СОЛНЕЧНЫЙ НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬ

Сущность изобретения: в солнечном нагревателе, оборудованном системами слежения за солнцем, верхняя панель оборудована линзовыми концентраторами. В корпусе нагревателя установлены сотовые элементы, имеющие наклонные стенки, между которыми размещены площадки из жаропрочного материала, служащие приемными элементами. Зазор между сотовыми элементами и дном корпуса заполнен текучей рабочей средой. Концентраторы выполнены в виде двух собирающих и одной рассеивающей линзы. Приемные элементы выполнены с радиаторами. 3 з. п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ГЕНЕРИРОВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ ФОТОГАЛЬВАНИЧЕСКИХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ

Данное изобретение относится к установке для генерирования электрической энергии с помощью фотогальванических элементов. Установка для получения электрической энергии с помощью фотогальванических элементов (3), которые находятся на образованной, в частности, с помощью несущих торсов (21) и регулировочных тросов (22) или подобного несущей конструкции (2), с возможностью поворота вокруг, по меньшей мере, приблизительно вертикально ориентированных осей, за счет чего обеспечивается возможность их следования за движением Солнца с востока на запад, и которые, кроме того, выполнены с возможностью поворота вокруг, по меньшей мере, приблизительно горизонтально ориентированных осей, за счет чего обеспечивается возможность их регулирования в соответствии с возвышением солнца. Согласно изобретению фотогальванические элементы (3) закреплены, по меньшей мере, на приблизительно параллельных друг другу и приблизительно горизонтально ориентированных несущих балках (20, 20а) или подобном, причем несущие ...

АВТОГЕЛИОУСТАНОВКА

Автогелиоустановка предназначена для утилизации солнечной энергии. Автогелиоустановка содержит гелиоколлектор в виде цилиндра приемников (1) с рефлектором (11) и механизм их ориентации на солнце с приводом. Механизм ориентации содержит храповые колеса (17), спиральные (20) и цилиндрические (19) пружины, неподвижный (15) и подвижный (16) упоры. Все зенитально и азимутально подвижные узлы и детали смонтированы на скобе (4) с противовесом (36). Привод содержит емкость (23) со сливом (24) и фиксатором (25) слива. Емкость (23) расположена с возможностью наполнения ее жидкостью из стационарного резервуара (29) с калиброванным патрубком (30) и мерной чашей (31). Емкость (23) подвешена на тросе (22), намотанном и закрепленном на шкиве оси скобы (4). Изобретение позволяет повысить КПД гелиоустановки за счет автоматической ориентации ее узлов. 3 ил.

МЕХАНИЗМ НАВЕДЕНИЯ НА СОЛНЦЕ

Устройство предназначено для обеспечения наведения на солнце преобразователей его энергии. Установка состоит из двух механизмов наведения на солнце, обеспечивающих перемещение преобразователей, при этом механизмы соединены друг с другом через гидравлическую или пневматическую прямую силовую передачу, причем при перемещении солнечного преобразователя, приводимого в движение одним из указанных механизмов наведения в соответствии с перемещением солнца, обеспечивается в соответствии с последним и перемещение другого преобразователя, приводимого в движение вторым механизмом. Устройство позволяет обеспечить экономичное и простое управление солнечными преобразователями. 2 с. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

Способ автоматической ориентации по Солнцу источников гелиоэнергетики и контур управления следящей системой

... 1. Способ автоматической ориентации объектов управления по источнику электромагнитного излучения, согласно которому в плоскости, перпендикулярной оси ориентации объектов управления, в двухмерной системе координат регистрируют уровень облучения приемника солнечного излучения, по разности интенсивности облучения приемника в пределах горизонтальной оси формируют сигнал отклонения объектов управления по азимуту, в пределах вертикальной оси - по углу места от действительного направления излучения, при этом при положительной полярности и уровне сигнала отклонения больше порога ограничения (чувствительности) формируют команду на включение соответствующего двигателя следящего привода; при отрицательной полярности и уровне сигнала отклонения больше порога ограничения (чувствительности) по абсолютной величине формируют команду на реверс соответствующего двигателя следящего привода; при уровне сигналов меньше порога ограничения (чувствительности) по абсолютной величине соответствующий привод следящей ...

СОЛНЕЧНАЯ СИСТЕМА С ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕМ СОЛНЦА

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЯ СОЛНЕЧНОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ

... 1. Устройство для преобразования солнечной энергии, содержащее: ! улавливающий солнечное излучение блок, содержащий, по меньшей мере, одну линзу, имеющую входную поверхность для падающего солнечного излучения и выходную поверхность для испускания солнечного излучения в преломленной форме к ! концентрирующему солнечное излучение блоку, содержащему отражающую поверхность для отражения солнечного излучения, падающего на отражающую поверхность с выходной поверхности линзы, по меньшей мере, к одной целевой области концентрирующего солнечное излучение блока, отличающееся тем, что устройство содержит позиционирующее средство для осуществления ориентации улавливающего солнечное излучение блока и концентрирующего солнечное излучение блока относительно друг друга путем поворота вокруг, по меньшей мере, одной оси, перпендикулярной к плоскости, образуемой линзой. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оси поворота улавливающего солнечное излучение блока и концентрирующего солнечное излучение ...

PICKUP OF TRACKING DEVICE OF HELIOUNIT

Alignment device for parabolic trough collectors, has photovoltaic cell provided in position within parabola, so that reflected solar radiation illuminates absorber pipe relative to base parabola if trough is tilted in one direction

The device has a photovoltaic cell that is provided in a position within the parabola, so that the reflected solar radiation of parabolic trough illuminates an absorber pipe relative to the base parabola if the parabolic trough is tilted in one direction. The photovoltaic cell is provided in position relative to the parabola, so that illumination is provided directly from the sun, when the parabolic trough is inclined in one direction. The photovoltaic cell is wired with a motor and is adjusted according to mechanical connection.

Steuerungssystem für Solaranlagen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Steuerungssystem für Solaranlagen mit einem um mindestens eine Schwenkachse verschwenkbaren Solarmodul, mit einer Antriebseinrichtung enthaltend eine dem Solarmodul zugeordnete Antriebseinheit zum sonnenstandsabhängigen Nachführen des Solarmoduls und eine Ansteuereinheit zum Ansteuern der Antriebseinheit, wobei eine Mehrzahl von jeweils einen Wechselrichter umfassende Ansteuereinheiten und/oder eine Mehrzahl von Antriebseinheiten mittels einer gemeinsamen Batterieeinheit (8) mit elektrischer Energie versorgt sind, wobei die Batterieeinheit im Normalbetrieb mittels eines zwischen dem Stromversorgungsnetz und der Batterieeinheit angeordneten Ladegeräts aufladbar ist.

Positioning system for sun beds comprises control unit linked to database, in which data about global position of system and the orientation of base and bed with respect to sky are stored

The positioning system for sun beds (1.1 - 1.5) comprises a control unit (4) linked to a database. This stores data about the global position of the system and the orientation of a base (2) and the bed with respect to the sky. An independent claim is included for a method for positioning sun beds using the system.

Sensorvorrichtung und Vorrichtung zur Umwandlung von Sonnenlicht in eine andere Energieform

... ung (2) zur Erfassung des reflektierten Sonnenlichts mehrerer beweglicher Spiegel (1, 1', 1'') einer Vorrichtung zur Umwandlung von Sonnenlicht in eine andere Energieform, bei welcher die Spiegel (1, 1', 1'') mittels einer Nachführungsvorrichtung (4) so dem Sonnenstand nachgeführt werden, dass diese das Sonnenlicht gemeinsam auf eine Wandlervorrichtung (3), welche das Sonnenlicht in die andere Energieform wandelt, reflektieren. Des Weiteren bezieht sich die Erfindung auf eine Vorrichtung zur Umwandlung von Sonnenlicht in eine andere Energieform. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Sensorvorrichtung (2) für jeden der Spiegel (1, 1', 1'') eine erste und eine zweite diesem Spiegel (1, 1', 1'') zugeordnete Sensoröffnung (2b, 2c, 2b', 2c', 2b'', 2c'') und jeweils einen darin vertieft angeordneten lichtempfindlichen Sensor (2d) auf.

Operating method for solar tracking system for solar sail involves comparing intensities between two chambers separated by opaque plates that produce shadows

The method involves comparing intensities between two chambers separated by opaque plates that throw shadows. The plates can pivot in the y axis towards the upper part whilst perpendicular to the solar sail and can pivot in the x axis. The system is switched off during darkness, switches to standby at first light and rotates towards the sun when the first rays of the sun are received. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.

Method for position- and orientation determination of heliostat having mirror face, involves irradiating mirror face of heliostat with laser beam having predetermined wavelength

The method involves irradiating the mirror face (3) of the heliostat (5) with a laser beam having a predetermined wavelength. Image data of the reflected laser beam (13a) consisting of two receiving directions is received, where the laser beam is scattered at the aerosols of the atmosphere and reflected by the mirror face. The receiving directions extend at an angle to each other. The angle of the receiving directions and the direction of the reflected laser beam are determined from the obtained image data. The position of the heliostat is detected from the direction of the reflected laser beam. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a method for regulating a drive of a heliostat having a mirror face; (2) a system for position- and orientation determination or for drive regulation of a heliostat having a mirror face; and (3) a drive system of a heliostat with a motor.

Solar tracking arrangement for solar power system - has deflection mechanism coupled to passive thermo-hydraulic drive

The system has at least one deflection mechanism (1) which pivots about an axis to track the sun's position to deflect incident sunlight onto a receiver and which has an adjustment mechanism (4). The adjustment mechanism has a passive drive (6) controlled by a sensor (61) which responds to changes in the angle of incidence of sunlight. The drive is coupled to the deflection mechanism via a transmission arrangement (5) with a defined transmission ratio. The passive drive mechanism can be of the thermo-hydraulic type. ADVANTAGE - Has simplified drive mechanism which does not require additional manual or electronically controlled adjustment devices.

Sonnenkollektor mit Konzentration

Solarkraftwerk mit sensorgestützter Justagemöglichkeit

Eine Anlage zur Umwandlung von Sonnenlicht in eine andere Energieform mit einer Wandlereinrichtung, welche auf sie eintreffende Strahlung absorbiert, einer Vielzahl von Spiegelelementen (6a, 6b, 6c), welche beabstandet zu der Wandlereinrichtung (2) angeordnet sind, um auf sie eingestrahltes Sonnenlicht auf die Wandlereinrichtung (2) umzulenken, wobei die einzelnen Spiegelelemente (6a, 6b, 6c) jeweils um wenigstens eine Achse schwenkbar sind und die Anlage wenigstens einen Lichtsensor (10) aufweist, der auf Licht reagiert, das von den Spiegelelementen (6a, 6b, 6c) reflektiert wird. Der Lichtsensor (10) ist mit Laserpointern ausgestattet, mit deren Hilfe er gegenüber den Spiegelelementen (6a, 6b, 6c) und der Wandlereinrichtung (2) ausgerichtet werden kann.

Solar concentrator apparatus with large, multiple, co-axial dish reflectors

A two-axis solar tracker apparatus is disclosed having multiple dish-shaped monolithic reflectors for concentrating sunlight. The dish-shaped monolithic reflectors are co-axially aligned in an array supported by a moveable frame. The moveable frame forms the elevation stricture of a two-axis tracker that has control means for following the movement of the sun across the sky. Each dish-shaped monolithic reflector produces a region of concentrated sunlight suitable for generation of solar energy. A generator is positioned at the focus of each reflector. A preferred generator uses photovoltaic cells to generate electricity at a high output power due to the high solar power input that is directed to the generator by the dish-shaped monolithic reflector.

