит опорную конструкцию, включающую последовательно расположенные стропила (10) и верхние опоры (12) крыши, установленные на стропилах (10) и проходящие по меньшей мере между двумя соседними стропилами (10) для образования поверхности крыши,при этом указанный способ содержит:- формирование зоны (5) установки на крыше (2) для размещения энергообменного блока (4); и- установку энергообменного блока (4) в зону (5) установки крыши (2) таким образом, чтобы верхняя поверхность (30) энергообменного блока (4) образовывала кровельное покрытие в зоне (5) установки,отличающийся тем, что- формирование зоны (5) установки включает удаление верхних опор (12) крыши из зоны (5) установки или оставление зоны (5) установки без верхних опор (12) крыши, а- установка энергообменного блока (4) включает опирание энергообменного блока (4) на стропила (10) таким ...

СИСТЕМА АВТОНОМНОГО ЭЛЕКТРО- И ТЕПЛОСНАБЖЕНИЯ ЖИЛЫХ И ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННЫХ ПОМЕЩЕНИЙ

Система автономного электро- и теплоснабжения жилых и производственных помещений, содержащая тепловой насос, связанный с потребителями тепловой энергии; тепловой аккумулятор с теплообменником и с датчиком тепловой нагрузки, предназначенный для обеспечения потребителей тепловой энергией; бак горячей воды с датчиком тепловой нагрузки; утилизатор теплоты сточных вод с датчиком тепловой нагрузки; коллектор тепла Земли; блок солнечных коллекторов для преобразования солнечной энергии в тепловую с датчиком тепловой нагрузки, передающий теплоту тепловому аккумулятору; причем тепловой насос содержит размещенный в нем компрессор, испаритель и конденсатор, гидравлически связанные с несколькими теплообменниками, из которых один теплообменник, связанный с испарителем, встроен в утилизатор теплоты сточных вод, а один из теплообменников, связанных с конденсатором, встроен в бак горячей воды; при этом система также содержит ветрогенераторную установку для выработки электроэнергии; аккумулятор электрической ...

Verstärkung eines Flächenelements mit Rahmen

Flächenelement, insbesondere Solar- oder Photovoltaikmodul (1), mit einer eckigen Struktur und einem Rahmen aus einer oberen (2), einer unteren (3) und seitlichen Profilschienen (4, 5), von denen mindestens die untere Profilschiene (3) die Oberfläche des Flächenelementes (1) übersteht oder mit einem Abwinklungsteil das Flächenelement (1) übergreift, welches Flächenelement (1) in einer geneigten Stellung auf einem Dach oder einer Trägerkonstruktion an daran angebrachten Halteschienen befestigbar ist, gekennzeichnet durch rückseitige Streben (5, 7, 8, 9) zur Umleitung einer auf die untere Profilschiene (3) nach außen wirkenden Kraft in die seitlichen Längsprofilschienen (4, 5) in Form von Zugkraftkomponenten.

Befestigungsvorrichtung

Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Solarpanels (10), eines Photovoltaikmoduls, eines Blitzableiters (36) und/oder eines Tragprofils (12), aufweisendein Klemmelement (14) zum Verklemmen des Solarpanels (10), des Photovoltaikmoduls, des Blitzableiters (36) und/oder des Tragprofils (12), und eine Schraubenkopfaufnahme (18) mit einem Einführabschnitt (20) und einem Befestigungsabschnitt (24), wobei der Einführabschnitt (20) wenigstens eine Rückhaltevorrichtung (22) aufweist, welche eine Öffnung des Einführabschnitts (20) im Vergleich zu einer Öffnung des Befestigungsabschnitts (24) verengt, wobeidie Rückhaltevorrichtung (22) derart zwischen einer Einführstellung und einer Rückhaltestellung verstellbar ist, dass die Öffnung des Einführabschnitts (20) in der Einführstellung größer ist als in der Rückhaltestellung.

Zweiachsig nachführbares, kühlbares Photovoltaiksolarzellenflachmodul

Befestigungsvorrichtung

Profilschiene (1) zur Anordnung und Befestigung von plattenförmigen Elementen, beispielsweise von Fotovoltaikelementen, vorzugsweise auf einer geneigten Dachfläche, an Fassaden, Gebäudeteilen oder dergleichen, wobei die Profilschiene (1) Nachfolgendes umfasst: eine Basis (2); zwei mit der Basis (2) verbundene und in Längsrichtung der Basis (2) nebeneinander angeordnete Profilschenkel (3, 4); einen Quersteg (5), welcher mit den beiden Profilschenkeln (3, 4) verbunden ist und im Wesentlichen parallel zur Basis (2) verläuft, wobei die Basis (2), die beiden Profilschenkel (3, 4) und der Quersteg (5) eine geschlossene Kammer (6) mit einem trapezförmigen Querschnitt (7) bilden; jeweils einen an den Profilschenkeln (3, 4) sich anschließenden Vertikalschenkel (8, 9), welcher eine nach außen gerichtete Auflagefläche (10, 11) bildet, wobei der Quersteg (5) und die beiden Vertikalschenkel (8, 9) eine offene Kammer (12) mit einem vorzugsweise rechteckförmigen Querschnitt (13) bilden, und wobei die ...

Mittel zur Befestigung von Solarelementen auf Gebäuden von Industrie und Landwirtschaft

Vorrichtung zur Abstützung eines Plattenelementes

Vorrichtung (1) zur Abstützung von mindestens einem rechteckförmigen Plattenelement (7), mit zwei oder mehreren parallel und mit Abstand zueinander angeordneten Stützträgern (4) und mit mindestens zwei senkrecht zu den Stützträgern (4) und mit Abstand zueinander angeordneten Querträgern (5), die an den Stützträgern (4) befestigt sind, wobei durch die Stützträger (4) und die Querträger (5) abschnittsweise jeweils ein Feld (6) gebildet ist, dessen geometrische Abmessung an die Außenkontur eines der an den Stütz- und Querträgern (4 bzw. 5) abzustützenden Plattenelementes (7) angepasst ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an die Stütz- und Querträger (4, 5) an deren in Einbaulage unteren Enden jeweils ein oder zwei seitlich neben diesen in Längsrichtung verlaufende Kanäle (11) und an den oberen Enden der Stütz- und Querträger (4, 5) ein U-förmig ausgestaltetes Kastenprofil (12) angeformt sind, die mit den offenen Stirnseiten dem Plattenelement (7) zugewandt sind und auf denen das jeweilige Plattenelement ...

Montageanordnung für Solarpaneele

Anordnung zur Befestigung von Profilschienen für Photovoltaik- und/oder Solarpanele auf Flachdächern

Halterung für Solarmodule

Mehrscheiben-Isolierglaseinheit und Fenster mit einer Mehrscheiben-Isolierglaseinheit

Mehrscheiben-Isolierglaseinheit aufweisend – zumindest eine erste Scheibe (1) und eine zweite Scheibe (2), – einen ersten umlaufenden Rahmen (3), wobei der erste umlaufende Rahmen (3) zwischen der ersten Scheibe (1) und der zweiten Scheibe (2) angeordnet ist und einen Abstandshalter-Rahmen (4) der Mehrscheiben-Isolierglaseinheit (5) bildet, – einen zweiten umlaufenden Rahmen (6), wobei der zweite umlaufende Rahmen (6) zwischen der ersten Scheibe (1) und der zweiten Scheibe (2) angeordnet ist, – eine Mehrzahl von Lamellen (7), wobei die Lamellen (7) zwischen der ersten Scheibe (1) und der zweiten Scheibe (2) angeordnet und an dem zweiten umlaufenden Rahmen (6) befestigt sind und eine Mehrzahl von Solarzellen (8) aufweisen, wobei die Lamellen (7) an in Längsrichtung einander gegenüberliegenden Enden jeweils ein Endstück (17) aufweisen, wobei die Endstücke (17) der Lamellen (7) frei von Solarzellen (8) sind und wobei die Endstücke (17) sowie der zweite umlaufende Rahmen (6) zur elektrischen ...

HALTERUNG FUER SONNENENERGIEKOLLEKTOREN

Base unit for installation of photo voltaic-modules on flat roofs, has portable base plate attached to surface and wedge plate, connected at right angle, where alignment of photo voltaic -module determined by optimal solar incidence

The unit has a portable base plate (2) attached to a surface. A wedge plate (3) is connected to the base plate at a right angle, where an inclination of the wedge plate corresponds to the alignment of a photovoltaic (PV)-module (5), determined by an optimal solar incidence. The mounting level of the PV-modules is shown by the lateral alignment of several base units (1), whose number is provided by the number of used PV-modules and also by the dimension. The diagonally running edge (4) of the wedge plate is bent to the level of the base plate.

Vorrichtung zur Gewinnung von Sonnenenergie

Vorrichtung zur Befestigung flächenstabilisierter Photovoltaiklaminate

Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Montageprofils für Solarmodule oder Solarkollektoren an ein Trägerprofil, insbesondere ein Trapez- oder Sandwichprofil

Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Montageprofils für Solarmodule oder Solarkollektoren an ein Trägerprofil, insbesondere ein Trapez- oder Sandwichprofil, die einerseits mit dem Montageprofil und andererseits mit dem Trägerprofil verbindbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbindung zwischen dem Montageprofil (2) und der Befestigungsvorrichtung (1) eine definiert spielbehaftete Verbindung ist, so dass über die bewegliche Aufnahme des Montageprofils (2) eine thermische Ausdehnung ausgeglichen wird.

Nachführbare Solar-Dachanlage

Nachführbare Solaranlage zur Installation auf zylindrischen Gebäuden oder zylindrischen baulichen Anlagen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf dem Gebäude oder der Anlage eine horizontal - d.h. um die auf dem Mittelpunkt des Grundrisses stehende Senkrechte - drehbare Dachkonstruktion in Form eines Pultdachs aufliegt, auf dessen geneigter Dachfläche eine Solaranlage statisch angeordnet ist, wobei die Dachkonstruktion drehbeweglich innerhalb einer umlaufenden Führung auf der Außenwand des Bauwerks ruht.

Dachhaken

Dachhaken zur Montage eines Solarmoduls auf einem Dach, mit einem Befestigungsmittel (11) zur Befestigung des Dachhakens an dem Tragwerk des Daches und einem Haltemittel (13), das mit dem zu montierenden Solarmodul verbindbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungsmittel (11) und das Haltemittel (13) durch Biegen, Verpressen und Clinchen miteinander verbunden sind.

Landwirtschaftliches Gebäude mit Fotovoltaik-Anlage

Solar structure has roof surface in single alignment and provided with photovoltaic modules adjoining one another in rainproof arrangement

The roof (3) of the solar structure has photovoltaic modules (4) and the roof surface is arranged in a single alignment. The photovoltaic modules adjoin one another in rainproof arrangement. The roof has no structures which would cast shadows. Energy accumulators which can be charged by energy from the modules forms part of an energy supply system which operates independent of mains.

Adaptive optical module for disk, window or facade component, and for use in automotive and building technology, has two transparent coplanar substrates supported to each other in parallel manner, and has actuator

The adaptive optical module has two transparent coplanar substrates (2) supported to each other in a parallel manner, and has an actuator. One or multiple optically effective surface structure elements (3) are arranged on or in the surfaces of the transparent substrates. The substrates are reversibly movable against each other from an initial state maximum transparency to a final state minim transparency through the actuator.

Device for guiding and discharging solid and liquid substances of solar module surface at inclined roof of e.g. private building, has backup guide plate that is fastened at solar module frame

The device has a fastening profile (22) provided with a mounting mechanism. A backup guide plate (20) made of metal, synthetic or nature-identical substances is fastened by the fastening profile in the mounting mechanism lower than a longitudinal edge of a solar module frame (18) or at a free leg portion (18c) of solar module frame. The backup guide plate is fastened at the solar module frame such that safe guiding and discharge of solid and liquid substances of a solar module surface (16) on the longitudinal edge of the solar module frame are ensured.

Montagesystem für gerahmte Solarmodule

Solarmodul

Fassadenkassette und Fassadenverkleidung mit einer solchen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fassadenkassette (1) mit einem quaderförmigen Kistenkorpus (10), wobei der quaderförmige Kistenkorpus (10) in einer Längsrichtung (L) in zwei Längsteile (LT1, LT2) getrennt ist, die in der Längsrichtung (L) teleskopierbar ineinander geschoben sind. Außerdem betrifft die Erfindung eine Fassadenverkleidung (100) mit wenigstens einer ersten Reihe solcher Fassadenkassetten (1), wobei die Fassadenkassetten (1) in Längsrichtung (L) benachbart angeordnet sind, und wobei jede der Fassadenkassetten (1) in Längsrichtung (L) durch teleskopische Verschiebung der zwei Längsteile (LT1, LT2) auf ein gewünschtes Rasterbild eingestellt ist.