Heat transfer device

A floor and electrical generator module

Device for improving the efficiency of solar panels

Heliostat with optical control by means of rotating mirror

AUTOMATIC HELIOSTAT MECHANISM

Solar tracking device.

A solar tracking device for causing a solar collector to track the sun during the course of the day and for automatically reorienting the collector to the east at the end of the day which includes, a pivotal support (13,17) with the centre of gravity below the pivot axis (16), an eastern closed container (25)and a western closed container (27) whereby both containers are interconnected for (volatile) fluid communication threby both containers are interconnedcted for (volatile) fluid communication there beteween and mounted on the pivotal support (13, 17) one on each side of the pivot axis (16) and so positioned relative to each other that the western container (27) is higher than the eastern container (25) when the device is at the rotational position which it assumes at midday and a shading means (31,32) for shading the container nearer the sun more than the container further from the sun to provide unequal solar radiation on the container when the rays of the sun are not at a predetermined ...

Solar energy concentrator

PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD USING OPTICAL BEAM UNIFORMLY CONDENSED BY USING PLANE MIRRORS AND COOLING METHOD BY DIRECT CONTACT

TORSION LIMITER DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND SOLAR TRACKERS INCORPORATING TORSION LIMITERS

METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING REFLECTORS FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ARRAY

SOLAR TRACKING DEVICE

Solar energy collection system

Conversion of solar energy to electrical and/or heat energy

fresnel solar collector arrangement

Electromagnetic radiation collection device

Low cost high efficiency solar power plant

SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM

Reflector, receiver arrangement, and sensor for thermal solar collectors

Thermal storage facility especially suitable for concentrating solar power installations

Solar energy collection system.

Method for designing and building reflectors for asolar concentrator array

Adenovirus serotype 26 and serotype 35 filovirus vaccines

System, method and apparatus for solar heated manufacturing

Solar thermal system.

Fresnel solar collector arrangement.

Solar power equipment for the industrial processing of various materials through the utilization of solar energy

A device for collecting solar energy

Conversion of solar energy to electrical and/or heat energy

SONNENSTANDSNACHFÜHRUNGSSYSTEM

SPIEGELANLAGE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR [...]aLIGNaT LEAST OF A

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUSRICHTEN ZUMINDEST EINES HELIOSTATEN

PARABOLRINNENKOLLEKTOR

Parabolrinnenkollektor

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Parabolrinnenkollektor, umfassend einen parabolischen, rinnenförmigen Hauptreflektor (1), eine vorzugsweise als Stahlträgerkonstruktion ausgeführte Haltevorrichtung (2) mit einer Vielzahl an Tragarmen (3, 3‘) zur Halterung des Hauptreflektors (1), ein Absorberrohr (4), das sich entlang der Brennlinie des Hauptreflektors (1) erstreckt und in dem ein Wärmeträgermedium erhitzt wird, sowie ein Fundament (5), wobei die Haltevorrichtung (2) am Fundament (5) um eine vertikale Achse (6) drehbar gelagert ist.

AUF EINEM DACH ANGEORDNETE VORRICHTUNG ZUR GEWINNUNG VON WAERME

REDUCTION GEAR AND PHOTOVOLTAI SUNNING ENERGY PRODUCTION DEVICE WITH ADJUSTING

SOLID SUN PURSUER

SOLAR RECEIVER FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH A LINEAR FUEL ANGLE

ANLAGE ZUR ERZEUGUNG VON ELEKTRISCHER ENERGIE MITTELS FOTOVOLTAISCHER ELEMENTE

The invention relates to a system for generating electric energy using photovoltaic elements (3), which are located on a supporting structure (2) formed in particular by supporting cables (21) and adjusting cables (22) or the like and which can be pivoted about at least approximately vertically oriented axes, whereby they can track the east-west movement of the sun, and which furthermore can be pivoted about at least approximately horizontally oriented axes, whereby they can be adjusted to the altitude of the sun. The photovoltaic elements (3) are attached on several supporting beams (20, 20a) or the like, which are oriented at least approximately parallel to each other and approximately horizontally, the supporting beams (20, 20a) or the like can be pivoted at one of the two ends thereof on a supporting cable (21) or the like about an at least approximately vertical axis and are mounted rotatably about the longitudinal axes thereof, and the supporting beams (20, 20a) are coupled at the ...

KOMBI-SOLARKOLLEKTOR

The invention concerns a combined solar collector comprising a transparent vacuum pipe (1) in which is disposed an absorber panel (2) with a heat pipe (3) which is attached to the absorber panel (2) and through which a fluid can flow, the combined solar collector being rotatably mounted in order to track the solar attitude. Disposed in the interior of the vacuum pipe (1) is a photovoltaic element (4), preferably of thin film modular construction. As a result thereof, optimal operating conditions, either for obtaining hot water or for obtaining power, are attained, depending on the distortion angle of the combined solar collector.

KOMBI-SOLARKOLLEKTOR

FRESNEL SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR ARRANGEMENT

SPIEGELMODUL

The invention relates to a mirror module (1) of a Fresnel solar collector system, comprising a plurality of mirror elements (5) that are pivotably mounted on a support plate (6) in parallel to each other, said mirror elements focusing the sunlight onto a receiver unit (2) that is mounted raised above the mirror module (1). The mirror elements (5) are pivotably mounted on the support plate (6) at least along longitudinal sections thereof.

Process for obtaining dehumidified biomass

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung zur Gewinnung entfeuchteter Biomasse von Algen und/oder Mikroorganismen, beispielsweise nach einem Erntevorgang der Algen und/oder Mikroorganismen aus einer aus Nährlösung bestehenden Suspension, insbesondere bei einer Zucht und Produktion oder Hydrokultivierung. Die durch den Erntevorgang vorliegende aufkonzentrierte Biomasse, wobei diese eine konzentrierte Algen- oder Mikroorganismen-Suspension ist, wird auf einem endlosen Trocknungsband (1) verteilt und am Trocknungsband (1) erwärmter Luft ausgesetzt. Die Erwärmung der Luft erfolgt über die Sonne und/oder einen Lufterhitzer (5) in einem geschlossenen System, wobei das Transportband (1) von einer lichtdurchlässigen Umhüllung (2) umgeben ist. Der Trockenvorgang wird bis zur Erreichung einer Restfeuchte durchgeführt, wobei die entfeuchtete Biomasse am Trocknungsende in pulver- und/oder flockenmäßiger Form am Trocknungsband (1) haftet. Diese pulver- und/oder flockenmäßige Form der ...

SONNENENERGIE-EFFIZIENZSTEIGERER

Ein sturmwiderstandsfähiges Gerät, zur Sonnenenergie-Effizienzsteigerung, daß dazu dient, die Energieerzeugung durch Absorberplatten zu erhöhen. Geräteaufbau in drei Teilen: 1. Gestell. Das an der Senkrechtachse (1) voll drehbar ist und an der Waagrechtachse (2) einen Schwenkbereich von 280o aufweist. 2. Rahmen. (10) Dient zur Aufnahme der Absorberplatten und weist an den äußeren Bereichen drehbare Segmente (11) auf. 3. Fotosensorenträgerplatte. Die an der Mitte des Schildes (25) mit der Haltestange (26) befestigt ist und es ermöglicht, bei Sonneneinstrahlung das Schild (25) in den jeweils direktesten Winkel zur Sonne zu stellen.

WINDRAD

Ein Windrad (20) mit einem Stromgenerator (5) verfügt zur selbsttätigen Ausrichtung gegen die Windrichtung über eine Windfahne (10). Das Windrad (20) und die Windfahne (10) liegen auf einer gemeinsamen, horizontalen Achse (21). An der Windfahne (10) sind Sonnenkollektoren (11) angebracht. Die Sonnenkollektoren (11) können z.B. bei Windstille um die horizontale Achse (21) durch einen Stellantrieb (15) aus einer vertikalen Position in Richtung zur Sonneneinstrahlung geneigt werden. Um eine maximale Energieausbeute zu erzielen, wird die horizontale Achse (21) mit einem weiteren Stellantrieb (17) um eine vertikale Achse (22) gedreht.

DEVICE FOR DETECTING A MOBILE SOURCE OF LIGHT.

SOLAR POWER WORK

SUN ADJUSTING

SOLAR COLLECTOR AND ADJUSTING DEVICE

An improved solar energy concentrating system having replaceable reflectors

DESIGN FOR PARABOLIC SOLAR PANEL CONTROL SYSTEM WITH VIPER

Abstract This initiative reports a CAD design and dual-axis sun tracker application for a 3 kW solar electric self-tracking concentrated solar power system. In a sterling dish or concentrated photovoltaic system, this solar tracking technology uses the sun by introducing a complex mechatronic and digital electronic control platform for a stand-alone, concentrated solar energy for CSP and CPV. The design requirements for the self-tracking motor-powered solar reflector with an optical 12-KW solar thermal harnessing capability required a high precision Automated Positioning and Solar Tracking System. This initiative report presents information about the CAD design and engineering prototype for a new 12 mq light fresnel parabolic solar concentrate system for a balanced, dual-axis, tilt-and-swing slew H-Fang moving platform. On an industrial system, Siemens Simatic Industrial Programmable Logic Microsystems(PLC) TIAs, remotely controlling the Siemens Simatic S7-1200 iOS App for iPhone / iPad ...

Systems for and methods of positioning solar panels in an array of solar panels to efficiently capture sunlight

A solar tracking system (200) comprises multiple solar panel modules (SPMi) forming a grid of solar panel modules, wherein the multiple solar panel modules (SPMi) are orientatable to a solar source independently of each other; and a control system (SPCi) configured to orient each of the multiple solar panel modules (SPMi) to the solar source independently of each other based on a performance model to optimize an energy output from the grid of solar panel modules, wherein the performance model predicts an energy output from the grid of solar panel modules based on a topography of the area containing the grid of solar panel modules and weather conditions local to each of the solar panel modules (SPMi).

A heliostat correction system based on celestial body images and its method

Abstract A heliostat correction system based on celestial body images and its method are described. The system includes an image acquisition module for acquiring the image of a celestial body in a field of view and then sending the image to a data analysis module which analyzes the deviation value between the celestial body image and the image center in an image coordinate system and transmits the deviation value to a correction calculation module; the correction calculation module decomposes the deviation to a corresponding rotation axis according to the rotation mode of a heliostat to obtain the deviation angle of each rotation axis; a data storage module is used to store the correction result of the heliostat and the single correction period control command list of the heliostat; a communication module reads the single correction period control command list from the data storage module, sends the list to the heliostat, and simultaneously controls the image acquisition module to shoot ...

SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM

Optomechanical system for capturing and transmitting incident light with a variable direction of incidence to at least one collecting element and corresponding method

The present invention relates to an optomechanical system (10) for capturing and transmitting incident light (40) with a variable direction of incidence to at least one collecting element (31, 31 ', 31 ", 31 "', 31 A, 31 B), with - an optical arrangement (20) able to capture a beam of the incident light (40), concentrate the captured beam of the incident light, and transmit one or more concentrated beams (50) of the incident light to the at least one collecting element (31, 31 ', 31 ", 31 "', 31 A, 31 B), and - a shifting mechanism for moving the optical arrangement (20) with respect to the at least one collecting element (31, 31 ', 31 ", 31 "', 31 A, 31 B), wherein the moving of the shifting mechanism is controllable in such a way that, for any direction of incidence of the incident light (40), the one or more concentrated beams (50) of the incident light can be optimally collected by the at least one collecting element (31, 31 ', 31 ", 31 "', 31 A, 31 B). In this optomechanical system ...