Halte- und Einstellvorrichtung für Solarmodule

Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von plattenförmigen Bauteilen

Solarmodul

Solarzellenmodul

Befestigungsvorrichtung für eine Gebrauchsanlage

Befestigungsvorrichtung (100) zur Befestigung einer Gebrauchsanlage (8) an einer mit einer Schutzvorrichtung (4) versehenen Baukonstruktion (1), mit: einer Halterungseinrichtung (2, 50, 3) zur Anordnung unter der Schutzvorrichtung (4) und zum Rückverankern in der Baukonstruktion (1) und einer Halterungsvorrichtung (5, 20, 6), die zur Anordnung über der Schutzvorrichtung (4) und vorzugsweise über der Halterungseinrichtung (2, 50, 3) dient und an der die Gebrauchsanlage (8) befestigbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass – die Halterungseinrichtung (2, 50, 3) und/oder die Halterungsvorrichtung (5, 20, 6) einen Magnetkörper (5, 50) umfasst, so dass die Halterungseinrichtung (2, 50, 3) und die Halterungsvorrichtung (5, 20, 6) mittels magnetischer Kraft aneinander halterbar sind, vorzugsweise ohne mechanische Durchdringung der Schutzvorrichtung (4), und/oder – die Befestigungsvorrichtung (100) eine Abdichtungskonstruktion (9, 10, 11) umfasst, zur zumindest abschnittsweisen, wasserdichten Aufnahme ...

Freistehendes Sonnensegel-Carport

Der Schutzanspruch beruht darauf, einen freistehenden Carport der in Verbindung mit einem Sonnensegel alsDach/Schutz vor Sonne, Regen und Umwelteinflüssen indas Gestell ohne Gegenpfosten oder Abspannung eingespannt wird, ohne Fundament am Boden befestigt werden kann und Aufgrund der Bauweise (leichte Dachkonstruktion) ohne vorderen störenden Pfosten beim einfahren auskommt.Das Gestell besteht momentan aus verzinktem Rechteckrohr 80x20x3 und wird geschweißt und verschraubt.Die Aufstellfläche des Carports muss dazu eben und befestigt sein.Der Carport kann jederzeit wieder demontiert und ananderer Stelle montiert werden.Der Carport ist auch zur Erweiterung für eine Photovoltaik Anlage geeignet.

Photovoltaik-Thermie-Modul mit Luft-Wärmeübertrager

Photovoltaik-Thermie-Modul (1) zur kombinierten Strom- und Wärmeerzeugung, aufweisend ein Photovoltaikmodul (2), auf dessen in Gebrauchsstellung der Sonne abgewandten Rückseite sich ein Wärmeübertrager (3) befindet, wobei der Wärmeübertrager zumindest eine von dem flüssigen oder gasförmigen Wärmeträgerfluid (4) durchströmte Kanalstruktur oder Leitung (5) beinhaltet, welche sich in einem Abstand vom Photovoltaikmodul (2) befindet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Kanalstruktur oder Leitung (5) sowohl in direktem Kontakt mit der Umgebungsluft (7) steht, als auch thermisch leitend mit dem Photovoltaikmodul (2) verbunden ist, wobei die mit der Umgebungsluft (7) in Kontakt stehenden Flächen des Wärmeübertragers (3) quer zu der Erstreckungsebene des Photovoltaikmoduls (2) angeordnet sind und Freiräume zwischen den Flächen des Wärmeübertragers (3) den Zugang der Umgebungsluft (7) bis zum Photovoltaikmodul (2) ermöglichen.

Photovoltaikanlage und Vorrichtung zur beweglichen Befestigung

Photovoltaikanlage mit zumindest einem Photovoltaikmodul (1), einer Montageeinrichtung zur Montage an einer Wand (W), einem Hubzylinder (4) und einem Hebel (5) mit Rückholfeder, wobei das Photovoltaikmodul über eine erste Drehachse (2a, 7a) an der Wand befestigbar ist, so dass das Photovoltaikmodul um die erste Drehachse schwenkbar ist, wobei das Photovoltaikmodul auf der Unterseite ein Lager (1a) aufweist in das ein Rundkörper gelagert ist, der als zweite Drehachse (3) dient, und der Hubzylinder (4) mit der Montageeinrichtung (2b) verbunden ist und der Hebel (5) mit Rückholfeder (9) auf der einen Seite mit der Montageeinrichtung (2b) verbunden ist und auf der anderen Seite mit der zweiten Drehachse (3) verbunden ist, und der Kolben eines Hubzylinders mit dem Hebel verbunden ist, so dass eine Änderung der Auslenkung des Kolbens eine Drehbewegung des Photovoltaikmoduls um die erste Drehachse (2a, 7a) bewirkt und wobei der Hubzylinder mit einem Medium gefüllt ist, dessen Volumen sich bei ...

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen von PV-Modulen auf Dächern mit Trapezblech

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen mindestens eines PV-Moduls (1) auf einem Dach mit einem Trapezblech (2) mit einer trapezartigen Sicke (3) mit zwei Schrägseiten (4, 5) und einer Oberseite (6), aufweisend eine einzige Halteplatte (10) zur Befestigung an einer der zwei Schrägseiten (4, 5), einen Niederhalter (12) zum Klemmen des mindestens einem PV-Modul (1) gegen eine Stützfläche (11), einen Gewindeschaft (13), dem eine zentrale Schaftachse (S) zugeordnet ist und der zum Betätigen des Niederhalters (12) in Richtung zu der Stützfläche (11) vorgesehen ist, ein einziges Drehgelenk, dem eine zentrale Drehachse (R) zugeordnet ist und mittels dem die Halteplatte (10) und der Gewindeschaft (13) miteinander drehbeweglich gekoppelt sind und das eine Gelenkachse (14) und eine Achsaufnahme (15) aufweist, wobei der Gewindeschaft (13) und die Gelenkachse (14) zueinander senkrecht angeordnet sind dergestalt, dass eine gemeinsame Ebene (E) gegeben ist, in der sowohl der Gewindeschaft (13) parallel verläuft als ...

Stationäres Photovoltaikmodul mit niedrigem Solarstrahlungs-Konzentrationsverhältnis

Stationäres Photovoltaikmodul mit niedrigem Konzentrationsverhältnis von Solarstrahlung, welches aus Spiegeln in der Muldenform von gekürzten, verbundartigen, parabolischen, linearen Konzentratoren (CPC) und photovoltaischen, aktiven Segmenten aus kristallinem Silizium oder Teilmodulen aus dünnen, photovoltaischen Halbleitermaterialien besteht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es in einem Modul mehrere Reihen symmetrischer oder asymmetrischer metallischer CPC-Spiegel, überzogen mit einer transparenten Schutzschicht, und photovoltaische Halbleitermaterialien umfasst, welche untereinander elektrisch verbunden sind, wobei die maximale Höhe von Spiegelsegmenten über der Oberfläche von aktiven photovoltaischen Teilen ungefähr gleich der kleineren Abmessung (Breite) eines einzelnen photovoltaischen Segments des Moduls ist.

Sunshield for office buildings, at glass facades, has an outer opaque layer and an inner layer with light passage openings and a dielectric layer between them

The sun shield for glass facades, especially at office blocks, has an opaque structured layer (5) on an optically transparent dielectric layer or layers (1,7). A further structured layer (6) is on the inside. The inner layer has light passage openings (14) and the outer layer has light shading zones (12,13). The layers re arranged to prevent sun rays passing through directly while allowing sunlight to pass through. The impermeable zones (13) in the second layer structure are formed by solar cells and especially amorphous solar cells.

Fastening element, has retaining element on roof, which has base wall part and flexible strip is placed on freely accessible upper side as fastening element, which extends away over facing edge section of base wall part

The fastening element has a retaining element on a roof, which has a base wall part (2). A flexible strip is placed on the freely accessible upper side (4) as fastening element, which extends away over the facing edge section (3) of the base wall part. The section of the flexible strip projecting out over the facing edge section is formed. The roof cladding is connected with the roof surface as fastening element at a roof surface without penetration, in particularly to welded or stuck together. An independent claim is also included for a holder.

Pivoting mechanism for two-axle tracking of objects e.g. solar radiation receivers, has carriers supported in mountings in linearly displaceable and rotatable manner by drives, respectively, where objects are fastened to carriers by arms

The mechanism has a transparent cover, and an object carrier (82) supported in mountings (90, 91) in a linearly displaceable manner by a linear drive (11). An object carrier (84) is supported in mountings (52, 53) in a rotatable and non-linearly displaceable manner by a rotary drive (51). The carrier (82) lies in a rotational axis defined by the mounting (52, 53), where objects are fastened to the carriers by supporting arms (92). Each arm has a mounting connection (83) with the carrier (82) at an end and another mounting connection (88) with the carrier (84) at a point.

Photovoltaic module for mounting on a surface of a metal mast of a stationary wind power plant, comprises a flexible solar cell, a flexible magnetic foil and a connection cable

The photovoltaic module for mounting on a surface of a metal mast of a stationary wind power plant, comprises a flexible solar cell (3), a flexible magnetic foil (4) that is present on a side (A) turned away from the solar cell, and a connection cable. The photovoltaic module has a flat-shaped solar cell, which is flexibly arranged, so that the module can adapt uneven or curved surfaces. The flexible magnetic foil is partially connected with the solar cell for durable connection with the metallic surface body. The photovoltaic module for mounting on a surface of a metal mast of a stationary wind power plant, comprises a flexible solar cell (3), a flexible magnetic foil (4) that is present on a side (A) turned away from the solar cell, and a connection cable. The photovoltaic module has a flat-shaped solar cell, which is flexibly arranged, so that the module can adapt uneven or curved surfaces. The flexible magnetic foil is partially connected with the solar cell for durable connection with ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Versorgung von Gebäuden mit solarer Energie

Verfahren zur Versorgung von Gebäuden mit solarer Energie mit Solar-Absorbern in Form von Photovoltaik-Modulen und/oder thermischen Absorbern und einem Lüftungsgerät, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Winterbetriebsstellung einer Strömungsleiteinrichtung über eine Einlass-/Auslassöffnung (12) angesaugte Frischluft von der Rückseite der Solarstrom liefernden Photovoltaik-Module (3) eine erste Wärmemenge abführt und/oder von thermischen Absorbern (8) erwärmt wird sowie über die Strömungsleiteinrichtung und das Lüftungsgerät (16) dem Gebäude zugeführt wird und dass in der Sommerbetriebsstellung der Strömungsleiteinrichtung die von dem Lüftungsgerät (16) aus dem Gebäude angesaugte Fortluft von der Rückseite der Solarstrom liefernden Photovoltaik-Module (3) eine zweite Wärmemenge abführt und über die Einlass-/Auslassöffnung (12) an die Außenluft abgeführt wird.

Device for supplying electric current into electricity mains in e.g. building, has regulating device carrying out prioritization of supply of electric current based on level of compensation of current that is supplied into electricity mains

The device (1) has two generators designed as a photovoltaic system (5), wind-power plant (6) and block-type thermal power station (7) for supplying electric current into electricity mains (2) via a common input (4) that comprises a limited feeding capacitor. A regulating device (11) is connected with the generators for carrying out prioritization of the supply of the electric current based on level of a compensation of the electric current that is supplied into the mains. A separate power meter (3) is attached to the generators. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling supply of electric current into electricity mains.

Fastening structure for fastening large solar module to substructure in e.g. commercial power generation application, has mutually corresponding engagement formations provided at pair of profiles and lockingly engaging profiles together

The structure has holding profiles (26) fastened to a set of components of a solar module (12) and a substructure (14) on a rear side. Receiving profiles (60) are fastened to another set of components of the solar module and the substructure corresponding to a relative position of the holding profiles. The profiles include a mutually complementary profile shape such that the holding profiles are received in the receiving profiles in a form-fit manner. Mutually corresponding engagement formations are provided at a pair of the profiles and lockingly engage the profiles together.

System zur Befestigung eines Solarmoduls

Ein erfindungsgemäßes System zur Befestigung eines Solarmoduls umfasst ein Trägerelement 20 zur Befestigung am Untergrund bzw. einer Unterkonstruktion 30, und eine Halterung 50, die am Trägerelement 20 angeordnet ist. Außerdem weist das System ein Verbindungselement zur Herstellung einer Rastverbindung zwischen der einen Halterung 50 und dem Trägerelement 20 auf. Die Halterung 50 umfasst zwei Schenkel 580, 581, die bis zu einem gewissen Grad elastisch ausgebildet sind, so dass nach innen vorstehende Nasen 582, 583, wie in der Figur 13 dargestellt, bei Ausübung eines Drucks von oben entlang der Seitenwände 260, 261 der Modulschiene 20 über die Modulschiene geführt werden können und in entsprechenden Vertiefungen des Trägerelements 20 verrasten.

Einspeiseeinheit und Stromerzeugungs- und Verbrauchsanordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einspeiseeinheit eines über einen Haus-Einspeisepunkt an ein Zwei- oder Drei-Phasen-Wechselstromnetz (25; 35; 55) angeschlossenen Gleichstromerzeugers (21; 31; 51). Sie betrifft des Weiteren eine Stromerzeugungs- und Verbrauchsanordnung, mit einer Bedienerschnittstelle (59) zur manuellen Beeinflussung, insbesondere zur zeitlichen Programmierung, von Parametern der Netzeinspeisung und/oder des Eigenverbrauchs und/oder einer Energiezuführung in den Energiespeicher (56) oder einer Entnahme von Energie aus diesem.

Solarleuchte

Solarleuchte (10) mit einer Halterung (12), an deren einem Ende ein erstes Befestigungselement (24a, 24b) für eine Lampe (18) angeordnet ist und an deren anderem Ende ein gewölbter Bügel (31) vorgesehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass entlang dem Bügel (31) ein Fixiermittel (32) sowie ein zweites Befestigungselement (16) für eine Solarzelle (14) vorhanden sind und dass der Abstand (A) zwischen dem Fixiermittel (32) und dem ersten Befestigungselement (24a, 24b) geringer ist als der Abstand (B) zwischen dem zweiten Befestigungselement (16) und dem ersten Befestigungselement (24a, 24b).

Solarzellenvorrichtung mit elektrochemischer Speicherzelle

In verschiedenen Ausführungsbeispielen wird eine Solarzellenvorrichtung (100) bereitgestellt, die Solarzellenvorrichtung (100) aufweisend: ein Gehäuse (102); eine Solarzelleneinheit (104) mit mindestens einer Solarzelle, eingerichtet zum Bereitstellen elektrischer Energie; und mindestens eine elektrochemische Speicherzelle (106); wobei das Gehäuse (102) die Solarzelleneinheit (104) und die elektrochemische Speicherzelle (106) wenigstens teilweise umgibt; wobei die elektrochemische Speicherzelle (106) derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie die von der Solarzelleneinheit (104) bereitgestellte elektrische Energie in eine chemische Energie umwandelt.

Vorrichtung zum Überprüfen von autonomen Solaranlagen

Fassadenelement und Verfahren zu seiner Montage

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fassadenelement (1), enthaltend ein Flächenelement (10) mit einer ersten Seite (11) und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite (12) und zumindest einer Trägerschicht (20) mit einer ersten Seite (21) und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite (22), wobei die erste Seite (21) der Trägerschicht (20) mit der zweiten Seite (12) des Flächenelementes (10) verbunden ist, wobei die Trägerschicht (20) einen größeren Flächeninhalt aufweist als das Flächenelement (10). Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Fassadenelementes, welches ein Flächenelement (10) und zumindest eine Trägerschicht (20) enthält, welche vom Flächenelement (10) nicht vollständig bedeckt ist, wobei das Verfahren zumindest folgende Schritte enthält: Erstellen einer Tragstruktur (30, 35) am Gebäude und Befestigen des Fassadenelementes (1) an der Tragstruktur (30, 35) durch Einbringen von zumindest einem Befestigungsmittel (17) in den vom Flächenelement (10) nicht bedeckten Teil ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Energieversorgung und Luftkonditionierung und stationäre oder mobile Anwendung hierzu

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Energieversorgung und Luftkonditionierung für stationäre und mobile Anwendungen und eine stationäre oder mobile Anwendung hierzu. Die Erfindung ist für den Betrieb in Bahnen und Bussen, auf Schiffen und in Flugzeugen als mobile Anwendung genauso geeignet wie in Gebäuden als stationäre Anwendung. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein weitestgehend autark arbeitendes System zur Energieversorgung und Luftkonditionierung für stationäre und mobile Anwendungen zu entwickeln, bei dem eine optimale energetische Nutzung aller zur Verfügung stehenden Quellen ermöglicht wird. Die zum Einsatz kommenden Energiewandler wurden so kombiniert, dass sie sowohl elektrische Energie, beispielsweise Energie aus Erneuerbaren Energien wie Wind-, PV- und Bioenergie, in chemisch gebundene Energie (Wasserstoff der Elektrolyse) und Wärme (Prozesswärme der Elektrolyse, der Methanolsynthese, der Methanol-Brennstoffzelle oder auch Direktwärme des Elektroboiler ...

Solardachziegelkombination

Carrying and fixing system for panel type element esp. photovoltaic solar modules

The carrying and fixing system for the solar panels (1), includes at least one essentially torus shaped elastic resilient support (3), on which the corners of the solar panels lie and are detachably fixed. The corners of the panels or modules essentially reach the symmetrical axis of the torus shaped support. The torus shaped support has a surrounding wall (9), U-shaped in cross-section, open to the symmetrical axis of the torus. The wall of the support consists of a compound material of rubber with steel or textile inlays e.g. used motor vehicle tyres with steel reinforcement.

Verfahrbare Schindelanordnung aus Streifenrechteckmodulen mit einer Belegung von kristallinen sowie Dünnschicht-Solarzellen

Verfahrbare Schindelanordnung (1) aus Streifenrechteckmodulen (2) mit einer Belegung von kristallinen sowie Dünnschicht-Solarzellen (3) auf wahlweise verschiedenen Trägermaterialien,wobei entlang von mindestens zwei Außenkanten (18) unter den Streifenrechteckmodulen (2) Stützstrukturen zum Halten und Verschieben in einem darunter angeordneten ausfahrbaren oder ausklappbaren Schienensystem (5) angeordnet sind,wobei eine Reihe, oder zwei Reihen oder mehrere Reihen von nebeneinander angeordneten kristallinen sowie Dünnschicht-Solarzellen (3) untereinander verschalteten in einem Streifenrechteckmodul (2) angeordnet sind,sich zwei oder mehrere Streifenrechteckmodule (2) im ausgefahrenen Zustand schindelartig überlappen,an jedem Streifenrechteckmodul (2) außen an der kurzen Seite Kontakte (11) ausgebildet sind,die Kontakte (11) an der kurzen Seite direkt seitlich im oder auf dem Streifenrechteckmodul (2) oder im Schienensystem (5) angeordnet sind,wobei jedes Streifenrechteckmodul (2) einzeln ...

Solar energy extractor for housing roof

The extractor has a warm waste air stream (9) guided out of an object (13) to be heated flowing along in at least one transparent guide (1) to the or bottom side of some solar energy extraction elements (3). The elements warm up at least partly, not only through the light energy falling on the transparent guides, but also through the warm waste air. Snow lying on the guides, or ice found there, melt due to an increase of the efficiency of the elements. The elements comprise a gaseous or liquid heat-carrying medium (16) which flows in a closed circuit through the elements, with or without a heat pump connected in front or behind. Alternatively, instead of a closed circuit after the passage of the elements, it flows directly into at least one room that is to be brought to the right temperature and/or into a thermal reservoir.

Halteeinrichtung für Photovoltaikmodule

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Halteeinrichtung (1) für ein Photovoltaikmodul. Die Halteeinrichtung (1) weist mindestens eine Halteeinheit (2) zur Anordnung mindestens eines Photovoltaikmoduls und mindestens eine Klammereinheit (3A, 3B) auf, die an der Halteeinheit (2) angeordnet ist. Die Halteeinheit (2) weist mindestens eine erste keilförmige Klemmeinheit auf. Die Klammereinheit (3A, 3B) weist mindestens eine zweite keilförmige Klemmeinheit auf. Die erste keilförmige Klemmeinheit und die zweite keilförmige Klemmeinheit sind derart in Wirkverbindung bringbar, dass die erste keilförmige Klemmeinheit und die zweite keilförmige Klemmeinheit miteinander verkeilt sind.

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen von Solarmodulen und Dach

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen von Solarmodulen (10, 11) an einer geneigten Dachfläche (2, 2') eines Dachs (3, 3'), umfassendzumindest zwei Vertikalleisten (1, 1') mit daran in einem vorgegebenen Abstand angebrachten Halteelementen (9),wobei die Vertikalleisten (1, 1') an ihrem firstseitigen einen Ende fest mit einer Verankerungseinrichtung verbunden sind, undwobei die Halteelemente (9) so ausgebildet sind, dass daran jeweils ein erster Rahmen (17) eines ersten Solarmoduls (10) einhängbar und ein zweiter Rahmen (18) eines zweiten Solarmoduls (11) abstützbar ist, derart, dass zwischen dem ersten (17) und dem zweiten Rahmen (18) ein Hinterlüftungsspalt (S) mit einer Breite (B2) von zumindest 3 cm verbleibt, so dass sich im Montagezustand im Falle eines Windangriffs zwischen den Solarmodulen (10, 11) und der Dachfläche (2, 2') nach dem Bernoulli-Effekt ein Unterdruck ausbildet, welcher einem Abheben der Solarmodule (10, 11) von der Dachfläche (2, 2') entgegenwirkt.

Mounting for fastening on a roofing panel like a plastic roofing tile has a detachable fastening for an object like a solar module so as to adjust its position in relation to the roofing tile

A mounting has a support element (5) that protrudes over a roofing panel (1) and links to an adjustable retaining head (6) for holding an object. The roofing panel links firmly to a holding device (7) that is fitted with the support element and can have a bracket (2) to protrude over its surface. Independent claims are also included for a roofing tile with a retaining shoe (3) for inserting and fixing a flat or shaped base element (4) and for a roofing coat for a building or object with a mounting according to the present invention.

Solar-Verglasungsbaugruppe und Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Solar-Verglasungsbaugruppe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Solar-Verglasungsbaugruppe zum Einbau in ein Gebäude als Fassaden-, Fenster- oder Dachelement, aufweisend- ein Dünnschichtsolarmodul (1) mit einem Glasträger (11) mit einer Vorrichtungsseitenoberfläche und einer Rückseitenoberfläche, einer auf der Vorrichtungsseitenoberfläche des Glasträgers (11) angeordneten Solarzellenanordnung (12), und einem Deckglas (13), das derart angeordnet ist, dass der Glasträger (11) und das Deckglas (13) die Solarzellenanordnung (12) sandwichartig umgeben,- eine Scheibe (2),- einen Abstandshalter (3), der zwischen der Scheibe (2) und der Rückseitenoberfläche des Glasträgers (11) angeordnet ist, und- eine Junction-Box (4), die mit der Solarzellenanordnung (12) über ein Kontaktband (42) elektrisch verbunden ist.Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Solar-Verglasungsbaugruppe zum Einbau in ein Gebäude als Fassaden-, Fenster- oder Dachelement, aufweisend folgende Schritte Bereitstellen eines Dünnschichtsolarmoduls ...

TRANSPARENTE FLUORPOLYMERFILME

In einem ersten Aspekt umfasst ein transparenter Fluorpolymerfilm ein Vinylfluorid-Polymer, 2 bis 8 Gew.-% eines Acrylat-Polymers und 0,1 bis 4 Gew.-% eines Triazin-UV-Absorbers. Nach 96 Stunden Erhitzen auf 100 °C weist der transparente Fluorpolymerfilm ein Absorptionsmaß bei 340 nm von mindestens 1,5 auf. In einem zweiten Aspekt umfasst ein transparenter Mehrschichtfilm einen Polymersubstratfilm und einen Fluorpolymerfilm. Der Fluorpolymerfilm umfasst ein Vinylfluorid-Polymer, 2 bis 8 Gew.-% eines Acrylat-Polymers und 0,1 bis 4 Gew.-% eines Triazin-UV-Absorbers. Nach 96 Stunden Erhitzen auf 100 °C weist der transparente Fluorpolymerfilm ein Absorptionsmaß bei 340 nm von mindestens 1,5 auf.

Einrichtung für regenerative Energieumwandlung

ELEKTRISCHE ENERGIEERZEUGUNGSMODULE MIT ZWEIDIMENSIONALEM PROFIL UND HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN DAFÜR

Holding system for roof mounting has mounting plate for insertion in place of roof tile, through openings for attachment arrangements with connection element(s) fed through respective through opening for fixing to substructure element

The system has at least one holding element (1) and attachment arrangements for attaching the holding element to a roof substructure element (7). It has a mounting plate (2) for insertion in place of a roof tile and one or more through openings (2a,2b) for the attachment arrangement, which has at least one connection element (3a,3b) that is fed through the respective through opening for fixing to the substructure element. An associated fixing and sealing arrangement (8a,8b,9) is used to fix the connecting element to the mounting plate so as to be rain tight.