Device for converting solar energy

Solar blackbody waveguide for solar assisted recovery applications

Photovoltaic power generator

Solar tracking device with springs

Opposing row linear concentrator architecture

A solar concentrator assembly is disclosed. The solar concentrator assembly comprises a first reflector facing in a first direction, a second reflector facing in a second direction, the second direction opposite the first direction, and a rotational member having a long axis transverse to the first and second directions, the rotational member disposed between and coupled to each of the first and second reflectors.

Two-axes solar tracking system and device for solar panels

A two-axle solar tracker is provided. The two-axle solar tracker includes a ground post (20), a rotating head (30), a horizontal beam (50), an azimuth linear actuator and an elevation linear actuator (58). The two-axle solar tracker is used in the solar panels or the concentrated solar panels. The azimuth linear actuator is set between the ground post and the rotating head driving the rotating head to rotate horizontally. The elevation linear actuator is set between the rotating head and a bear frame driving the frame to form elevation rotating. The barycenter of the axis of the rotation is on the horizontal beam.

Support for solar energy collectors

Solar energy reflector array

Solar heat collecting system

A solar heat collecting system includes a collecting mirror (1), a receiver (3), an electrical control unit for controlling the collecting mirror (1) to track the sun, a projection mirror disposed coaxially and integrally with the collecting mirror and the focus of which is 5 coincident with that of the collecting mirror (1), a through hole (11) disposed at the collecting mirror (1) and the size of which is larger than that of the light spot of the projection mirror (2) and far smaller than the through hole of the collecting mirror (1), and a reflecting mirror (5) disposed at the side of the collecting mirror (1) opposite to the projection mirror (2). The reflecting mirror (5), the collecting mirror (1), and the projection 10 mirror (2) form a mirror assembly, and the receiver (3) is fixedly disposed at the extending direction of the primary optical axis line of the reflecting mirror (5). A first motor, disposed at the primary optical axis line for driving the whole mirror assembly to rotate ...

Device which follows the position of the sun

Solar concentrator comprising flat mirrors oriented north-south and a cylindrical-parabolic secondary mirror having a central absorber

The invention relates to a solar power concentrator (CSP) formed by a series of long flat (Fresnel-type) mirrors oriented in a north-south direction, each mirror having a single east-west axis of rotation, tracking the height of the sun. Together the mirrors reflect the light throughout the day towards a single cylindrical-parabolic mirror which concentrates the solar radiation onto a small area close to the focal line of the parabola on which an absorber is located that heats fluids and/or generates electricity.

Closed loop control system for heliostats

... - 22 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HELIOSTATS Abstract Described herein is a control system for a solar energy collection apparatus (1). The apparatus includes a plurality of individually angularly controllable heliostats (3) disposed 5 adjacent to a central receiver (5). The heliostats are able to be tilted to reflect solar energy towards a target region of the central receiver (5) as a beam of solid angle. The control system includes a measuring device (23) capable of being scanned across a surface of the central receiver (5) including the target region. The measuring device (23) includes a distribution (31) of photo sensors (33) configured to sense the presence of the beam from 10 each heliostat. The control system further includes a controller (21) for performing a closed-loop control procedure (43) to iteratively vary a pointing direction of each heliostat to bring the respective beam into the target region. ---- --- 33 Figure 2 ...

Monitoring and measuring of multiple light sources, especially heliostats

Monitoring and measuring of multiple light sources, especially heliostats Abstract Described herein are methods and apparatus for monitoring and measuring multiple lights sources such as heliostats. One embodiment provides an apparatus for monitoring and/or measuring multiple directional light sources, each directing light as a beam of limited solid angle. The apparatus comprises a distribution of light responsive pixels defined by individual or multiple photodiodes. The apparatus also comprises an optical arrangement including multiple apertures distributed over an area on which at least 50% of the light beam from each light source impinges, wherein the apertures are arranged to direct light from the multiple directional light sources to different respective subsets of the pixels. The aperture arrangement and pixels are sized and located so that the subsets are sufficiently distinguishable to permit simultaneous monitoring and/or measuring of the directional light sources.

AUTOMATIC SOLAR TRACKING ADJUSTMENT/CONTROL APPARATUS OF SOLAR GENERATION SYSTEM

An automatic solar tracking adjustment/control apparatus of solar generation system includes a support assembly, a two-dimensionally 5 movable pivotal rotational assembly disposed on the support assembly, a solar generation module disposed on the support assembly via the pivotal rotational assembly for converting solar energy into electrical energy and two intersecting drive assemblies disposed between the support assembly and the solar generation module. The 10 drive assemblies drive the solar generation module to tilt in different directions and angles according to reference parameters previously stored in a control unit. A detection/correction module is disposed on the solar generation module for detecting various parameters including tilting direction and inclination angle of the 15 solar generation module. The control unit compares the parameters with the reference parameters to modify the operation of the drive assemblies so as to adjust the tilting direction and inclination angle ...

Portable modular sun-tracking solar energy receiver system

A portable solar energy generation system has a solar energy receiver having a plurality of solar cells for converting solar energy into a DC voltage. A solar tracking mechanism enables the solar energy receiver to track a position of the sun with respect to the solar cells and to position the solar cells responsive thereto. Power circuitry generates at least one output voltage to power an electronic device responsive to the DC voltage. A housing contains each of the solar energy receiver, the solar tracking mechanism and the power circuitry in a portable configuration.

Light source sensing and pointing position-encoded optical proxy

The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods utilizing a proxy device that indicates directional aspects of redirected light from a corresponding light redirecting element by the position of one or more redirected light beams in one or more directions or coordinates on such a proxy device. The position characteristics of light redirected from the proxy device correlate to the aim of the light redirecting element associated with the proxy. This allows the proxy information to be used to accurately determine and control the aim of the light redirecting element.

Solar tracker with refraction-based concentration

The invention comprises: a structure (3) supporting at least one refraction-based concentration element (1) and at least one collector (2) positioned parallel to one another; and first actuation means operatively connected so as to pivot the structure in relation to a base (4) about a first axis (E1) parallel to the concentration element and to the collector, in order to track a relative movement of the sun. The concentration element is fixed in a stationary position on the structure and the collector is supported in said structure by at least two rocker arms (5) positioned parallel to one another and connected at the ends thereof to form an articulated quadrilateral mechanism. In addition, second actuation means are operatively connected so as to pivot the arms in relation to the structure about respective second axes (E2) adjacent to the concentration element and perpendicular to the first axis, so that the collector can at any time be positioned at a maximum concentration point.

Low cost high efficiency solar power plant

The present invention relates to a system and apparatus which is designed to use parabolic concentrator to focus sunlight onto a receiver which uses a coolant to carry the heat to the heat storage unit. The system comprises a primary loop comprising at least one solar array and at least one heat storage unit. The system further comprises a secondary loop operatively communicating with said primary loop. The solar array comprises plurality of reflector dish assemblies comprising reflector dish means whereby said dish means are arranged in close proximity to each other wherein said dish means being such that high sunlight concentration ratio is obtained for providing high conversion efficiency from heat to electricity.

Linear solar energy collector system and solar power generator system

A linear solar energy collector system includes reflective lines arranged in parallel in a south-north direction, heliostats mounted on the reflective lines, respectively, each comprised of mirror segments to reflect solar radiation, a light receiving line set above the reflective lines in a east-west direction, a receiver mounted on the light receiving line, to receive light reflected from the heliostats and collect heat from the light, and an angular adjuster to adjust angles of the mirror segments individually to irradiate a same light receiving area on the receiver with the reflected light from east-west neighboring reflective lines and thereby adjust a concentration ratio.

ENERGY CONVERTOR/CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM

An energy convertor/concentrator system for directly converting solar energy into electric and/or thermal energy, containing at least one energy convertor including at least one concentrating optic for concentrating incident solar light onto an absorber module.

Tilt assembly for tracking solar collector assembly

TILT ASSEMBLY FOR TRACKING SOLAR COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY Abstract A tilt assembly (402) is used with a solar collector assembly (10) of the type comprising a frame (20), supporting a solar collector, for movement about a tilt axis by pivoting a drive element (54) between first and second orientations. The tilt assembly (402) comprises a drive element coupler (92) connected to the drive element (54) and a driver (400), the driver (400) comprising a drive frame (406), a drive arm (422) and a drive arm driver (428). The drive arm (422) is mounted to the drive frame (406) for pivotal movement about a drive arm axis (420). Movement on the drive arm (422) mimics movement of the drive element (54). Drive element couplers (92) can extend in opposite directions from the outer portion of the drive arm (422), whereby the assembly (402) can be used between adjacent solar collector assemblies in a row of solar collector assemblies.

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment include a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object positioned at the focal area when the solar energy ...

ROBOTIC HELIOSTAT AND CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A robotic controller for autonomous calibration and inspection of two or more solar surfaces wherein the robotic controller includes a drive system to position itself near a solar surface such that onboard sensors may be utilized to gather information about the solar surface. An onboard communication unit relays information to a central processing network, this processor combines new information with stored historical data to calibrate a solar surface and/or to determine its instantaneous health.

Device for Supporting a Sun-Tracking Unit of a Photovoltaic Module

An adjustable device for supporting a sun-tracking unit includes a framework and first and second supporting elements. The framework includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion of the framework includes two transverse long tubes and a longitudinal long tube for interconnecting the transverse long tubes. The upper portion of the framework includes two vertical tubes each extending from a related one of the transverse long tubes, two transverse short tubes each extending from a related one of the vertical tubes, and a longitudinal short tube for interconnecting the transverse short tubes. The first supporting element is connected to the transverse short tubes. The second supporting element is adjustably connected to the first supporting element.

Apparatus for the collection and transmission of electromagnetic radiation

A collector for propagating incident radiation is disclosed. The collector may comprise a light directing component coupled to a buffer component, a first propagation component coupled to the buffer component and configured to transmit the incident radiation into a collector region through one of a plurality of windows, and an optical transport assembly coupled to an end of the collector region and having a second propagation component. Each light directing component may be configured to redirect the incident radiation from a first direction to a second direction, and the collector region may include a plurality of regions exhibiting a refractive index value that gradually transitions from about 1.5 to about 2.0. The second propagation component may be further configured to retain the incident radiation.

Photovoltaic system with managed output and method of managing variability of output from a photovoltaic system

Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.

Solar position tracking apparatus comprising a cylindrical light focusing device

The present invention relates to an apparatus capable of accurately tracking the movement of the sun. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solar position tracking apparatus comprising: a cylindrical light focusing device; an absorbing device consisting of solar energy absorbing plates; and a device which measures the amount of energy absorbed into each solar energy absorbing plate, and compares the measured amounts.

Systems and methods for optical tracking

Systems and methods for optical tracking are disclosed. One optical tracking system includes a first optical element configured to focus a light beam and a second optical element configured to redirect the focused light beam from the first optical element. The second optical element is configured to move in order to continuously receive the focused light beam during movement of the focused light beam. Another optical tracking system includes an optical element configured to redirect a light beam and a photosensitive material configured to change its optical properties when it receives the redirected light beam, in order to continuously redirect the light beam during movement of the light beam. The optical tracking methods employ the above-described optical tracking systems.

Opto-electronic system for radiometric measurements

An electro-optical system for the carrying out of radiometric measurements of luminous sources comprises an instrument equipped with: a sensor comprising a pixel matrix, an optical system for creating the image of an external luminous source on the sensitive surface of the sensor, an optical bandpass filter, interposed between the sensor and the external luminous source for separating the spectrum of radiation emitted by the external luminous source into two portions: the first portion having a relatively limited bandwidth is transmitted toward the sensor while the second does not reach the sensor; moreover, the system comprises a computer which, starting from the plurality of monochromatic images recorded from the sensor, allows the calculating both of the angular distribution of the incident luminous radiation on the instrument and the irradiance on the normal plane in the direction from which the luminous radiation originates.

Methods for orientation and tilt identification of photovoltaic systems and solar irradiance sensors

The present invention relates to methods and systems for identifying PV system and solar irradiance sensor orientation and tilt based on energy production, energy received, simulated energy production, estimated energy received, production skew, and energy received skew. The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting orientation and tilt of a PV system based on energy production and simulated energy production; for detecting the orientation and tilt of a solar irradiance sensor based on solar irradiance observation and simulated solar irradiance observation; for detecting orientation of a PV system based on energy production and energy production skew; and for detecting orientation of a solar irradiance sensor based on solar irradiance observation and solar irradiance observation skew.

Non-tracking solar radiation collector

A solar collection system includes a double parabolic reflector and a light trap. The solar collection system also includes a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. The system may be configured to resist seismic activity and extreme weather conditions.

Electronic device and charging method

An electronic device includes a main body, a solar panel rotatably coupled to the main body, a driving mechanism for rotating the solar panel to different orientations, a detecting unit for detecting intensities of the sunlight received in different orientations, and a processor. The processor compares the detected intensities to determine a greatest intensity, and controls the driving mechanism to rotate the solar panel to an optimal orientation for a short period of time. A charging method implemented by the electronic device is also provided.

Ganged single axis solar tracker and its drive system

The present invention involves a ganged single axis solar tracker and its drive system having at least two rows of solar trackers and a drive mechanism. Each tracker row shares one common rotation axis and the at least two tracker rows are placed in parallel. At least one torque arm is rigidly and perpendicularly connected to the each tracker rotation axis. The drive mechanism has at least one rotary actuator, such as a slew drive, whose rotation axis is parallel to the tracker rotation axes. At least one drive torque arm is rigidly and perpendicularly connected to the drive rotation axis. The drive torque arm and the tracker torque arms are hinge connected with a series of rigid beams. The linkage beams are perpendicular to the tracker and drive rotation axes. The rotary drive rotates and creates a rotation movement. The drive torque arm follows the rotation movement of the drive, which consequently converts a linear push-pull movement in the linkage beams. The linkage beams push and pull the tracker torque arms, rocking the at least two rows of solar trackers to rotate about their axes and to follow the sun's movement.

SOLAR REFRACTION DEVICE FOR HEATING INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

Disclosed is a solar refraction device (“SRD”) for heating industrial materials in a heating container, having a bottom, with diffuse solar energy that impinges on an outside surface of the SRD and is refracted through the SRD. The SRD may include a lens array assembly and a plurality of lens panes attached to the lens array assembly. The lens array assembly may include an outside surface corresponding to the outside surface of the SRD, an inside surface, and a plurality of lens array sub-assemblies. 1. A method for heating contents in a container using a solar refraction device , the method comprising:refracting solar energy impinging on a first surfaces of a lens array assembly of the solar refraction device through the lens array assembly toward second surfaces of the lens array assembly, the lens array assembly having a plurality of lens array sub-assemblies;refracting the solar energy at the second surfaces of the lens array assembly to focus refracted solar energy at a plurality of focal points of the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies, wherein each focal point corresponds to a lens array sub-assembly of the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies; andcreating a heating area within the container with the refracted solar energy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of focal points are below a bottom of the container.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies have different focal lengths.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies include a plurality of Fresnel lenses arranged on a curved frame of the lens array assembly.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies are arranged on a curved frame of the lens array assembly such that light from multiple directions is focused through the lens array sub-assemblies toward the container.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a curved frame is curved along at least two orthogonal axes.7. The method of claim 1 ...

ENERGY CONCENTRATING APPARATUS

An energy concentrating apparatus includes: a mounting platform, a mounting support, a rotating support, a reflective mirror, an arc-shaped slide rail, a linking rod, a sliding parts, a drive device, and a pull rope. The mounting support is located on the mounting platform. A rotation shaft of each rotating support is rotatably located on the corresponding mounting support, and a rotation shaft of each reflective mirror is rotatably located on the corresponding rotating support. The arc-shaped slide rail is located on the mounting platform, and the sliding parts is slidably located in the arc-shaped slide rail, the linking rod is connected to the sliding parts and the reflective mirror respectively, and a curvature of the arc-shaped slide rail is different such that the reflective mirror rotates towards a different direction. 1. An energy concentrating apparatus , comprising:a mounting platform and at least one set of mounting supports, wherein each set of the at least one set of the mounting supports is located on the mounting platform;at least one rotating support and at least one reflective mirror, wherein a rotation shaft of each of the at least one rotating support is rotatably located on the corresponding mounting support, a rotation shaft of each of the at least one reflective mirror is rotatably located on the corresponding rotating support, and a shaft axis of the rotation shaft of the reflective mirror is perpendicular to a shaft axis of the rotation shaft of the rotating support such that the reflective mirror is omnidirectionally rotatable on the mounting support;at least one arc-shaped slide rail, at least one linking rod, and at least one sliding parts, wherein each of the at least one arc-shaped slide rail is located on the mounting platform, each of the at least one sliding parts is slidably located in the corresponding arc-shaped slide rail, two ends of each of the at least one linking rod are respectively connected to the corresponding sliding ...

Kirigami-based multi-axis tracking devices and systems

A device includes a support structure having a plurality of concentric cuts through the support structure that define a set of structure sections. The device also includes an insert assembly supported by the support structure at an inner structure section of the set of structure sections. The inner structure section is configured to tilt the insert assembly at a tilt angle in accordance with a displacement of a first outer structure section of the set of structure sections.

HINGED REFELCTORS SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

The present invention provides a super efficient solar system that is fixed with respect to the Earth in a standard latitude tilt position. The present invention discloses a method for designing and building a motorized means that allow the hinged reflectors to tilt by tracking the movement of the Sun. The rays of the Sun are reflected and concentrated directly onto the fixed solar cells by movable mirrors or reflectors. The solar energy system is composed of a tilted glass panel side-base which makes it possible for the reflectors to tilt. The multiple components within the solar energy system cooperate to continually concentrate the incoming solar radiation on the solar cells as the Sun runs its course across the sky. 1. A solar energy concentrator system comprising:a support surface;at least a set of concentrating reflectors comprising two independent mirrors configured on said support surface, said two independent mirrors having a right-sided mirrors and a left-sided mirrors exposed to sunlight to form a plurality of reflecting surfaces;hinge mechanism for each independent mirror separately connecting said mirror to the support surface;an array of solar cells configured on said support surface between said two independent mirrors, wherein said two independent mirrors tilt individually during operation and are adjusted to converge sunlight down to said solar cells for maximal solar energy collection.2. The solar energy concentrator system as claimed in claim Error! Reference source not found. wherein the support surface is a metal base plate providing heat sink for the solar cells.3. The solar energy concentrator system as claimed in claim Error! Reference source not found. wherein further comprises two side bases and a top plate.4. The solar energy concentrator system as claimed in wherein at least one of said two side bases and said top plate are made of glass to allow the sunlight to pass though multiple said solar energy concentrator systems.5. The solar ...

Systems and methods for adaptive range of motion for solar trackers

A system including a tracker configured to collect solar irradiance and attached to a rotational mechanism for changing a plane of the tracker and a controller in communication with the rotational mechanism. The controller is programmed to store a plurality of positional and solar tracking information, determine a position of the sun at a first specific point in time, calculate a first angle for the tracker based on the position of the sun, detect an amount of accumulation at the first specific point in time, determine a first maximum range of motion for the tracker based on the amount of accumulation, adjust the first angle for the tracker based on the first maximum range of motion for the tracker, and transmit instructions to the rotational mechanism to change the plane of the tracker to the first adjusted angle.

SMART SENSOR DEVICES FOR MEASURING AND VERIFYING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

A device comprises a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules and one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy. A processor is on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted. A transmitter is on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver. 1. A device comprising:a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules:one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy;a processor on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted; anda transmitter on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver,wherein the processor further generates the performance reference metric ...

SOLAR HEAT COLLECTION SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

The time for steam generated in a low temperature heating device to reach a saturated steam temperature is reduced a low temperature heating device configured to heat supplied water by using heat of sunlight to generate steam; a steam separation device configured to separate two-phase water-steam fluid generated in the low temperature heating device into water and steam; and a high temperature heating device configured to heat the steam separated in the steam separation device by using heat of sunlight reflected by a plurality of heliostats to generate superheated steam. 19-. (canceled)10. A solar heat collection system comprising:a low temperature heating device configured to heat supplied water by using heat of sunlight to generate steam;a steam separation device configured to separate two-phase water-steam fluid generated in the low temperature heating device into water and steam; anda high temperature heating device configured to heat the steam separated in the steam separation device by using heat of sunlight reflected by a plurality of heliostats to generate superheated steam, wherein a first heat collector including a first heat collecting tube that is linearly disposed and a first reflective member that is linearly disposed in a longitudinal direction of the first heat collecting tube and configured to reflect the sunlight onto the first heat collecting tube, the first heat collector being configured to focus light reflected from the first reflective member onto the first heat collecting tube to heat water flowing in the first heat collecting tube; and', 'a second heat collector including a second heat collecting tube that is linearly disposed, and configured to receive light reflected from at least a part of the plurality of heliostats to heat water flowing in the second heat collecting tube,, 'the low temperature heating device includesthe first heat collector is disposed downstream in a water flow, the second heat collector is disposed upstream, and the ...

Orientation of photovoltaic modules to minimize intercepted radiation in photovoltaic aglectric systems

A photovoltaic system for generating electrical power on farmland while minimizing reduction of solar radiation incident on ground due to shadowing, including a photovoltaic module having a first photovoltaic face defining a first plane, a normal axis extending from the first plane, a first pivot axis extending through the photovoltaic module, a second pivot axis extending through the photovoltaic module, at least one motor operationally connected to pivot the photovoltaic module about at least one pivot axis, and an electronic controller operationally connected to at least one motor. An incident solar ray strikes the photovoltaic module at an angle of incidence defined as an intersection of the incident solar ray and the normal axis. The electronic controller sends signals to the at least one motor to maintain the angle of incidence as close as possible to ninety degrees.

Solar tracking system and a method thereof

The present disclosure envisages a solar tracking system. The solar tracking system of the present disclosure relates to the field of solar energy. The solar tracking system of the present disclosure has a simple operation and is self-powered and requires less maintenance. The principal use of the solar tracking system of the present disclosure is in solar power plants.