Collector mounting base for use on flat roof, has lightweight constructional components with fastening unit for fastening on roof and made of plastic, air permeable foam material, recycling material or compressed natural material

The base (1) has wedge-shaped, lightweight constructional components (10) comprising a fastening unit for fastening on a flat roof and/or for adaptation with adjacent components. Each component is designed as a hollow body and has a vacuum stable body. The components are made of plastic, air permeable foam material, recycling material or compressed natural material. The components are adapted with each other to form a construction set. Each component has a vacuum valve (50) penetrating through a front wall (11), and a fastening edge (20) made of a material corresponding to the roof material.

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen paneelartiger Matten

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen paneelartiger Matten, insbesondere flexibler fotovoltaischer Solarpanel, an einer Tragstruktur, mit zumindest einem Klemmhalter (10) in Form eines Abschnittes eines Profilkörpers aus Kunststoff, der einander gegenüberliegende Profilschenkel (12, 14) aufweist, die zwischen sich einen Klemmraum (18) für einen darin aufgenommenen Haltebereich (8) der betreffenden Matte bilden, in dem die Profilschenkel (12, 14) mit elastischer Klemmkraft an Oberseite und Unterseite des Haltebereiches (8) anliegen, wobei der Profilschenkel (14), der im Klemmzustand an der der Tragstruktur zugewandten Unterseite des Haltebereiches (8) anliegt, an seiner Außenseite eine Festlegefläche (26) bildet, die mit einem zur Anbringung an der Tragstruktur dienenden Verbindungselement (30) versehen ist.

Module carrier for e.g. photovoltaic module in flat roof, has metal sheet plates and mounting holes that are designed as components of carrier parts and produced by trimming, boring and chamfering operations

The carrier has upper and lower carrier parts (2, 3) connected by connecting metal sheet plates with mounting holes or by bending the plates in the holes, where the plates and the holes are shaped according to a principle of bayonet fitting. The carrier parts are manufactured using an automated manufacturing method. The plates and the holes are designed as components of the carrier parts and produced by trimming, boring and chamfering operations, where the carrier parts are interconnected by the plates and the holes such that the carrier is displaced in a longitudinal direction.

Photovoltaic plant for supplying electrical power for households, has solar modules directly or indirectly secured at supporting structure or at pole of electrical supply conduit for household power and/or telecommunication spacer

The plant has a set of solar modules (12) directly or indirectly secured at a supporting structure or at pole (10) of an electrical supply conduit for household power and/or a telecommunication spacer, where the solar modules are formed as weight-optimized thin-film modules with amorphous silicon. The supporting structure is provided with frames and stretched wires or ropes between two poles. Intermediate parts are secured on upper ends of the poles. The support structure is supported on upper ends of legs of the intermediate parts.

Verfahren zum Versorgen eines elektrischen Hausgeräts aus einem Niederspannungsversorgungsnetz

Ein Verfahren zum Versorgen eines elektrischen Hausgeräts 1 mit einer Schaltungseinrichtung 8 zum Versorgen interner Verbraucher 11 aus einem Niederspannungsversorgungsnetz 5, insbesondere aus einem Netz, das aus einer Photovoltaik- oder Windkraftanlage 6 versorgt wird, mit einer Schaltungsanordnung 15 für ein Energiemanagement, durch das die internen Verbraucher 11 nach ihrem Energiebedarf klassifiziert und mit Energie versorgt werden, und mit einer Programmsteuerungsanordnung 10 und Messaufnehmern 12 für die Steuerung von Bearbeitungsprogrammen von Gütern, soll so ausgestaltet sein, dass elektrische Niederspannungsquellen 6, insbesondere solche, die mit Akkumulatoren betrieben bzw. gepuffert sind, z. B. Solar- oder Windkraftanlagen, vor zu großen elektrischen Belastungen geschützt sind. Vor allem aber sollen Bearbeitungsprogramme von programmgesteuerten elektrischen Hausgeräten 1 vor unvollständiger Beendigung geschützt werden, wenn vor oder im Verlaufe eines Bearbeitungsprogramms die ...

Einstellbare Befestigungsvorrichtung

Einstellbare Befestigungsvorrichtung (1) zur Befestigung eines Bauteils (2) an einem Bodenrahmen (5), aufweisend: einen Körper (10), der wenigstens eine Durchgangsöffnung aufweist, deren Achse in einer ersten Richtung (D1) verläuft; eine erste vertikale Verlängerung (20), die sich in der ersten Richtung (D1) erstreckt und ein erstes Ende (22) aufweist, das mit dem Körper (10) verbunden ist; eine erste horizontale Verlängerung (30), die mit einem zweiten Ende (24) der ersten vertikalen Verlängerung (20) verbunden ist und sich in einer zweiten Richtung (D2), die senkrecht zur ersten Richtung (D1) ist, erstreckt, um das zu befestigende Bauteil gegen den Bodenrahmen (5) zu drücken; eine Einstellstruktur (40), die mit dem Körper (10) verbunden ist und mit einem Hauptschlitz (42) und einer Vielzahl an ersten Schlitzen (44) ausgebildet ist, wobei die ersten Schlitze (44) mit dem Hauptschlitz (42) verbunden und in der ersten Richtung (D1) nebeneinander angeordnet sind; und eine Einstellbaugruppe ...

Befestigung plattenförmiger Elemente

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Montagesystem für plattenförmige Elemente (1), insbesondere Fassadenelemente, Thermogeneratorelemente, thermische Sonnenkollektoren, Photovoltaik-Module oder Solar-Module, zum Befestigen und Sichern des Elements (1) an wenigstens einer oberen und einer unteren Querschiene (60, 60a, 60b), die parallel und beabstandet zu einander zum Halten eines Elements (1) angeordnet sind, wobei das Montagesystem aufweist: wenigsten ein mit der Rückseite (11) des Elements (1) fest verbundenes Befestigungselement (20) mit wenigstens einem im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Rückseite (11) angeordnetem Verankerungsmittel zur Befestigung an der oberen Querschiene (60a), wobei das Befestigungselement (20) im Bezug auf eine Falllinie (10) in Einbaulage des Elements (1) zu einer oberen Kante (OK) einer Außenkontur des Elements (1) einen geringeren Abstand als zu einer unteren Kante (UK) der Außenkontur aufweist. Weiter betrifft die Erfindung ein plattenförmiges Element mit einem solchen ...

Universal-Basisplatte zur solaren Strom- und Warmwassererzeugung, Wärmeverteilung und Kühlung sowie Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

System for applying plate-shaped elements on e.g. building roof, has base elements located between plate-shaped elements for applying plate-shaped elements on substrate, where limited stress is introduced on plate-shaped elements

The system has base elements i.e. building protection mats (104), located between plate-shaped elements for applying the plate-shaped elements (103) on a substrate, where limited stress is introduced on the plate-shaped elements during an applying process. The base elements are individually arranged on each plate-shaped element. The base elements are made of engineering plastic. The base elements comprise recesses for positive retaining of the plate-shaped elements and are formed in cuboid, linear or point shape. The substrate comprises a water-proof and weather-proof surface. An independent claim is also included for a method for applying plate-shaped elements on a substrate.

Fastening device for fastening solar modules to roof, has substructures arranged adjacent to each other and connected with one another by connector, main carrier inserted into holes and left and right side parts attached to module carrier

The device has two substructures comprising a hinged wind guide plate holder and mounted on a ground. A module main carrier is inserted into elongated holes in the substructures. A wind guide plate is inserted into slots in the holder and flapped with the main carrier. A lower module holder is screwed onto the main carrier. The substructures are arranged adjacent to each other and connected with one another by a connector. Left and right side parts are attached to the module carrier. Patent rails and a cable duct are inserted into the holes and/or slots.

Roof-exhaust air fan, has blow-out fan pocket firmly connected with wind guide blade and arranged on support, so that blow-out surface is automatically aligned towards lee by wind, where fan is operated by solar and AC main power

The fan has a blow-out fan pocket (11) firmly connected with a wind guide blade (13) and arranged loosely on a support (14), so that a blow-out surface is automatically aligned towards lee by the wind. The fan is operated via a drive shaft by the solar power and AC main power. A free wheel-overriding clutch (9) is equipped with a gear shift for adjusting the rotary speed of the fan. An independent claim is also included for a roof-supply air fan that is operated via a drive shaft by solar power and AC main power.

Befestigungsvorrichtung für Solarmodule mit einem Dachhaken

Befestigungsvorrichtung für Solarmodule, Solarkollektoren oder andere Einrichtungen auf Dächern, die einen an einem Grundträger abstehenden, etwa u-förmig gebogenen Dachhaken (2) hat, an dessen vom Dach abstehenden Ende Befestigungsmittel oder Trägerschienen angeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Dachhaken (2) aus einem etwa v-förmig gebogenen Rundstahl besteht, der an zumindest einem seiner beiden freien Enden in ein Außengewinde als Gewindeabschnitt (9, 14) übergeht.

Lamp has light source consisting of number of LEDs removably attached to mount and with conventional lamp base corresponding to lamp holder on housing side

The lamp has a battery (4) rechargeable photovoltaically by solar cells (3) and a light source (5) consisting of a number of LEDs (6). The lamp can be removably attached to a mount and the light source has a conventional lamp base corresponding to a lamp holder on the housing side. The LEDs can radiate light of different colors.

Solarelement für Solaranlagen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Solarelement für Solaranlagen, insbesondere Photovoltaikanlagen, mit einem Grundkörper (12), der eine Vielzahl von miteinander verbundenen Solarzellen umfasst und an einer Rückseite des Grundkörpers (12) eine Anschlussvorrichtung (14) aufweist, und mit zumindest einem Befestigungselement (18) zur Montage an einer Unterkonstruktion (46), wobei das zumindest eine Befestigungselement (18) an der Rückseite des Grundkörpers (12) vvorgesehen ist und eine rahmenlose Befestigung zum Grundkörper (12) bildet und das zumindest eine an der Rückseite des Grundkörpers (12) angeordnete Befestigungselement (18) durch eine Klebeverbindung an dem Grundkörper (12) befestigt ist.

Connecting element for holder for holding energy module for regenerative energy system, has screw, cap carrier and cap-shaped sealing element

The connecting element (1000) has a screw (1004), a cap carrier (1008) and a cap-shaped sealing element (1002). The screw has an outer thread has two ends, which are brought into contact with different sides of the cap-shaped sealing element. The cap-shaped sealing element has an area (1010) embodied perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a screw and arranged in a cross-section of the sealing element. The area has a recess in order to receive an annular-shaped sealing element (1006) which surrounds the screw.

Device for using solar power has two layers, transmissive one facing sun and radiation absorbent one, between which air is heated and fed by natural convection to heat utilizing device

The hot air solar roof has two layers, one facing the sun that is transmissive and one that is absorbent to radiation, between which air is heated and fed by natural convection to a device that utilizes the heat. The two layers consist of roof tiles, the upper one of glass tiles and the lower one conventional tiles or radiation absorbing glass tiles.

Photovoltaic system for use in e.g. roof of building, has tracking device designed such that relation is formed between radiation intensities, which are detected by using segments and variable of tracking device

The system (1) has a solar panel (4) with segments (5, 6, 8) that are provided for production of electrical energy and fixedly connected with each other. A tracking device (3) is provided for adjustment of the solar panel according to altitude of the sun. The segments are slopingly provided with each other. The tracking device is designed such that a relation is formed between radiation intensities, which are detected by using the segments and a variable of the tracking device. The tracking device is formed for two-axle tracking of the solar panel.

Kit for mounting elevated system on flat roof of building, has fastening element anchored with supporting roof subsurface by sealing strip and insulating layer and formed as cavity anchor having plastic fastener

The kit has a fastening element (20) anchored with a supporting roof subsurface by a sealing strip and an insulating layer. The fastening element is formed as a cavity anchor (41) that includes a plastic fastener (21) having a hollow shaft (22) and a head plate (23). An attachment anchor includes a spreading part, a pull rod and a combined spreading and attachment pin that is formed as a spindle at an end of the spreading and attachment pins. A sealing cap (48) is arranged in the head plate and forms a ring surface around the head plate.

Mounting and fixing system for roof mounted solar energy panels uses metal brackets located between tiles.

The roof construction is such that tiles (43) are located against battens (42) fixed to the rafters (41). The tiles are laid over each other and fitted in between are solar panel mountings (20). These are fixed with nails and can be positioned to suit the size of tiles and solar panels.