SOLAR TRACKING DEVICE

A solar tracking device having: a primary optical sensor (); at least two auxiliary optical sensors (); and a housing. The housing has an upper surface () with a central hole () below which the primary sensor () is disposed and light wells (), disposed laterally around the central hole (), in which each of the respective auxiliary sensors () is disposed. Each light well () has a bottom surface () on which the associated auxiliary sensor () is disposed, an aperture () in the upper surface, and sidewalls () connecting the upper surface and the bottom surface. One of the sidewalls () is a light-reflective surface () disposed parallel to a tangent of the central hole, all other sidewalls being light-absorbing. 1. A solar tracking device comprising:a primary optical sensor;at least two auxiliary optical sensors; anda housing, having an upper surface with a central hole below which the primary sensor is disposed and light wells, disposed laterally around the central hole, in which each of the respective auxiliary sensors are disposed, a bottom surface on which the associated auxiliary sensor is disposed,', 'an aperture in the upper surface, and', 'sidewalls connecting the upper surface and the bottom surface,, 'wherein each light well compriseswherein one of the sidewalls is a light-reflective surface disposed parallel to a tangent of or being perpendicular to a radial connection to the central hole, all other sidewalls being light-absorbing.2. The solar tracking device of claim 1 , wherein each light-reflective surface is located on an outer sidewall claim 1 , facing towards the central hole.3. The solar tracking device of claim 1 , wherein each light-reflective surface is located on an inner sidewall claim 1 , facing away from the central hole.4. The solar tracking device of claim 1 , wherein the primary optical sensor is a position sensitive device.5. The solar tracking device of claim 4 , wherein PSD is isotropic.6. The solar tracking device of claim 4 , wherein PSD ...

CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER MODULE

This invention relates to concentrating solar power systems with application of parabolic dish-shaped reflectors. 1. A concentrating solar power (CSP) module comprising following elements and units:a two-phase thermosiphon intended to transport heat generated by concentrated sunlight on a sunlight receiving member to the external surface of a heat exchanging pipe with heat transfer fluid; said two-phase thermosiphon comprises a lower section, which is divided, in turn, in a distal sub-section in the form of a pipe sealed at its lower end with a plug, an middle sub-section in the form of a bellows and a proximal sub-section in the form of a pipe;the external surface of the end butt of said plug is provided with an external sunlight absorbing coating playing a role of said sunlight receiving member;an upper section of said two-phase thermosiphon is designed as two inclined pipe, which are in flow communication at their distal sub-sections and via a 3-way connector with said proximal sub-section of said lower section of said two-phase thermosiphon; said heat exchanging pipe is positioned in said inclined pipes and said 3-way connector; the proximal sections of said heat exchanging pipe are protruded from said inclined pipes of said upper section; the proximal ends of said inclined pipes are sealingly joined with said heat exchanging pipe; said proximal protruded sections of said heat exchanging pipe are terminated by inlet and outlet connections; a metal vacuum insulated jacket surrounds the wall of said two-phase thermosiphon and said metal vacuum insulated jacket is divided in sections and sub-sections corresponded to said sections and sub-sections of said two-phase thermosiphon; the middle sub-section of the lower section of said metal vacuum insulated jacket is an additional bellows which is situated around said bellows of said lower section of said two-phase thermosiphon;two posts are provided with supporting members, which support the proximal sub-sections of ...

Solar tracking sensor based on fiber light guidance

A solar tracking sensor includes lens and four fibers respectively representing four directions installed in a lens barrel to serve as a fine-positioning daylighting module, and four groups of fibers installed on the side of the lens barrel to serve as a coarse-positioning daylighting module. A circuit board and four photocells are installed at the bottom of a cassette. Each photocell is connected to fine positioning fibers located in the same direction as the photocell, and is connected to coarse positioning fibers located in a direction diagonal to the direction of the photocell. By using a daylighting method of combining fine-positioning daylighting and coarse-positioning daylighting, the number of the photocells is reduced, the design of the circuit board is simplified, and costs are reduced; moreover, because the coarse-positioning daylighting module can collect sunlight in a wide-angle range, the tracking angle range of the sensor is enlarged.

SOLAR HEATING APPARATUS

The solar heating apparatus has a base box and a main axle mounted on the base box. At least one mirror support arm is mounted orthogonal to the main axle and supports a plurality of mirrors. In a first embodiment, a circular plate on the side of the base box rotates the main axle to bank the mirrors to track azimuth and a belt or chain drive rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a second embodiment, the main axle is a beam mounted on a rotating circular plate on top of the base box to track azimuth and bevel gears drive a belt or chain drive that rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a third embodiment, the mirror support arms are driven to rotate by bevel gears and the main axle through belt or chain drives. 1. A solar heating apparatus , comprising at least one column of solar reflectors having:a base box defining a housing having at least one side wall;at least one stanchion;a two rotational axis coupler mounted on the stanchion, the coupler being elongated and supporting rotation both axially and laterally, orthogonal to the axial rotation;an elongated main axle supported above and parallel to the ground by the base box and the stanchion, the main axle having a first end rotationally supported on the at least one side wall of the base box, the main axle extending axially into the coupler and supported for axial rotation thereby;at least one mirror support arm extending laterally from the coupler and supported for lateral rotation orthogonal to the main axle, the mirror support arm having a plurality of solar reflectors mounted thereon;an azimuthal drive mechanism housed in the base box and coupled to the main axle, the azimuthal drive mechanism selectively rotating the main axle to bank the mirrors for tracking changes in the sun's azimuth; andan elevation drive mechanism housed in the base box and coupled to the at least one mirror support arm, the elevation drive mechanism selectively rotating the at least one mirror support ...

SOLAR HEATING APPARATUS

The solar heating apparatus has a base box and a main axle mounted on the base box. At least one mirror support arm is mounted orthogonal to the main axle and supports a plurality of mirrors. In a first embodiment, a circular plate on the side of the base box rotates the main axle to bank the mirrors to track azimuth and a belt or chain drive rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a second embodiment, the main axle is a beam mounted on a rotating circular plate on top of the base box to track azimuth and bevel gears drive a belt or chain drive that rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a third embodiment, the mirror support arms are driven to rotate by bevel gears and the main axle through belt or chain drives. 17-. (canceled)8. A solar heating apparatus , comprising at least one column of solar reflectors having:a base box defining a housing having at least a top wall;a circular plate rotatably mounted on the top wall of the base box;an elongated beam mounted on the circular plate for rotation the beam having a first end and a second end;a first mirror support arm extending laterally through the first end of the beam and mounted for rotation therein, and a second mirror support arm extending laterally through the second end of the beam and mounted for rotation therein, the mirror support arms each having a plurality of mirrors mounted thereon;an azimuthal drive mechanism housed in the base box and coupled to the circular plate, the azimuthal drive mechanism selectively rotating the circular plate and the beam mounted thereon to rotate the mirrors for tracking changes in the sun's azimuth angle; andan elevation drive mechanism housed in the base box and coupled to the first and second mirror support arms, the elevation drive mechanism selectively rotating the mirror support arms to tilt the mirrors for tracking changes in the sun's elevation.9. The solar heating apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the azimuthal drive mechanism ...

SOLAR POWERED WATER DESALINATOR AND METHOD

A water desalinator that employs the use of solar concentration, evaporation and humidification, mimicking the natural hydrological cycle in a closed, modular vessel to produce freshwater from salt, brackish, brines and seawater, and a concentrate stream for further processing. Feed water is received and stored in a basin. Surface humidity is generated by the evaporation of basin water. A lens is used to focus sunlight, tracked the suns path based on biomimicry of a sunflower, on a thermal conductor. The thermal conductor has a rounded side-profile and generates a variable temperature across its radius. Water is pumped from the basin to a sprinkler head to be dripped or sprayed on the thermal conductor to generate water vapour. This water vapour consequently mixes with the air in the reaction vessel to increase system humidity. Humid air is removed from the reaction vessel and condensed in a condenser. Accordingly, the salinity concentration of input water is reduced from the output of the reaction vessel. Multiple reaction vessels or concentrators may be used in tandem to achieve improved performance. 116.-. (canceled)17. A method of solar concentration , evaporation and humidification , the method comprising:receiving salty water from an input source;storing the salty water in a reaction vessel having a basin;evaporating at least a portion of the salty water from the surface of the basin to rise to the top of the reaction vessel;pumping the salty water from the basin to a thermal conductor to be vapourized, heated using a lens, and', 'said thermal conductor has a variable temperature across radial distances from its center;', 'outputting the air from the top of the reaction vessel to a condenser; and', 'condensing the air in a condenser into a distillate form., 'wherein said thermal conductor is18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the lens is a fresnal lens.19. The method of claim 17 , further comprising repositioning the lens in dependence on the relative ...

Solar module positioning system

A solar positioning system configured to position a body, such as, but not limited to, a solar module, perpendicular to incoming solar energy to maintain an optimal angle of incidence with efficacy is disclosed. The solar positioning system may include a support subsystem having a first mechanism for controlling rotational adjustments about a first axis and a second mechanism for controlling rotational adjustments about a second axis, thereby controlling pan and tilt adjustment. Positioning of the support subsystem may be controlled by a plurality of infrared sensors similarly oriented. A differential amplifier and a comparator may be coupled between the sensor subsystem and an integrated circuit to ignore brief flashes of light. The solar positioning system may also be used with a solar positioning control system to control the position of two or more solar modules, such as hundreds of solar modules in a solar farm.

Cpv tracking using partial cell voltages

A solar electricity generator including an array of solar electricity generating elements, a solar energy concentrating element operative to transmit concentrated solar radiation from the sun onto the array, voltage measuring functionality operative to measure at least one of a total row voltage generated by at least one row of the electricity generating elements in the array and a total column voltage generated by at least one column of the electricity generating elements in the array.

Double Point-Focusing Solar Energy Collection Apparatus

A double point focusing solar energy collection apparatus of the present invention includes a heat collector, a secondary concentrator, and a bracket. The heat collector includes a primary concentrator and a heat collection tube, in which the primary concentrator has a focus point. The secondary concentrator has a focus point. The bracket supports the primary concentrator, the heat collection tube, and the secondary concentrator. The heat collection tube is located between the primary concentrator and the secondary concentrator and located on the focus points of the secondary concentrator and the primary concentrator. By adding the secondary concentrator, which is a rotating paraboloid reflector or circular Fresnel reflector, it can achieve low light loss and high heat collection efficiency, and erosion of the heat collection tube by sand, rain, and snow can be effectively prevented, thereby extending the lifetime of the heat collection tube effectively. 1. A double point focusing solar energy collection apparatus , comprising:a heat collector comprising a primary concentrator and a heat collection tube, wherein the primary concentrator has a focus point;a secondary concentrator having a focus point; anda bracket supporting the primary concentrator, the heat collection tube, and the secondary concentrator, wherein the heat collection tube is located between the primary concentrator and the secondary concentrator and is located on focus points of the secondary concentrator and the primary concentrator, wherein the primary concentrator is a circular Fresnel reflector or rotating paraboloid reflector, and the secondary concentrator is a circular Fresnel reflector or rotating paraboloid reflector.2. The double point focusing solar energy collection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heat collection tube is ellipsoidal claim 1 , spherical or square.3. The double point focusing solar energy collection apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a solar energy tracking ...

Quantitative output apparatus and group-control tracking support

The application relates to a quantitative output apparatus and a group-control tracking support. The quantitative output apparatus includes: an actuator comprising an output wheel, an auxiliary wheel, and a passage portion; a transmission rope guided between the output wheel and the auxiliary wheel and passing through the passage portion; and a driving device for driving the transmission rope to move in the passage portion of the actuator. The transmission rope comprises a thick rope portion and a thin rope portion. When the thin rope portion passes through the to passage portion, the thin rope portion does not drive the output wheel to rotate. When the thick rope portion passes through the passage portion, the thick rope portion frictionally drives the output wheel to rotate.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF A SOLAR TRACKER BASED ON CARTOGRAPHIC MODELS

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker () orientable about an axis of rotation (A), said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: 118-. (canceled)19. A method for controlling an orientation of a solar tracker , the method comprising:receiving an image of cloud coverage above the solar tracker;determining an orientation setpoint value for the solar tracker based on the received image of cloud coverage and cloud coverage models;controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value, at least one zero-cloud coverage model corresponding to a direct inclination angle calculated based on a position of the Sun; and', 'at least one widespread cloud coverage model corresponding to an optimized inclination angle., 'wherein the cloud coverage models include20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the orientation setpoint value is determined based on a composition of a cloud layer of the cloud coverage models.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for each of the cloud coverage models claim 19 , the orientation setpoint value is determined based on a wear rate of mechanical members of the solar tracker.22. The method according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for each of the cloud coverage models claim 19 , the orientation setpoint value is determined based on an amount of energy to apply to the solar tracker to modify the orientation of the solar tracker.23. The method according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for each of the cloud coverage models claim 19 , the orientation setpoint value is determined based on a displacement speed of the solar tracker during a change in orientation of the solar tracker.24. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the optimized inclination angle corresponds to an angle associated with a horizontal setting of the solar tracker.25. The method according to claim 19 , ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF A SOLAR TRACKER BASED ON CARTOGRAPHIC MODELS

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker () orientable about an axis of rotation (A), said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: 118-. (canceled)19. A method for controlling a solar tracker comprising:observing cloud coverage above the solar tracker via satellite images of the sky over the solar tracker;comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated with an orientation setpoint for the solar tracker;matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model; andcontrolling the orientation of the solar tracker to the orientation setpoint of the matched cloud coverage model,wherein the cloud coverage models include:a zero-cloud coverage model is associated with a direct inclination angle orientation set point; anda widespread cloud coverage model associated with a zero-inclination angle orientation set point.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein each cloud coverage model is associated with an orientation setpoint value which depends on a composition of a cloud layer of the cloud coverage model claim 19 , the composition depending on at least one of a number of clouds claim 19 , coverage surface of the clouds claim 19 , thickness of the clouds claim 19 , location of the clouds claim 19 , and type of the clouds.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for each cloud coverage model claim 19 , the corresponding orientation setpoint is predefined according to an energy consumption necessary to modify the orientation of the solar tracker.22. The method according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for each cloud coverage model claim 19 , the corresponding orientation setpoint is predefined according to a displacement speed of the solar tracker during an orientation change.23. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the cloud coverage models ...

Method for controlling the orientation of a solar tracker based on cartographic models

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker orientable about an axis of rotation, the method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: observing the cloud coverage above the solar tracker; comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated to an orientation setpoint value of the solar tracker; matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model; servo-controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value associated to said cloud coverage model retained during step c).

Measuring Direct, Diffuse, Global, and/or Ground-Reflected Solar Irradiance Using an Array of Irradiance Sensors

In one respect, disclosed is a device or system for solar irradiance measurement comprising at least two irradiance sensors deployed outdoors at substantially different angles, such that, by analysis of readings from said irradiance sensors, a direct irradiance, a diffuse irradiance, a global irradiance, and/or a ground-reflected irradiance are determined. In some embodiments the disclosed device or system is stationary and has no moving parts. 1. A device or system comprisingat least two irradiance sensors andat least one computing element coupled to said irradiance sensors;wherein said at least two irradiance sensors have different angular orientations, andwherein, based at least upon readings of said irradiance sensors, said computing element is configured to determine values of at least a direct irradiance, a diffuse irradiance, a global irradiance, a ground-reflected irradiance, or ratios thereof.2. The device or system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said irradiance sensors has a non-cosine component of incidence angle response claim 1 , and wherein said determination is based at least upon said non-cosine component.3. The device or system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of said irradiance sensors is a photovoltaic (PV) reference cell with a flat glass window.4. The device or system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said irradiance sensors is ground-facing or receives primarily ground-reflected radiation.5. The device or system of claim 4 , wherein said computing element is configured to determine values of a ground-reflected irradiance or an albedo.6. The device or system of claim 1 , wherein degenerate conditions preventing said determination are identified and said determination is then replaced with an estimation using a model.7. The device or system of claim 1 , wherein said computing element is configured to determine at least one azimuthal orientation of said device or system based at least upon readings of at least one of said irradiance ...

SOLAR TRACKING INSTALLATION

Solar tracking installation includes first movement assembly which functionally engages with the primary axis shaft to cause rotation of the primary axis shaft around the primary axis for moving the plurality of planar modules of solar collector elements in a first rotational direction around the primary axis. The installation further includes a second movement assembly which functionally engages with the secondary movement member to cause tilting of each of the plurality of planar modules of solar collector elements around each respective pivotal mount. In this way the movement of the multitude of solar collection elements is a combination of the rotation of first movement assembly and the tilting motion caused by the second movement assembly. 1. A solar tracking installation having a multitude of solar collection elements arranged in an interconnected array for movement in unison with each other to be directed to the sun during daylight hours comprising:at least one elongated substantially torsionally rigid primary axis shaft having a longitudinal primary axis and mounted to allow rotation of the primary axis shaft around the primary axis;an array of a plurality of planar modules of solar collector elements, each mounted pivotally on the primary axis shaft in spaced positions;a secondary movement member extending parallel to the primary axis shaft and connecting to each of the spaced pivotally mounted plurality of planar modules;wherein a first movement assembly functionally engages with the primary axis shaft to cause rotation of the primary axis shaft around the primary axis for moving the plurality of planar modules of solar collector elements in a first rotational direction around the primary axis; andwherein a second movement assembly functionally engages with the secondary movement member to cause tilting of each of the plurality of planar modules of solar collector elements around each respective pivotal mount;wherein the movement of the multitude of solar ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF A SOLAR MODULE WITH TWO PHOTOACTIVE FACES

A method for controlling the orientation of a solar module including a single-axis solar tracker orientable about an axis of rotation, and a photovoltaic device supported by said tracker and having upper and lower photoactive faces, including: measurement of a distribution of the solar luminance called incident luminance originating from the incident solar radiation coming from the sky to reach the upper face, said distribution being established according to several elevation angles; measurement of a distribution of the solar luminance called reflected luminance originating from the albedo solar radiation corresponding to the reflection of the solar radiation on the ground to reach the lower face, said distribution being established according to several elevation angles; determination of an optimum orientation considering the measurements of said distributions of the incident and reflected solar luminance; servo-control of the orientation of the module on said optimum orientation. 1. A controlling method for controlling the orientation of a solar module comprising:a single-axis solar tracker orientable about an axis of rotation for an orientation of the solar module allowing following the Sun (SO) during its rise and its descent from east to west; anda photovoltaic device supported by said solar tracker and having a photoactive upper face facing the sky and provided with photovoltaic cells and a photoactive lower face facing the ground and provided with photovoltaic cells;said controlling method comprising the following successive steps:measurement of a distribution of the solar luminance called incident luminance originating from the solar radiation called incident radiation which comes from the sky and which is capable of reaching the upper face of the photovoltaic device, said distribution of the incident solar luminance being established according to several elevation angles corresponding to several orientations of the solar module about the axis of rotation; ...

Photovoltaic assembly for use in diffuse weather conditions and related methods

A method includes collecting site specific data, collecting field data at a site of an array of photovoltaic members, determining a current tracked irradiance of the array of photovoltaic members, calculating predicted irradiance for multiple orientations based on the site specific data and the sensed field data, or sensing an actual irradiance for multiple orientations. The method further includes determining a maximum predicted irradiance from the calculated predicted irradiance or a maximum actual irradiance from the sensed irradiance. The method further includes comparing the maximum predicted irradiance or the maximum sensed irradiance with the current tracked irradiance, and re-orienting the array of photovoltaic members to an orientation having the maximum predicted or actual irradiance if the maximum predicted or actual irradiance is greater than the current tracked irradiance.

Sun tracking device and solar cell system

A sun tracking device comprises a light sensing module, a processing module, a control module, and a driving module. The light sensing module includes eight light sensors, a pole fixing portion, and a pole. The eight light sensors each have a light sensing surface. The pole fixing portion has a fixing surface. The eight light sensing surfaces and the fixing surface cooperatively form a 3×3 grid, and the fixing surface is in the middle of the grid. The pole extends from the fixing surface. The processing module is configured for determining the direction of the sun, and calculating a rotating direction and angle of the light sensing module. The control module is configured for sending out a rotating instruction. The driving module is configured for driving the light sensing module to rotate so that the sunlight perpendicularly shines onto the light sensing surface.

System and Method for Periodic Solar Module Adjustment

An adjustable solar module system includes a solar module configured for use with an electronic information system. The solar module has incremental settings for the horizontal and vertical positioning of the solar panels. The electronic information system includes a database that communicates with a user device (e.g. cell phone or computer) via a communications network. The system receives the user's GPS coordinates via the user's device. Based on the location, and the date, the system retrieves the position of the sun from the database. The sun's position is translated into horizontal and vertical coordinates that are then translated into the appropriate horizontal and vertical settings found on the solar module. The horizontal and vertical settings are then transmitted to the user's device to enable the user to make the appropriate adjustments.

SOLAR STRUCTURE

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving configuration input for a solar structure; the configuration input comprising (i) a geographical location, (ii) module configuration input, and (iii) reflector configuration input; identifying the position of the sun; determining an angle between the solar reflector and the solar module corresponding to a predetermined power gain for the solar module, wherein the determining comprises (i) identifying the corresponding area of the solar module that is illuminated by the solar reflector and (ii) totaling the contributions from each of the solar reflectors to calculate an irradiance for each solar cell; adjusting the angles of at least some of the solar reflectors with respect to the solar module to angles determined to correspond to the predetermined power gain using at least one actuator; and dynamically changing how the solar cells are electrically connected together to form a plurality of strings. 1. A method , comprising:receiving configuration input for a solar structure comprising (i) a solar module and (ii) a reflector array located around the periphery of the solar module, wherein the reflector array comprises a plurality of solar reflectors whose orientation with respect to the solar module can be changed;the configuration input comprising (i) a geographical location of the solar structure, (ii) module configuration input specifying dimensions of the solar module and the number of solar cells within the solar module, and (iii) reflector configuration input identifying the number of solar reflectors within the reflector array and dimensions of each of the solar reflectors;identifying the position of the sun relative to the solar structure;determining, for each solar reflector and based upon the identified position of the sun and the configuration input, an angle between the solar reflector and the solar module corresponding to a predetermined power gain for the solar module, wherein the determining ...

SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM AND SOLAR TRACKING METHOD

The disclosure provides a solar tracking system including a first satellite signal receiver, a second satellite signal receiver, at least one solar panel, and a control module. The first satellite signal receiver is disposed on a part of a mobile vehicle. The second satellite signal receiver is disposed on another part of the mobile vehicle. The at least one solar panel is movably disposed on the mobile vehicle. The control module, electrically is connected to the first satellite signal receiver and the second satellite signal receiver to obtain a line of bearing passing through the first and the second satellite signal receivers according to coordinates of the first and the second satellite signal receivers, thereby pointing the solar panel toward the Sun according to the line of bearing and a current position of the Sun. In addition, the disclosure also provides a solar tracking method. 1. A solar tracking system , adapted to be applied to a mobile vehicle , comprising:a first satellite signal receiver, adapted to be disposed on a part of the mobile vehicle;a second satellite signal receiver, adapted to be disposed on another part of the mobile vehicle;at least one solar panel, adapted to be movably disposed on the mobile vehicle; anda control module, electrically connected to the first satellite signal receiver and the second satellite signal receiver so as to obtain a line of bearing passing through the first satellite signal receiver and the second satellite signal receiver according to coordinates of the first satellite signal receiver and the second satellite signal receiver, thereby pointing the at least one solar panel toward the Sun according to the line of bearing and a current position of the Sun.2. The solar tracking system according to claim 1 , wherein the line of bearing is parallel to a longitudinal direction of the mobile vehicle.3. The solar tracking system according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile vehicle is a ship claim 1 , a boat or a vessel ...

SMART SENSOR DEVICES FOR MEASURING AND VERIFYING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

A device comprises a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules and one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy. A processor is on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted. A transmitter is on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver. 1. A device comprising:a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules:one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy;a processor on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted; anda transmitter on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver,wherein the processor further generates the performance reference metric ...

Apparatus for the collection and transmission of electromagnetic radiation

A collector for propagating incident radiation is disclosed. The collector may comprise a light directing component coupled to a buffer component, a first propagation component coupled to the buffer component and configured to transmit the incident radiation into a collector region through one of a plurality of windows, and an optical transport assembly coupled to an end of the collector region and having a second propagation component. Each light directing component may be configured to redirect the incident radiation from a first direction to a second direction, and the collector region may include a plurality of regions exhibiting a refractive index value that gradually transitions from about 1.5 to about 2.0. The second propagation component may be further configured to retain the incident radiation.

CALIBRATION METHOD AND CALIBRATION DEVICE FOR A GROUP OF REFLECTORS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR RADIATION ONTO A RADIATION RECEIVER

The invention relates to a calibration method for a group of reflectors for concentrating solar radiation onto a radiation receiver, having the following steps: A) aligning the reflectors in order to at least partly expose a calibration surface to solar radiation reflected by the reflectors; B) modifying the intensity distribution of the radiation incident on the calibration surface by carrying out a pattern of movements by each reflector of the group, wherein at least one specified parameter for the pattern of movements of each reflector differs from the parameters of the other reflectors, said parameter being selected from the group: movement frequency, movement amplitude, movement phase angle, and trajectory of the solar radiation, reflected by the reflector, within the calibration surface; C) recording rows of pixels for a plurality of differently located location points of the calibration surface by at least one camera, each row of pixel having at least five temporally offset pixel recordings; D) ascertaining a spectrum for each row of pixels by transforming the row of pixels into the frequency domain; E) assigning a subset of spectra to the reflectors on the basis of the movement pattern parameter of the reflector; and F) determining at least one reflection target position for each reflector at least on the basis of the subset of spectra assigned to the reflector. The invention additionally relates to a calibration device for a group of reflectors for concentrating solar radiation onto a radiation receiver. 112. A calibration method for a group of reflectors () for concentrating solar radiation onto a radiation receiver () , the method comprising:{'b': 6', '1, 'A) aligning the reflectors in order to at least partly impinge a calibration surface () with solar radiation reflected by the reflectors ();'}{'b': '6', 'claim-text': frequency of movement,', 'amplitude of movement,', 'phase angle of movement,', 'trajectory of the solar radiation, reflected by the ...

CALIBRATION METHOD FOR HELIOSTATS

Calibration method for heliostats that comprises carrying out at least a search to visualize at least a reference by means of an artificial vision device arranged in a fixed manner to each of the heliostats to be calibrated; recognizing the reference searched; carrying out a capture of the reference for each of the searches, the capture comprising a taking of an image visualized by the artificial vision device in which the reference appears and a reading of the value of the sensors; collecting and storing data of the taking and the reading; comparing value of sensors of the capture with the value of the sensors according to a kinematic relation that is in effect; stablishing an error for each of the captures; and determining a new kinematic relation. 1. A calibration method for heliostats comprising a reflective element and having actuators , sensors defining position of the actuators and a kinematic relation that is in effect for the heliostats , characterized in that the method comprises the steps of:carrying out at least a search to visualize at least a reference with a known location by means of an artificial vision device arranged in a fixed manner to each of the heliostats to be calibrated, such that the artificial vision devices are displaced together with the reflective elements and in a same way;recognizing the reference searched;carrying out a capture of the reference for each of the searches, the capture comprising a taking of an image visualized by the artificial vision device in which the reference appears and a reading of the value of the sensors;collecting and storing data of the taking and the reading;comparing the value of the sensors of the capture with the value of the sensors according to the kinematic relation that is in effect;stablishing an error for each of the captures according to differences between the value of the sensors of the capture and the value of the sensors according to the kinematic relation that is in effect; anddetermining a ...

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR

A reflective concentrator can include a primary reflector and a secondary reflector located radially outward of the primary reflector. The primary reflector can be a rotationally-symmetric, convex conical shape, radial sections of which may include an off-axis parabolic reflector with a focal point radially outward of the primary reflector. A secondary reflector may be located radially outward of the primary reflector, and may include a rotationally symmetric section of a toroidal space surrounding the primary reflector. In some embodiments, the secondary reflector may be convex or concave. Incident sunlight generally aligned with a rotational axis of symmetry of the primary reflector may be reflected off of the primary reflector, off of the secondary reflector, and back towards a point near the central peak of the primary reflector. The reflective concentrator may be aerodynamically stable, and may include an aerodynamic fairing on its read side to further increase the aerodynamic stability of the structure. 1. A solar collector , comprising:a primary reflector comprising a concave conical surface symmetrical about a central axis of the solar collector and configured to redirect substantially all incident sunlight parallel to the central axis through a toroidal region rotationally symmetrical about the central axis;a secondary reflector configured to redirect substantially all of the parallel incident sunlight redirected from the first primary reflector towards a collector region near a peak of the primary reflector.2. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the toroidal region is one of concave or convex3. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the toroidal region is one of parabolic claim 1 , circular claim 1 , cylindrical claim 1 , or tilted conical.4. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the secondary reflector comprises a rotationally symmetric concave reflective surface facing the primary reflector claim 1 , the reflective surface substantially ...

METHOD FOR DETERMINING RELATIVE DEGREES OF REFLECTANCE OF A MEASUREMENT SURFACE

A method for determining relative degrees of reflectance of a measurement surface, having the method steps of applying measurement radiation to the measurement surface, such that a measurement spot is produced on the management surface, moving the measurement spot along at least a first straight measurement spot path, over the measurement surface in accordance with a first path movement and along a second straight measurement spot path with a second path movement, recording a first and second image sets of a plurality of locally resolved images of the measurement surface during the first path movement and the second path movement. An evaluation is carried out at intersection points, whose location points on the management surface are defined by evaluation lines, wherein a first group of straight evaluation lines within the first measurement path region and a second group of straight evaluation lines within the second measurement path region are predefined and/or determined. The evaluation lines of the first group are parallel to the first measurement spot path and the evaluation lines of the second group are parallel to the second measurement spot path, and each first group evaluation line has an intersection point with each second group evaluation line. For each intersection point, a maximum greyscale value is determined, and relative degrees of reflectance of the measurements surface are determined at least on a subset of the intersection points, depending on these greyscale values. 16. A method for determining relative reflectance values of a measurement surface () , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 6', '7', '7', '6, 'i': a', 'b, 'A. applying measurement radiation to the measurement surface () such that a measurement spot (, ) arises on the measurement surface (),'}{'b': 6', '8, 'i': 'a', 'B. moving the measurement spot in accordance with a first path movement over the measurement surface () along at least one first straight measurement spot path (),'}{'b ...

Solar collection apparatus with elongated slats, integrated tracking and decoupled axes

We have done a zero based analysis of the solar energy field and have found that an elongated surface area will reduce energy required for solar tracking. We have constructed a device which uses this geometry and simultaneously tracks the sun in two dimensions. The tracking is done independently. This integrated solar energy collection device is the invention disclosed in this application. 1) We claim a device to collect solar energy and convert it into electricity consisting of a plurality of parallel elongated slats with photovoltaic cells on the surface mounted on a device that tracks the sun independently in two axes intended to maximize perpendicular exposure to the surface area and minimize energy expenditure.2) We claim a device as described in consisting of an indefinite plurality of slats and of arbitrary length determined by economic and engineering considerations3) We claim a device as described in where the slats are constructed from materials claim 1 , including composites where strength claim 1 , weight claim 1 , and weather resistance are factored into the design and construction.4) We claim a device as described in which can be mounted on the side of a south facing structure.5) We claim a device as described in where the seasonal tracking can be automatic claim 1 , manual claim 1 , or non-existent claim 1 ,6) We claim a device as described in which incorporates the use of concentration in either 1 or 2 dimensions to reduce the footprint of photovoltaic cells required. This application is a non-provisional follow up to provisional application 62/601,486 dated Mar. 24, 2017. This application takes priority from the provisional filing.Solar trackers are used to enhance the efficiency of solar devices but at an additional cost. There are a variety of ways this can be accomplished via single axis tracking or dual axis tracking. Trackers must be used in concentrating applications but their use with traditional flat plat solar cells is strictly a matter of ...

SOLAR TRACKER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A pneumatic control unit configured to inflate a first and second set of bellows with fluid from a pneumatic fluid source via a pneumatic circuit, the first and second set of bellows associated with one or more pneumatic actuators. The pneumatic control unit determines a target configuration of the actuators based on a determined current position of the sun; determines a current configuration of the actuators; determines a difference between the determined current configuration and target configuration of the actuators; determines that the difference between current configuration and the target configuration of the actuators is outside of a tolerance range; and actuates the actuators toward the determined target configuration by at least one of inflating the first or second set of bellows with fluid from the pneumatic fluid source via the pneumatic circuit. 1. A pneumatic solar tracker system comprising: a plurality of photovoltaic cells disposed in a common plane and extending along a first length having a first axis, the plurality of photovoltaic cells coupled to rails that extend along a second axis that is parallel to the first axis;', a bottom plate;', 'a top-plate coupled to the rails; and', 'a first and second bellows extending between and coupled to the top plate and bottom plate; and, 'a plurality of pneumatic actuators coupled to the rails and configured to collectively rotate the plurality of photovoltaic cells, the plurality of pneumatic actuators disposed along a common third axis that is parallel to the first and second axis, each of the plurality of pneumatic actuators having], 'a plurality of solar trackers, with each solar tracker including a pneumatic fluid source;', 'a pneumatic circuit having one or more pneumatic lines coupled of a first set of bellows including the first bellows of the plurality of pneumatic actuators and one or more pneumatic lines coupled of a second set of bellows including the second bellows of the plurality of pneumatic ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR UTILIZING SOLAR ENERGY, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AND DESIGNING AN ARRANGEMENT FOR UTILIZING SOLAR ENERGY AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Prior art solar energy arrangements are typically structurally complex, have a limited concentration factor and temperature, and their dimensions are large. There is provided a solar energy arrangement and corresponding method for utilizing solar energy by directing sunrays or sunbeams with at least one solar concentrator towards at least one application, device or equipment utilizing solar energy, and a corresponding method, system and computer program product for implementing an arrangement for utilizing solar energy. 1. An arrangement for utilizing solar energy , the arrangement comprising:at least one solar concentrator; and at least one application, device or equipment utilizing solar energy,wherein the solar concentrator is arranged to direct sunrays or sunbeams towards the application, device or equipment utilizing solar energy.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising:a body frame; anda plurality of reflectors arranged in rows supported by the body frame,wherein each reflector in a row is at a different angle towards the application, device or equipment utilizing solar energy, andwherein the body frame and the reflectors are rotatable each on a single axis that are arranged with respect to each other perpendicularly.3. The arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein each of the rows are rotatable to direct sunrays or sunbeams towards the application claim 2 , device or equipment utilizing solar energy claim 2 , and wherein the application claim 2 , device or equipment is fixed relative to the ground.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein each of the rows are rotatable to direct sunrays or sunbeams towards the application claim 1 , device or equipment utilizing solar energy claim 1 , and wherein the application claim 1 , device or equipment is movable for increasing the concentration factor of the application claim 1 , device or equipment utilizing solar energy.5. The arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the reflectors are ...