Power brick assembly capable of generating a mechanical rotary power output using solar energy

The power brick assembly includes a solar energy collecting plate carried on a carrier for collecting solar energy to generate electrical energy. A first connecting port is mounted on the carrier so that the carrier is movable relative to the first connecting port. A mechanical rotary power generating unit includes a second connecting port mounted on a brick-like casing and connected electrically and detachably to the first connecting port so that the first connecting port is movable relative to the second connecting port. The brick-like casing receives a battery module for supplying electric power, a driving module for generating a mechanical rotary power output in response to an electric power input, and a control module operable to output the electric power input based on one of the electrical energy from the solar energy collecting plate and the electric power from the battery module.

Стеновая и кровельная фотоэлектрическая панель

Стеновая и кровельная фотоэлектрическая панель, включающая несущее основание, выполненное в виде профилированного листа с размещенной на нем солнечной батареей на базе фотоэлектрических преобразователей, отличающаяся тем, что высота выступающих полуволн профилированного листа составляет 4…75 мм, а ширина превышает 20 мм. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 113 612 (13) U1 (51) МПК H01L 31/042 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011137948/28, 15.09.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 15.09.2011 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Капитанов Виктор Анатольевич (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 20.02.2012 Бюл. № 5 R U 1 1 3 6 1 2 (57) Формула полезной модели Стеновая и кровельная фотоэлектрическая панель, включающая несущее основание, выполненное в виде профилированного листа с размещенной на нем солнечной батареей на базе фотоэлектрических преобразователей, отличающаяся тем, что высота выступающих полуволн профилированного листа составляет 4…75 мм, а ширина превышает 20 мм. Ñòð.: 1 ru U 1 U 1 (54) СТЕНОВАЯ И КРОВЕЛЬНАЯ ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ 1 1 3 6 1 2 Адрес для переписки: 140407, Московская обл., г. Коломна, ул. Гагарина, 62, кв.76, В.А. Капитанову R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 15.09.2011 (72) Автор(ы): Кондратенко Тимофей Тимофеевич (RU), Бессонов Олег Владимирович (RU), Капитанов Виктор Анатольевич (RU), Максимов Павел Валерьевич (RU)

Solar energy collecting systems and methods

In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.

Solar Wall Apparatus and Method

A construction panel includes a pane, a construction substrate, and a frame that form an air gap there between. An electrical generator, a water circulator, and an air venting system are in the air gap. First and second reflective coatings are respectively on first surfaces of the pane and the construction substrate. The first surfaces face the air gap. The reflective coatings reflect IR to heat water in the water circulator and heat air in the air gap. First and second antireflective coatings are respectively on a second surface of the pane and on the first reflective coating. The second surface faces away from the air gap. The antireflective coatings transmit electromagnetic radiation to the electrical generator for electricity generation. The heated water, heated air, and electricity may be used in a building to which the construction panel is attached. The solar-construction panel includes a multiple-pane window integrally formed therein.

Photovoltaic System and Wind Deflector Structure

The present invention discloses a wind deflector structure for a photovoltaic system and a photovoltaic system. The photovoltaic system comprises a photovoltaic module and a wind deflector structure. The photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic cell laminate and a support mounted onto the photovoltaic cell laminate. When the photovoltaic module is mounted onto an installation surface, a front side of the photovoltaic cell laminate is close to the installation surface and a back side thereof is far from the installation surface. The wind deflector structure is mounted close to the back side of the photovoltaic cell laminate and substantially shields a space between the back side of photovoltaic module and the installation surface. The wind deflector structure is fixed onto the supports of at least two photovoltaic modules side by side in a left-to-right direction so as to restrict a relative position of the at least two adjacent photovoltaic modules.

Integrated photovoltaic module

The disclosed embodiments increase the power generated by a photovoltaic (PV) array, when the PV panels within the PV array are not uniformly illuminated or oriented or when PV panels are mismatched (e.g., have varying performance characteristics) and/or operate at non-uniform temperatures. It also provides simpler interconnection and wiring of the elements (e.g., PV panels) of the array. A dc-dc converter comprised of a DC transformer is coupled to each PV panel in a photovoltaic array to generate an increased dc voltage from a lower dc voltage produced by the PV panel. The outputs of the dc-dc converters are connected in parallel to a dc bus, which distributes the resulting voltage. As a result, the energy generated by the PV array is increased, the costs of system design and installation are reduced, and it becomes feasible to install PV arrays in new locations such as on gabled or non-planar roofs.

Outdoor base station house having thin film solar cells

An outdoor base station house having thin film solar cells, comprising: a sentry-box-shaped building body, at least a thin film solar cell, and a power source module. Said sentry-box-shaped building body is provided with a top portion, and said thin film solar cells are arranged on said top portion of said sentry-box-shaped building body. Said thin film solar cells absorb green light, blue light, and ultraviolet light, and convert them into electrical energy, and reflect part of infrared light and said ultraviolet light that are not absorbed. Red light, orange light, yellow light pass through said thin film solar cells and reach inside of said sentry-box-shaped building body. Said power source module is disposed inside said sentry-box-shaped building body, and stores electrical energy converted by thin film solar cells for supplying it to a wireless communication base station.

Renewable energy system

Electrical power is generated from solar and wind sources thus reducing the need for fuel oil at military forward operating bases and main operating bases. A wind turbine and a solar cell panel are connected to a battery bank. Both the turbine and the solar cells are stored in two standard military shipping containers. When transported to the desired location, these sub-systems are easily set up for operation. The entire apparatus may be disassembled for re-transport and use at another location. Necessary container modifications to connect the system for use are made in such a way as not to alter the container's outside envelope, thus enabling normal transport of the container without damage to the modifications. Each of the solar cells have discs attached so that the solar panel can be assembled in the field by sliding each disc into a mounting channel. This disc and channel structure also allows each cell to be stored in the shipping container by using similar channels mounted back to back in a storage frame located in one of the containers. The solar panel is pivotally mounted in proximity to an edge of the shipping container using mounting elements which interfit with the already provided lift fittings on the container. A wiring harness plugs each solar cell to a conduit for connection to the battery charging system

Photovoltaic module support with cable clamps

Apparatus and techniques for mounting frameless photovoltaic modules reduce module stress induced by the mounting configuration. Cable clamps and cable spacing configured to relieve module stress by reducing or eliminating module sag are used.

Pan tile/roofing tile/facade element with integrated solar module

The present invention relates to a roofing tile, a roofing shingle or facade element having a photovoltaic solar element and a method for producing such a roofing tile/roofing shingle/facade element.

Flexible solar shell and support structure for use with rooftops

A system and method for mounting flexible sheets containing solar cells adjacent the rooftop of a building. A plurality of support members are mounted to the building so that holes are not formed in the rooftop to mount the support members. Wires are then extended between the support members and the flexible sheets containing the solar cells are then mounted to the wires.

Photovoltaic Roofing Elements Including Tie Layer Systems, And Roofs Using Them, And Methods For Making Them

The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which a photovoltaic element is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising: an encapsulated photovoltaic element having a top surface and a bottom surface, a top layer material at its top surface and a bottom layer material at its bottom surface; a roofing substrate having a top surface; and a tie layer system disposed between the encapsulated photovoltaic element and the roofing substrate and joining the bottom surface of the encapsulated photovoltaic element to the top surface of the roofing substrate.

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Multi-Position Solar Panel Rack

The present racking system uses space frame technology to minimize materials while maximizing strength. The rack has multi-position racking capability, using a simple swing arm and pin system to move the solar array into an optimum position for the appropriate time of the year.

Dimensional solar cells and solar panels

A dimension solar panel including a plurality of solar cells that are arranged in a spacing. The solar panel has a convex configuration so that the solar panel comprises at least 10 percent more solar cells than a flat solar panel with a plurality of solar cells that are arranged in the spacing.

Roof panel systems for building construction

Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes.

High concentration photovoltaic module

A high concentration photovoltaic module, including a plurality of Fresnel concentrating lenses, serving as lenses for solar radiation concentration, which form a group or array arranged on a “V” shaped structure, which reduces the amount of air contained therein, thus minimizing effects of moisture on active elements of the system, attached by a sealed attachment mechanism, and wherein, at the base, there are a plurality of predetermined cavities each of which house a photovoltaic receiver including at least one photovoltaic cell on which a secondary optical element is placed, improving acceptance angle, thus multiplying electric energy generation capacity of the photovoltaic cells and durability thereof, and includes side parts screwed to the structure which minimize torsion stress caused by attachment to the tracker.

Water tank having a power-generating function

Disclosed is a water tank having a power-generating function. The disclosed water tank having a power-generating function comprises: a storage unit, the interior of which has a water storage space, and having an open top and a bottom comprising an outlet portion; and a solar cell module which is mounted on the top of the storage unit, such that an inlet portion is formed to feed water into the storage unit, and which receives solar light and generates electrical energy. Water such as rainwater can be fed into the water tank through the inlet portion formed at the periphery of the solar cell module and stored in the water tank, and water stored in the water tank can be used as needed. The solar cell module is mounted on the top of the water tank, and thus does not occupy space, which prevents the problem of occupying land and reduces general costs related thereto. As described above, the solar cell module, which might otherwise occupy a large amount of space, and a water tank are coupled together, to thereby reduce the costs associated with purchasing land.

Solar energy collector with comprehensive effects

A solar energy collector with comprehensive effects. The collector is mounted on a mounting surface ( 5 ) of a building or the ground. The collector includes an external controller ( 4 ) and a support frame ( 13 ) disposed on the mounting surface. Windshields ( 21 ) with air openings ( 22 ) are disposed around the support frame ( 13 ). An energy collecting unit comprises a pipeline system disposed on underside of the support frame ( 13 ) and modularized energy collecting boards disposed on upper-side of the support frame. A water collecting unit comprises a modularized water collecting slot ( 31 ), a water collecting pipe ( 32 ) and a water collecting tank ( 33 ) that are disposed under or beside the support frame ( 13 ). An energy store unit comprises an insulation water tank and an electrical energy store system. The functions of solar power photovoltaic generation, water heating by solar energy, buildings insulation and rainwater collection can be achieved.

Template for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell manufacturing and methods of use

A template 100 for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation for use in three-dimensional thin-film solar cells. The template 100 comprises a substrate which comprises a plurality of posts 102 and a plurality of trenches 104 between said plurality of posts 102 . The template 100 forms an environment for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation.

Apparatus, systems and methods for collecting solar energy

Apparatuses and systems for collecting solar energy may include a plurality of holographic optical elements (HOEs) associated with a photovoltaic (PV) cell. Material layers containing HOEs may be attached to directly to a surface of a PV cell or attached to the surface of the module that houses a PV cell. The HOEs alter the angle of incoming sunlight such that the angle of incidence (AOI) of the sunlight on the PV cell is within an accepted angle of acceptance (AOA). In one embodiment one or more material layers have HOEs formed therein and are arranged with respect to the photovoltaic cell such that the plurality of HOEs redirect sunlight along at least one axis when the sunlight is outside a defined AOA and permit sunlight to pass through the at least one material layer without being redirected when the sunlight is within the defined AOA.

Adjustable mounting bracket for a photovoltaic panel frame system

A bracket assembly for use with a photovoltaic panel frame system. The bracket assembly has an L-shaped member and a base member. A foot portion of the L-shaped member has a lower surface with an arcuate configuration and a plurality of teeth. The base member has an upper surface with an arcuate configuration similar or identical to that of the lower surface of the L-shaped member. The base member further includes a slot for enabling a shaft portion of a threaded fastening member to extend through, while the L-shaped member includes a hole for allowing the shaft portion of the threaded fastening member to pass there through. The teeth allow the L-shaped member and the base member to be quickly secured together so as to provide a desired degree of inclination of the L-shaped member relative to the base member. The slot enables a degree of adjustability between the L-shaped member and the base member so that the bracket assembly can be configured to provide various degrees of inclination to a PV panel being secured by the bracket assembly.

Photovoltaic greenhouse structure

A photovoltaic greenhouse includes a house structure having upstanding walls and a roof thereover to enclose a greenhouse space therein, and at least one thin-film solar cell module mounted on the roof for converting solar energy within a pre-selected light band of sunlight into electricity, wherein light not absorbed by the thin-film solar cell module passes through and enters the greenhouse space, which can be utilized by plants or crops for photosynthesis. The thin-film solar cell module has high transmittance of light in the wavelength intervals, for example, 400-450 nm and 640-700 nm, required by the cultured plants or crops inside the greenhouse space for photosynthesis.

Solar panel mounting structure

Provided is a solar panel mounting structure excellent in cleaning workability and maintenance easiness after construction. A solar panel mounting structure 10 includes: a fixation member 12 as an angle member, which has an L-shape in cross section, and is firmly fixed onto a roofing 11 composed of a metal plate as a magnetic material; solar panels 14 , each of which is rotatably held on the fixation member 12 while interposing an insertion/extraction hinge 13 mounted on an upper edge of an erected portion 12 a of the fixation member 12 ; and a magnetic engaging device 15 provided between the solar panel 14 and the roofing 11 in order to detachably fix the solar panel 14 to the roofing 11 . The fixation member 12 is firmly fixed to the roofing 11 while interposing a double-sided adhesive tape 16 and an adhesive agent 17 therebetween. The magnetic engaging device 15 includes: a cup-like casing 19 mounted to a lower surface of the solar panel 14 by a screw 18 ; and a ferrite magnet 20 firmly fixed into the casing 19.

Photovoltaic Shingle

A photovoltaic shingle integrates a photovoltaic assembly within a roofing shingle. The shingle includes a first encapsulating material layer disposed on a substrate followed by the photovoltaic cell assembly and a second encapsulating material layer disposed on the photovoltaic assembly. A transparent superstrate such as a resin with polymer film is formed on the second encapsulating material layer. In one advantageous form, the photovoltaic shingle has at least two channels formed completely through the shingle in a stacking direction of the respective layers but only partially through in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction thereby defining at least two tabs. In alternative forms, there may be additional channels such as but not limited to, two channels defining three tabs or five channels defining six tabs. The photovoltaic shingles may be arranged in an array to form a primary waterproof layer of a suitably pitched roof structure.

Color building-integrated photovoltaic (bipv) panel

In one aspect of the present invention, a photovoltaic panel includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed on the substrate, a first conductive layer formed on the reflective layer, an active layer formed on the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer formed on the active layer. The reflective layer has an index of refraction and a thickness such that the reflectance spectrum of the photovoltaic device for light incident on the substrate has a maximum in a selected wavelength range in the visible spectrum.

Photovoltaic cell

The present invention provides a photovoltaic cell having a large short-circuit current density and a large photoelectric conversion efficiency. This photovoltaic cell comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode; and an active layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; wherein the active layer contains a compound having a structural unit represented by Formula (1): wherein Ar 1 and Ar 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent a trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a trivalent heterocyclic group, with at least one of Ar 1 and Ar 2 being a trivalent heterocyclic group; X 1 and X 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent —O—, —S—, —C(═O)—, —S(═O)—, —SO 2 —, —C(R 50 )(R 51 )—, —Si(R 3 )(R 4 )—, —N(R 5 )—, —B(R 6 )—, —P(R 7 )—, or —P(═O)(R 8 )—; R 50 , R 51 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , and R 8 are the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a monovalent organic group; and X 1 and Ar 2 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 1 , and X 2 and Ar 1 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 2 .

ITE for Cancer Intervention and Eradication

A method of cancer intervention or eradication by administering an effective amount of an endogenous ligand for the aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor (AhR) named ITE or one of its analogs (the active ingredient) to a subject with cancer is disclosed. An effective dose and dosing frequency of the active ingredient are determined by measuring its blood levels of the subject after dosing. The active ingredient formulated with a carrier system is applied topically, enterally, or parenterally to the subject. The formulated drug can also be administered together with one or more of other cancer therapeutic agents. A maintenance dosing is provided after the subject is free of cancer to insure the cancer eradication. Subjects with cancers of prostate, liver, lung, ovarian, and breast are preferably accepted for treatment.

Solar panel mounting system

A solar panel mounting system has a plurality of mounting bases which have upper and lower mounting surfaces. In the minimum configuration, four mounting bases are used. A solar panel module is connected to the top portion of two bases and to the bottom portion so that the solar panel module is mounted at a selected angle. Each of the bases has attachment points which hold insert nuts and allows mounting brackets to be secured along the mounting surfaces. The mounting brackets allow the solar panel modules to be clamped utilizing their frames without additional hardware and to be attached from the top without access to the bottom of the panels. The brackets can be industry standard or specific to the system. The bases stack and nest for easy transport. The mounting bases may be secured to a selected surface using ballasts, mechanical attachments or a combination thereof.

Mounting, grounding and wire management systems for solar panel arrays

Systems for mounting and retaining solar panels are disclosed. In particular, systems for conventional tilted roofs (gable, hip, etc.) and for ground installations. Additionally, systems for electrically grounding the components of a solar panel assembly and systems for managing the many electrical wires that must be run along the installation to interconnect and ground the solar panels and supporting structures are disclosed.

Mechanical photovoltaic module cartridge and method of construction

A photovoltaic panel cartridge for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic panels and method of its construction are described. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is formed from a unitary frame with internal beams and struts for stability. The photovoltaic panels are inserted into channels within the frame, struts, and/or the internal beams in order to be mounted to the photovoltaic panel cartridge and secured to mounting regions on a different one of the frame, struts, and/or internal beams. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is configured to be stacked upon similarly configured photovoltaic panel cartridges for ease in transport and to reduce damage to the photovoltaic panels during transport. The photovoltaic panel cartridge may be slidably mounted to rails of a support structure.

Unitized photovoltaic assembly

A unitized photovoltaic assembly is disclosed. The unitized photovoltaic assembly consists of a unitary frame designed to retain a plurality of photovoltaic modules. The unitary frame is formed by orienting a plurality of rails in the lateral direction above and mounted too a plurality of struts oriented in the vertical direction. Once the unitary frame is formed, photovoltaic modules slide into slots running the length of the rails and are thus retained in the unitary frame. Also added to the unitary frame are a series of power conversion elements, retaining brackets, mounting brackets, and cleaning elements. The completed unitized photovoltaic assembly can be fabricated off-site, transported as a single unit and installed to a roof or other surface with the use of a specialized lifting frame, also disclosed. Additional unitized photovoltaic assemblies can be mechanically and electrically interconnected to form a complete photovoltaic system.

Pivot-Fit Connection Apparatus and System for Photovoltaic Arrays

An apparatus and system for quickly and easily assembling PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In some embodiments, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is angled into the frame with respect to the planar surface of the modules. Various components may engage within the angled groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array using what may be referred to as a pivot-fit connection between the components and angled groove. Other embodiments may operate with PV modules having frames without angled grooves as by use of wraparound brackets.

Counterbalanced dual axis solar tracking system

A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts.

Energy storage system

In an energy storage system, power from at least one of a solar cell, a commercial AC power source, and a storage battery is supplied to load devices. In the daytime, under the condition that an amount of power generated by the solar cell is less than an amount of power consumed by the load device, the discharge from the storage battery to the load device is permitted or prohibited if the charge level of the storage battery is higher or is not higher than the reference charge level. The discharge from the storage battery which makes the charge level of the storage battery lower than the reference level is permitted at night.

Solar tracker for rotary high-concentration photovoltaic solar modules for roofs and solar farms

It comprises a frame with an upper structure ( 4 ) supporting photovoltaic modules ( 12 ) and further comprises a solar tracking mechanism which produces the frame's rotation with an azimuthal axis and a horizontal axis. The frame comprises a base ( 3 ) with assembled profiles, integrated with the ground. The upper structure ( 4 ) comprises lateral profiles ( 5 ) in a Z-shape, placed one on each side; an upper central profile ( 7 ) and a lower central profile ( 8 ) connected with connecting rods ( 15 ) and placed longitudinally among said lateral profiles ( 5 ), and transversal crossbeams ( 9 ) in the lower part of the lateral profiles ( 5 ) and the central profile ( 6 ). An actuator ( 11 ) located on the central part of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) causes a relative movement of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) and this way the horizontal rotation of the modules ( 12 ) is generated.

Light weight molded roof tile with integrated solar capabilities

An improved building roof tile that is featherweight, category 5 hurricane proof, yields a high R-value, offer low thermal transference into attic space, will retrofit any sloped roof without structural build-up, can be molded into single or triple units, cannot break under foot or when extreme pressures are applied, can produce solar energy, is easy to transport and install and can molded to look like slate, wood, flat or roll tile. The tile is made of polymeric isocyanate component and water based HCFC-2455fa blown.

Solar window apparatus and method

A window includes first and second panes and a frame coupled to the first and second panes to form an air gap there between. The window further includes an electrical generator disposed in the air gap configured to convert electromagnetic radiation to electricity. The window further includes a venting system configured to vent heat from the air gap away from the first pane or the second pane. The window further includes first and second reflective coatings respectively disposed on first surfaces of the panes. The first surfaces face the air gap, and the reflective coatings are configured to reflect infrared radiation into the air gap. The window further includes first and second antireflective coatings respectively disposed on second surfaces of the panes. The second surfaces face away from the air gap, and the antireflective coatings are configured to transmit visible light and infrared radiation into the air gap.

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Device for fastening panel-form mats

The invention relates to a device for fastening panel-form mats, in particular flexible photovoltaic solar panels, to a supporting structure, having at least one clamping clip ( 10 ) in the shape of a section of a profiled body made of plastics material having opposing profiled limbs ( 12, 14 ), which form a clamping space ( 18 ) therebetween for a holding region ( 8 ) of the relevant mat received therein. In the clamping space the profiled limbs ( 12, 14 ) rest with a resilient clamping force against the upper face and the lower face of the holding region ( 8 ). The profiled limb ( 14 ), which in the clamped state rests against the lower face of the holding region ( 8 ) facing the supporting structure, forms a fixing surface ( 26 ) on the outer face thereof, which is provided with a connecting element ( 30 ) for attaching to the supporting structure.

Energy display system

The present invention provides an energy display system, comprising a first electric power detection device that can detect the power consumption of grid power, a second electric power detection device that can detect the power consumption of electric power generated by a solar electric power generation device, third electric power detection devices that can detect the power consumption of household electric loads on the basis of grid power and generated power respectively, a fourth electric power detection device that can detect the power consumption resulting from charging of a traveling object on the basis of grid power and generated power respectively, and a display device that is connected with the first through fourth electric power detection devices and can display the power consumption detected by those electric power detection devices; hence, the power consumption due to the household electric loads and power consumption resulting from charging of the traveling object can be displayed on the basis of grid power and generated power respectively.

Solar cell module

A solar cell module of the present invention includes a solar cell panel having a laminated-glass structure in which a solar cell 18 a configured to carry out photoelectric conversion of sunlight is interposed between a light receiving surface glass 18 b and a rear surface glass 18 c . At least one long supporting member 19 is disposed and secured on a surface of the rear surface glass 18 c , along a longitudinal direction of the solar cell panel 18.

Camming clamp for roof seam

A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion.

Photovoltaic module with removable wind deflector

A photovoltaic (PV) module assembly including a PV module, a deflector, and a clip. The PV module includes a PV device and a frame. A PV laminate is assembled to the frame, and the frame includes a support arm forming a seat. The deflector defines a front face and a rear face, with the clip extending from either the trailing frame member or the rear face of the deflector. In a mounted state, the deflector is nested within the seat and is releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip. In some embodiments, the support arm forms a second seat, with the PV module assembly providing a second mounted state in which the deflector is in a differing orientation/slope, nested within the second seat and releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip.

System for Mounting Objects to Polymeric Membranes

A mounting system and method to elastically attach an object to a support structure with an elastic membrane. The elastic membrane allows the objected attached thereto to elastically extend in a direction away from the support structure as force is exerted on the object. The elastic membrane includes two surface areas, the first surface area extending peripherally along a perimeter a bottom surface of the elastic membrane and a remaining second surface area. The first surface area being thermally bonded to the support structure, while the second surface area remaining separable from the support structure.

Distributed inverter and intelligent gateway

A system and apparatus for generating power. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a power module for coupling to a DC power source via a DC bus, wherein the power module (i) converts a first power from the DC power source to a second power, and (ii) comprises a maximum power point tracking module unit for dynamically adjusting a load voltage of the DC power source; an AC bus; and a controller, physically separate from the power module and coupled to the power module via the AC bus, for operatively controlling the power module.

Photoelectric conversion element module and architectural structure

A photoelectric conversion element module includes a first base material, a second base material, a photoelectric conversion element having a light incident side and sealing portion and arranged between the first and second base materials, an anchoring layer adapted to anchor one of main sides of a light incident side and a side opposite to the light incident side, and one of a main side of the first and second base material opposed to one of the main sides, and a covering section adapted to cover the sealing portion. The Young's modulus of the covering section is 0 MPa or more and 20 MPa or less.

Attachment structures for building integrable photovoltaic modules

Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules having specially configured attachment structures for securing these modules to building structures and other BIP modules. In certain embodiments, a BIP module includes a base sheet supporting photovoltaic cells and having a rigid polymer portion and a flexible polymer portion. The flexible portion is designed to be penetrated with mechanical fasteners during installation. The flexible portion may include fastening pointers and/or through holes for identifying specific penetration locations. The rigid portion provides necessary structural rigidity and support to the module and more specifically to the photovoltaic cells. In certain other embodiments, a BIP module includes an adhesive bumper strip disposed along one edge of the module and configured for secure this module with respect to another module. During installation, the strip is positioned between a back sealing sheet of one module and a front sealing sheet of another module.

Flat-roof mounting system for photovoltaic modules

A mounting system for positioning at least one photovoltaic module of a PV-module unit on a planar flat roof in an inclined position defining an angle with the flat roof, comprising: a frame, wherein the frame defines a PV-module unit mounting side, a back side, two lateral sides, and a bottom side, which commonly define a prism, the base area of which corresponds to one of the lateral sides, the cover area of which corresponds to the other one of the lateral sides, and a jacket area of which corresponds to the mounting side, the back side and the bottom side. The mounting and back sides intersect along an imaginary line which defines a ridge arranged oppositely to the bottom side. A wind deflector may be attached to the back side such that an open ridge gap is formed and connects an interior of the prism to the environment.

Integral module power conditioning system

An integral solar module power conditioning system includes one or more solar module support frames. Each frame includes a plurality of plug-and-play electrical connectors integrated therewith. A microinverter or microinverter connector is also integrated with each frame. Each frame is configured to receive a respective solar electric module and to carry electrical power through a plurality of solar electric modules and corresponding microinverters connected together via a plurality of solar module support frames connected together via the plurality of integrated plug-and-play electrical connectors.

Mounting system for photovoltaic arrays

A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The mounting system includes a plurality of standoff mounts which are secured to a substrate in a grid system, elongated mounting rails which are secured onto the standoff mounts in parallel, and attachment rails secured to opposing side edges of the PV panels. The attachment rails and mounting rails include interfitting mating formations which interlock to suspend the PV panels between the mounting rails and above the substrate.

Diagonal mounting bracket for a photovoltaic module

A photovoltaic module has a diagonal mounting bracket for structural attachment of the module to a support structure. The photovoltaic module has a back cover with an outer surface and a diagonal mounting bracket is attached to the back cover and extends along at least a portion of a diagonal of the back cover. A method of forming a photovoltaic module with a diagonal mounting bracket is also described.

Low Profile Power Conversion System for Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Systems

The disclosed embodiments and principles provide a way to integrate high-efficiency, low-profile power electronics with localized maximum power point tracking (MPPT) into a rooftop shingle-based photovoltaic power system. DC-DC power converters having a height, or profile, as low as ¼ inch for a 200 W power output, are able to be included in a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roof shingle. The DC-DC power converters increase the relatively low voltage produced by two rows of series-connected photovoltaic shingles, each including photovoltaic cells, to a high voltage used by a DC-AC inverter. For example, DC-DC power converter increases the voltage produced by two rows of series-connected photovoltaic shingles from several tens of volts to approximately 400 volts. Thus, the DC-DC power converters provide a large voltage step-up using a low profile and with very high efficiency.

Thermally Efficient Power Conversion Modules for Space Solar Power

A space solar power system that has sun-tracking curved reflectors, such as off-axis parabolic reflectors, a secondary reflector, and a power conversion module for converting the sunlight into microwave energy and transmit the energy to remote locations. The power conversion module can have a modular stepped conical shape, with additional radiator area configured in vertical sidewalls, horizontal radiator panels, or both. Hinged, fold-out units can house the microwave conversion electronics and the antenna for transmitting the microwave radiation to the remote ground station.

High efficiency conterbalanced dual axis solar tracking array frame system

A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts.

Solar Panel Attachment System

A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment.

Power generation apparatus

A power generation apparatus includes a power calculation unit configured to receive voltage information and temperature information from a power generation module, and calculate power generation information of the power generation module based on the received voltage information and temperature information.

Clip fastener for photovoltaic system

A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic module including a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic cells. The frame includes a lower flange. A module rail includes a module-support portion supporting the lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A clip fastener defines a press-fit channel in which the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and the module-support portion of the module rail are press fit to secure the module to the module-support portion of the module rail.

Integrated jumpers for building integrable photovoltaic modules

Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules having integrated jumpers for interconnecting similar modules in adjacent rows. An integrated jumper is provided on a back side of the photovoltaic portion of the module and includes at least two interconnected jumper contact points. The module also has two connectors provided on the front side of its flap portion. Each connector has at least one connector contact point connected to one or more photovoltaic cells of the module. When a module is positioned over flap portions of two other modules previously installed in an adjacent row, the two jumper contact points on the back side of this new module make electrical connections to the two connector contact points on the front side of the installed modules. In turn, these connections interconnect the photovoltaic cells of the two modules without any need for additional connectors or operations.

Wind turbines and methods for capturing wind energy

Wind turbines and energy capturing assemblies for capturing fluid energy are provided. The wind turbines includes a plurality of helical air foil blades mounted for rotation about an axis, and a cylindrical airfoil mounted along the axis and shaped to direct a flow of fluid, such as, air or water, toward the plurality of helical airfoil blades. Incorporating photovoltaic devices within the turbines can enhance the energy capturing capacity of some turbines. The energy capturing assemblies include a plurality of airfoil blades mounted for rotation about an axis, a structure having an outer surface shaped to direct a flow of fluid toward the plurality of airfoil blades; and an electrical generator operatively connected to the plurality of airfoil blades. The structure may be a building, a residence, a tower, a tank, or a vessel. Methods and devices for capturing fluid energy are also included.

Apparatus and method for altering an operating window of a device

According to an aspect of the disclosure, a controller configured to detect a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detect a location of a mobile device associated with a site and alter the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location. Correspondingly, a method includes detecting a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detecting a location of a mobile device associated with the site and altering the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location.

Electrical routing structures for building integrable photovoltaic arrays

Provided are electrical routing structures for installing on buildings and for interconnecting adjacent rows of building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the ends of these rows. The electrical routing structures may be also used for sealing interfaces with other building components, such as asphalt shingles. An electrical routing structure may include a base, top flap, side flap, and one or two connectors. After the structure is installed, the base is aligned with photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in one row and bridges a gap between photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in two adjacent rows. The connectors may be used to interconnect BIPV modules positioned at the ends of two adjacent rows.

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same are disclosed. The sheet metal based solar panels can include a flexible photovoltaic solar module laminated onto a thin, flexible metal sheet. Such solar panels can be mounted on and tensioned within a support frame that is twisted out of plane with respect to a reference planar datum surface. The resulting surface can be a hyperbolic paraboloid, which can be aesthetically pleasing while improving structural stability and maximizing angular exposure to the sun.

Photovoltaic module

A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size.

Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Energy management system

An energy management system has an integration control portion that performs control to charge a storage battery with a power of such an amount that a power consumption including a power supplied by a supply portion is equal to or smaller than a target value indicated by power consumption target information recorded in a recording portion when a power consumption detected by a detection portion is smaller than the target value, and to supply a building with a power with which the storage battery is charged such that the power consumption including the power supplied by the supply portion coincides in amount with a power equal to or smaller than the target value indicated by the power consumption target information recorded in the recording portion when the power consumption detected by the detection portion is larger than the target value.

Solar panel assembly with movable barriers

A solar panel assembly including a solar panel spaced from a surface to create a gap and a barrier movable between an open position and a closed position, the barrier being adapted to inhibit airflow through said gap below said solar panel when in the closed position. The assembly may further include a rack supporting the solar panel and resting on the surface. The barrier may be adapted to move from the open position to the closed position upon detection of conditions indicative of a fire. In this way air flow below the solar panel is permitted during normal operation of the solar panel assembly but is inhibited upon detection of a fire.

Home energy management apparatus and method for interworking with new renewable energy

A home energy management apparatus and method for interworking with a new renewable energy are provided.

Photovoltaic device

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

Photovoltaic assemblies and methods for transporting

A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.

Switching device

In the present invention, a main switch circuit ( 13 ) is provided between an electric power line (PL), to which voltage outputted from a solar cell ( 11 ) is applied, and a battery module ( 12 ). A protection circuit ( 19 ) turns OFF the main switch circuit ( 13 ) to protect the battery module ( 12 ) from overcharging when the voltage (VBAT) of the battery module ( 12 ) is equal to or greater than an upper limit voltage. The voltage outputted from the solar cell ( 11 ) is set so as to be greater than the upper limit voltage to allow the battery module ( 12 ) to be charged to the upper limit voltage. When a charge ON command signal has been received, a control unit ( 18 ) turns ON only a sub-switch circuit ( 14 ) to introduce current from the solar cell ( 11 ) into a parallel circuit ( 15 ) and to suppress the voltage (VPL) of the power line (PL) to less than the upper limit voltage before turning ON the main switch circuit ( 13 ).

Solar module with a plug-in device

A solar module with a front side surface and a rear side surface, has a front side encapsulation element which forms the front side surface of the solar module, a multiplicity of solar cells which are connected electrically to one another, a rear side encapsulation element which forms the rear side surface of the solar module with a rear side surface plane and has a polymer plastic film, and at least one plug-in device connecting to a complementary structure. The plug-in device is at least partially laminated into the rear side encapsulation element, in the region of an overlapping section, wherein the rear site encapsulation element has an opening and the plug-in device is arranged at least partially in the opening. The plug-in device projects beyond the rear side surface plane of the solar module by a maximum of 15 mm.

Modular roofing system

A modular roofing system includes a lower set of co-adjacent rectangular panels locked together by an upper set of co-adjacent hexagonal tiles made from a light-weight rigid urethane foam material coated with a durable outer layer of non-foam polyurethane plastic. The tiles can carry photovoltaic cells that interconnect at opposite ends to adjacent tiles. The cells can be replaced on the existing installed tiles using an aligned locking structure for aligning electrical contacts and sealing the cells. Length adjustable modular gutter tiles terminate an array of tiles along a lower roof edge.

Anchor for solar module

An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules. The anchor can include a rotatable clamp device coupled to the clamp body, the rotatable clamp device configured to press a first web of the one or more webs against the first clamping face. The anchor can also include a rotatable height adjustment member coupled to the rotatable clamp device, the rotatable height adjustment member configured to raise or lower at least the clamp body. The rotatable clamp device and the rotatable height adjustment member can be configured to rotate about the same axis.

Anchor for solar module

An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.

Solar panel rack

A solar panel rack may comprise a vertical support, a transverse support, brackets attaching hollow beams to the transverse support, and brackets configured to attach solar panels or solar panel assemblies to the hollow beams. Internal splices may couple collinearly arranged hollow beams in the solar panel rack. Some or all of these components may be formed from folded sheet metal blanks comprising bend lines predefined by bend-inducing features formed in the blanks. Preformed slots, holes, or other openings in the sheet metal blanks may predefine the relative positions of various components in the solar panel rack and predefine the positions of solar panels or solar panel assemblies to be supported by the solar panel rack. Individual components of the solar panel rack may be useful in other structures and applications apart from solar panel racks.

Assembly for securing a component to a roof

Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp.

Flagpole illumination device

An illumination device having a pole mount, a light support that extends from the pole mount, a lighting unit is connected to the pole mount, and a solar panel assembly is mounted to the lighting unit. The pole mount is adapted to be fitted to poles having different diameters. In another embodiment an illumination apparatus is provided having a pole mount and a lighting assembly, and the pole mount has a first clamp half and a second clamp half. A hinge joins the first half and the second clamp half together and the first clamp half and the second clamp half are movable from an open clamp position to a closed clamp position. When in the closed clamp position the pole mount clamp defines a pole opening. A first light support extends from the first clamp half and a light emitting assembly is supported by the first light support.

Windows and doors having integrated solar powered charging devices

An integral energy collector and charging system is provided in windows, associated screens and doors so as to facilitate harvesting of solar energy through solar energy collectors unique distribution channels for employing such energy to charge storage batteries which, in turn, provide energy to power outlets. The power outlets may be accessed in order to charge various types of devices. The system is employable with a wide variety of window and door constructions.

Photovoltaic Roofing Systems With Inner Corner Flashings

The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy and provides inside corner flashings useful for flashing photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic roofing elements are disposed in a staggered configuration.

Power control system

To provide a power control system which evaluates an applied control pattern over a period of a certain length or more, so as to be used for the subsequent control with a configuration in which a discharge start time and output of an electric storage device are changed.

Boron containing perylene monoimides, a process for their production, their use as building blocks for the production of perylene monoimide derivatives, monoimide derivatives and their use in dye-sensitized solar cells

Boron-comprising perylene monoimides and a process for producing the boron-comprising perylene monoimides are provided. The boron-comprising perylene monoimides are useful as building blocks for producing perylene monoimide derivatives and monoimide derivatives. The boron-comprising perylene monoimides are also useful for preparing dye-sensitized solar cells.

Thermal growth compensators, systems, and methods

A thermal compensation apparatus is disclosed including an elongated element extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A length of the elongated element from the proximal end to the distal end decreases in response to an increase in the temperature of the elongated element from a baseline temperature. The length of the elongated element increases in response to a decrease in the temperature of the elongated element from the baseline temperature. In various embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated in solar module mounting systems.

Solar Roof Module for metal buildings

The Solar Roof Module is a factory assembled Roof mounted Solar Power system that incorporates a Solar panel for generating DC Power, a battery system for power storage which is used by dedicated purpose components such as Lighting, Security and Fire Safety Alarm systems. The solar roof module is operated with advanced management and wireless control features. The solar roof module is incorporated into a Metal Roof Panel that will allow it to be simply installed onto a metal building roof during construction.

Modular Power Conversion System

A modular power conversion system. The modular power conversion system includes at least one first electric resource, a modular power stage, at least one second electric resource, and wherein the modular power stage comprising at last one module including power electronics for converting power between the at least one first electronic resource and the at least one second electric resource.

Adjustable mounting assembly for standing seam panels

An adjustable mounting assembly ( 70 a/ 70 b ) for installing solar cell modules ( 58 ) on a building surface ( 34 ) is disclosed. The mounting assembly ( 70 a/ 70 b ) includes a mounting device ( 74 ), a stud ( 114 ) that may be threaded to the mounting device ( 74 ), a clamping member ( 142 ) that may be positioned on the stud ( 114 ), and a nut ( 128 ) that may be threaded onto the stud ( 114 ) to secure the clamping member ( 142 ) to the mounting device ( 74 ). A nut ( 126 ) is fixed to the stud ( 114 ) at an intermediate location along its length. This fixed nut ( 126 ) may be used to tighten the stud ( 114 ) to a mounting device ( 74 ), and furthermore may be positioned such that the stud ( 114 ) does not extend into a slot ( 90 ) of the mounting device ( 74 ).

Adjustable solar panel cap and method of manufacturing same

A solar panel cap and light cap secured to a wall or parapet through the use of a fixed coping having two vertical supports on either side of a locking channel. The vertical supports are biased or resilient to secure the coping to the top of the parapet or wall. The locking channel is configured to slidably receive a locking insert from a solar panel cap or light cap, each configured to connect to an adjacent cap such that they are electrically coupled. The solar panel caps include a horizontal base and an angled solar panel pivotally attached on one edge to the horizontal base. Support plates are pivotally attached to opposite edges of both the horizontal base and the angled solar panel such that when they overlap and are secured to one another the angled solar panel is adjustably positionable relative to the horizontal base.

Solar panel rack

A solar panel rack may comprise one or more sheet metal brackets configured to attach solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may include clinching tabs configured to be clinched to features on the solar panels to attach the solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may further include protrusions configured to facilitate electrical contact between the brackets and the solar panels when the clinching tabs are clinched to features on the solar panels. The sheet metal brackets may additionally or alternatively include positioning tabs configured to contact features on the solar panels to position the solar panels in desired locations on the solar panel rack.

Encapsulating material for solar cell and solar cell module

An encapsulating material for solar cell that is capable of suppressing the corrosion of metal and the occurrence of yellowing at a high temperature and has excellent long-term reliability in a constant temperature and humidity is provided. The encapsulating material for solar cell of the invention contains an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, a hindered amine-based light stabilizer, a hindered phenol-based stabilizer, and a phosphorous-based stabilizer as essential components.

Load Management in Hybrid Electrical Systems

Various implementations described herein are directed to systems and methods for managing a plurality of loads connected to a plurality of power sources using a switching apparatus. Apparatuses described herein may include multi-throw switches designed for fast and efficient switching of loads. Methods described herein may include selecting one or more loads from a group of loads to connect to one or more alternative power sources, and selecting one or more loads to connect to a main (e.g. utility) electrical grid. 1. An electrical system comprising:a photovoltaic generator;a utility electrical grid;a plurality of switches configured to receive power from the photovoltaic generator and the utility electrical grid;a plurality of electrical loads, wherein each electrical load is connectable to the photovoltaic generator or the utility electrical grid; anda controller configured to connect or disconnect one or more of the plurality of electrical loads to and from the photovoltaic generator and the utility electrical grid, determine that power generated by the photovoltaic generator exceeds a power consumption of one or more first electrical loads connected to the photovoltaic generator by a first value,', 'determine that a power consumption of each electrical load of one or more second electrical loads connected to the utility electrical grid exceeds the first value, and', 'store excess power generated by the photovoltaic generator to a storage device., 'wherein the controller is configured to2. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein each switch comprises a plurality of throws claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of throws maintain the photovoltaic generator and the utility electrical grid in a disconnected state.3. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the storage device is configured to output power to one or more of the plurality of electrical loads.4. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured reduce the power generated by the ...

LIGHT RAY CONCENTRATOR

An optical device and systems using an optical device are provided, where the optical device may be configured for collimating incoming light rays. The optical device may include a host medium substantially comprised of a transparent material and an array of substantially transparent structures embedded within the host medium. The structures of the array each include a convex side presented to the incoming light rays and a concave side that passes light rays through toward the output face of the host medium, collimating the rays. Multiple stages of arrays may be provided in the optical device, typically with lengthening aspect ratios and increasing indexes of refraction in a direction from the input face toward the output face. The systems may use the optical device for using an exterior light to illuminate an interior space in a building or to generate power. 1. An optical device having an input face and an output face , the optical device configured for collimating incoming light rays that are arriving at the input face at a wide range of incident angles , the optical device comprising:a. a host medium substantially comprised of a transparent material, the host medium providing the input face and the output face;b. a first array of substantially transparent structures embedded within the host medium, the first array substantially parallel to the input face of the host medium, and wherein the structures of the first array each include a convex side presented to the incoming light rays and a concave side that passes light rays through toward the output face of the host medium.2. The optical device of further including a second array of substantially transparent structures embedded within the host medium claim 1 , and wherein the second array is substantially parallel to the first array and located between the first array and the output face.3. The optical device of further including a third array of substantially transparent structures embedded within the host ...

Encapsulating material for solar cell and solar cell module

An encapsulating material for solar cell of the invention contains an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, an organic peroxide, at least one crosslinking aid selected from a group consisting of divinyl aromatic compounds, cyanurates, diallyl compounds, triallyl compounds, oximes and maleimides, and a (meth)acrylate-based monomer. The content of the (meth)acrylate-based monomer in the encapsulating material for solar cell is in a range of 0.1 parts by weight to 5.0 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, and the content of the crosslinking aid in the encapsulating material for solar cell is in a range of 0.1 parts by weight to 3 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer.

TRANSPARENT, PHOTOVOLTAIC, THERMALLY INSULATING, CONSTRUCTION WALL COMPRISING CORRUGATED MATERIAL, AND BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM

A photovoltaic construction wall is provided, having an inner surface adapted to face an inner enclosed space, and an outer surface adapted to gather energy from the sun when installed. The wall is used in buildings and also in buildings in building complexes. The construction wall includes a multi-layered composite wall comprising plates made from corrugated cardboard, an insulating space and a photovoltaic panel. The multi-layered composite wall has a first inwardly disposed dense, organically based panel to which is affixed a first plate made from corrugated cardboard, the flutes of the corrugated cardboard construction being disposed transversely to the panel surface; a second dense, organically based panel affixed to the aforementioned plate, to the second dense, organically based panel is affixed a second plate made from a denser corrugated cardboard, the flutes of which are disposed transversely to the panel surface, providing inertia to temperature variations; a third dense, organically based panel connected to said second plate, which third dense, organically based panel has a light absorbing layer on an outwardly disposed surface thereof; and, connected to the light absorbing layer or the third dense, organically based panel, a third plate made from corrugated cardboard the flutes of which are disposed transversely to the panel surface. The third plate has an air gap outwardly disposed thereof in which air is free to circulate by means of vents disposed at the extreme ends of the photovoltaic panel. The photovoltaic panel is made up of photovoltaic cells transparent to infrared radiation from the sun. It is structurally connected to the construction wall at a distance defining said air gap and disposed outwardly so as to gather the sun's rays when installed. 120-. (canceled)21. A process of constructing a photovoltaic construction wall having an inner surface adapted to face an inner enclosed space and an outer surface adapted to face the environment when ...

Electricity Supply Device for theTransport of Containers such as Refrigerator Containers

A device includes a structure adapted to be coupled to the roof of a container, and which includes a main cabling that passes through the device between the front and rear ends thereof and which allows two or more devices to be connected together; and secondary cabling, with at least one connection terminal, which is connected to the main cabling and is used to supply electricity to at least the container on which same is situated; and an arm for securing/releasing twistlock securing elements by a mechanical system, the ends of the arms being provided with terminals for connecting the main cabling.

Novel method of using stored solar heat for water heating

A novel method is described for room heating using stored solar heat. Solar heat is stored in an insulated tank by using scrap and inexpensive heat absorbing or heat storing materials. Stored heat can then be extracted by air circulation for room heating. The temperature of the room air is controlled by a thermostat. When the room temperature drops below the set point on the thermostat, a circulating air pump turns on and extract the solar heat until the room temperature air reaches the desired set temperature. Once room temperature reaches the set point in the thermostat, the air circulation pump turns off.

Energy management server, energy management method, and program

According to an embodiment, management server includes estimator, scheduler, acquisition unit, monitoring unit, receiver and setting unit. Estimator calculates estimated value of energy demand in building with electric appliance. Scheduler creates schedule of appliance based on estimated value. Acquisition unit acquires actual value of energy demand. Monitoring unit monitors error between estimated value and actual value. Receiver receives DR signal containing information which prompts suppression of energy consumption in a designated period. Setting unit sets threshold. Estimator recalculates estimated value if error is equal or more than threshold. Scheduler reforms schedule based on the recalculated estimated value.

DELIVERY LANDING PADS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)

Delivery landing pads for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. A disclosed landing pad to support a UAV includes a landing surface, and a pressure sensor operatively coupled to the landing surface. The landing pad also includes a processor to determine a presence of the UAV on the landing pad and calculate a weight of a payload transported by the UAV based on a measurement of the pressure sensor to determine whether the payload has been delivered to the landing pad.

INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS

A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. 16-. (canceled)7. A flexible plastic film comprising: an electrochromic component;', 'an organic photovoltaic component coated monolithically on top of the electrochromic component; and', 'a common transparent conducting electrode connecting organic photovoltaic cell(s) (anode) and an electrochromic device (cathode), the photovoltaic cathode being electrically connected with the electrochromic anode., 'a flexible and transparent substrate;'}8. The flexible plastic film of claim 7 , further comprising a battery and switching elements.9. The flexible plastic film of claim 8 , wherein the electrochromic device can be driven to a dark state by the battery in an absence of a photovoltage.10. The flexible plastic film of claim 8 , wherein the organic photovoltaic cell(s) charges the battery. The present invention is a Divisional application under 35 U.S.C. §121 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/079,909, filed Nov. 14, 2013, now allowed, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/726,490, filed Nov. 14, 2012, and entitled “INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The present invention is directed to the integration of a photovoltaic window, in the form of SolarWindow™, and an electrochromic window, in the generic form, to produce an energy-saving integrated dynamic window unit, and more particularly, to specific methods for implementing ...

INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS

A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. 1. A two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) comprising:an outer pane on a sun-ward side of the window unit,an inner pane on an opposite side of the outer pane from the sun-ward side of the window unit,wherein the outer pane is coated on an inside surface of the IGU with a organic photovoltaic module including one or more cells connected in series and/or parallel, andwherein the inner pane is coated on an inside surface of the IGU with a single-polarity electrochromic window,the outer pane and the inner pane being electrically connected such that a voltage produced by the organic photovoltaic module, when illuminated, drives the electrochromic window into a low VLT state.2. The two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) of claim 1 , further comprising manual controls and a battery.3. The two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) of claim 2 , wherein the outer pane and the inner pane are electrically connected and include the manual controls and the battery in parallel such that the electrochromic element can be driven to a dark state in an absence of a photovoltage.4. The two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) of claim 2 , wherein the organic photovoltaic module charges the battery.5. The two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) of claim 2 , further comprising polarity inverter that enables the battery to be used to speed a bleaching process of the electrochromic element.6. A two-pane insulated glass window unit (IGU) comprising:an outer pane on a ...