Method for controlling the orientation of a solar tracker based on cartographic models

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker ( 1 ) orientable about an axis of rotation (A), said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: a) observing the cloud coverage above the solar tracker ( 1 ); b) comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated to an orientation setpoint value of the solar tracker; c) matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model; d) servo-controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value associated to said cloud coverage model retained during step c). The present invention finds application in the field of solar trackers.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOLAR TRACKING

Solar tracking systems and methods that do not require external power are provided. The systems have a support surface for attachment to a solar collector device and a pivot member positioned therebeneath. One or more pistons are also positioned beneath the support surface to tilt the support surface around the pivot member when deployed. A reservoir is in fluid communication with each piston such that a pressure increase within the first reservoir automatically deploys the associated pistons, tilts the support surface about the pivot member, and thus positions the solar collector device to face the light source. 1. A system for optimizing the orientation of a solar collector device , the system comprising:a support surface comprising a top and a bottom;a pivot member coupled with the bottom of the support surface, the pivot member comprising a multidimensional fulcrum point for tilting movement of the support surface;a first piston positioned beneath the support surface on a first side of the pivot member such that extension of a rod of the first piston applies upward pressure to the bottom of the support surface and tilts the support surface around the pivot member; anda first reservoir in fluid communication with the first piston such that a pressure increase within the first reservoir is transmitted to the first piston and extends the rod.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first piston is coupled with the first reservoir by a tube and the first reservoir is positioned on the second side of the pivot member.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical support member comprising a first end claim 1 , a second end claim 1 , and a body extending between the first and second ends claim 1 , wherein the pivot member is coupled with the first end of the vertical support member and the first piston extends from a portion of the body of the vertical support member.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second piston positioned beneath the support ...

ELLIPTICAL CYLINDER COLLECTOR FOR SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY

Elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy comprising a first pipe and a reflector surface, which also comprises a second pipe and a third pipe, wherein the reflector surface has a generatrix which is half an ellipse and wherein the second pipe and the third pipe are located at focal points of the ellipse and the first pipe is located on a minor axis of the ellipse at a greater distance from the reflector surface than the second pipe and the third pipe, the first pipe is also located at the focal point of an imaginary parabola whose vertex is located at the negative end of the minor axis of the ellipse. 1. An elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy comprising:a first pipe; a second pipe; and', 'a third pipe,, 'a reflector surface,'}wherein the reflector surface has a generatrix which is half an ellipse and wherein the second pipe and the third pipe are located at focal points of the ellipse and the first pipe is located on a minor axis of the ellipse at a greater distance from the reflector surface than the second pipe and the third pipe, the first pipe being located at the focal point of a parabola whose vertex coincides with the negative end of the minor axis of the ellipse.2. The elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy according to claim 1 , further comprising:two end bars at each end of the reflector surface supporting the first pipe; anda secondary bar fixed to each end bar supporting the second pipe and the third pipe.3. The elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy according to claim 1 , wherein the reflector surface comprises reflective material.4. The elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy according to claim 1 , further comprising at least two union elbows joining the pipes together at ends of the same.5. The elliptical cylinder collector for thermal solar energy according to claim 1 , further comprising a static support and an adjustment bolt for adjusting the angle of inclination of ...

SMART SENSOR DEVICES FOR MEASURING AND VERIFYING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

A device comprises a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules and one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy. A processor is on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted. A transmitter is on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver. 1. A device comprising:a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules:one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy;a processor on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to an expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted, wherein the processor further generates the performance reference metric as a cumulative performance reference metric based on multiple ones of the generated performance reference metric accumulated over a first ...

SMART SENSOR DEVICES FOR MEASURING AND VERIFYING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

A device comprises a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules and one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy. A processor is on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted. A transmitter is on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver. 1. A device comprising:a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules:one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the one or more solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy;a processor on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to an expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted;a transmitter on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver; anda power source on the platform for powering the processor and the transmitter. ...

Solar power system and methods, use and computer readable medium relating to monitoring solar power production

The invention relates to a solar power system and method of monitoring a solar power system. The system comprises one or more stationary solar energy modules supported by a support structure, at least one sensor connected to at least one of the stationary solar energy modules or to the support structure for providing measurement data, and a data transfer unit () functionally connected to the sensor for receiving the measurement data and adapted to transmit said measurement data to data analysis unit. According to the invention, the at least one sensor is an acceleration sensor adapted to measure acceleration of said at least one stationary solar energy module or the support structure as the measurement data. The invention allows for detecting mechanical failures caused by environmental factors, for example, in stationary solar power plants at an early stage. 2. The solar power system according to claim 1 , wherein the acceleration sensor is adapted to provide measurement data characterizing vibrations claim 1 , and optionally orientation claim 1 , of the solar energy module and/or the support structure.3. The solar power system according to claim 1 , wherein the number of solar energy modules supported by the support structure is two or more claim 1 , and there are at least two sensors associated with at least two different solar energy modules claim 1 , and the plurality of sensors are functionally connected to said data transfer unit for transmitting of solar energy module specific measurement data to the data analysis unit.4. The solar power system according to claim 1 , wherein the data analysis unit comprises a cloud server claim 1 , and the data transfer unit is adapted to transmit data thereto over a network connection.5. The solar power system according to claim 1 , wherein the data analysis unit is configured to store the measurement data.6. The solar power system according to claim 1 , comprising a terminal device adapted to receive processed data from the ...

Calibration method and calibration device for a group of reflectors for the concentration of solar radiation on a radiation receiver

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kalibrierungsverfahren für eine Gruppe von Reflektoren zur Konzentration von Sonnenstrahlung auf einen Strahlungsempfänger, mit den Verfahrensschritten A) Ausrichten der Reflektoren, um eine Kalibrierfläche zumindest teilweise mit von den Reflektoren reflektierter Sonnenstrahlung zu beaufschlagen; B) Erzeugen einer Änderung der Intensitätsverteilung der auf die Kalibrierfläche auftreffenden Strahlung mittels Ausführen eines Bewegungsmusters durch jeden Reflektor der Gruppe, wobei das Bewegungsmuster jedes Reflektors sich in mindestens einem vorgegebenen Bewegungsmuster-Parameter aus der Gruppe – Frequenz der Bewegung, – Amplitude der Bewegung, – Phasenlage der Bewegung, – Bahnkurve der durch den Reflektor reflektierten Sonnenstrahlung innerhalb der Kalibrierfläche, von den Bewegungsmuster-Parametern der anderen Reflektoren unterscheidet; C) Aufnahme von Bildpunktreihen für eine Mehrzahl ortsverschiedener Ortspunkte der Kalibrierfläche mittels zumindest einer Kamera, wobei jede Bildpunktreihe mindestens fünf zeitlich versetzte Bildpunktaufnahmen aufweist; D) Ermitteln eines Spektrums für jede Bildpunktreihe mittels Transformation der Bildpunktreihe in den Frequenzraum; E) Zuordnung einer Spektren-Untermenge zu den Reflektoren abhängig von dem Bewegungsmuster-Parameter des Reflektors; F) Bestimmen zumindest einer Reflektion-Zielposition für jeden Reflektor abhängig von zumindest der dem Reflektor zugeordneten Spektren-Untermenge. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin eine Kalibrierungsvorrichtung für eine Gruppe von Reflektoren zur Konzentration von Sonnenstrahlung auf einen Strahlungsempfänger. The invention relates to a calibration method for a group of reflectors for the concentration of solar radiation on a radiation receiver, with the method steps A) aligning the reflectors to at least partially apply a calibration surface with reflected from the reflectors solar radiation; B) generating a change in the intensity distribution of the ...

AGRICULTURAL SOLAR POWER GENERATION AND CROP PRODUCTION PREDICTION MODELING SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides an agrivoltaic forecasting modeling system that can assess solar power yields and crop yield produced by an agrivoltaic system. The system may include a weather information providing component providing weather information; an agrivoltaic facility comprising a cultivation area for a crop and a structure with a solar panel and being adjacent to the crop and being operated based on setting conditions and the weather information; a power generation calculation component calculating the amount of power generation of the agrivoltaic power generation facility based on the weather information; a crop yield information calculation component calculating yield information of the crop based on the weather information and the setting conditions; and an optimal condition selection component calculating the optimal conditions for agrivoltaic system's solar power yields and crop yields based on the yield information, and therefore the crops can experience the various irradiance changes caused by the solar panel.

Hybrid device for photovoltaic power generation and air-conditioning

복합식 태양광 발전 및 냉난방 장치가 제공되며, 태양의 위치를 산출하는 위치 산출부, 위치 산출부를 통해 추적한 태양의 위치에 따라 이동하며 태양광을 집광하는 태양전지와 태양전지에서 발생하는 열을 흡수하는 흡열부를 포함하는 집광부, 열을 이용하여 난방을 제공하는 난방부, 열을 이용하여 냉방을 제공하는 냉방부, 그리고 열을 이용하여 전기를 생산하는 발전부를 포함하는 복합식 태양광 발전 및 냉난방 장치를 포함한다. It is equipped with a combined solar power generation and heating and cooling system. It calculates the position of the sun, calculates the position of the sun, moves according to the position of the sun tracked by the position calculation unit, absorbs the heat generated by the solar cell and the solar cell, A heating unit for heating by using heat, a cooling unit for providing cooling by using heat, and a power unit for generating electricity by using heat, the solar power generation and heating / cooling unit including a heat collecting unit including a heat absorbing unit .

用于监测及控制太阳能电池板阵列的网络拓扑

用于监测及控制太阳能电池板阵列的网络拓扑实施例包括适配成通过至少两个冗余通信手段发送和接收数据及命令的智能节点。智能节点包括太阳能电池板、节点控制器、光伏模块、旁路继电器、旁路总线、用于冗余通信手段的PLC及无线通信接口、以及用于监测及控制智能节点的传感器及致动器接口。智能节点中的PV模块可在不中断网络通信的情况下选择性地被旁路。一些实施例包括多个智能节点，其串联地电连接成节点链并进一步连接至网关。其它实施例包括连接至逆变器和变压器的多个节点链，由此界定区域。附加实施例还包括与多个区域通信的中央服务器。

集热化学储能与制备碳氢燃料的太阳能耦合利用系统

本发明公开了一种集热化学储能与制备碳氢燃料的太阳能耦合利用系统，包括聚光及跟踪系统、还原性碳物质密封储罐、金属碳酸盐复合材料密封储罐装置、煅烧炉、产物合成气收集装置、金属氧化物复合材料密封储罐装置、二氧化碳密封储罐装置和酸化炉，从整个循环过程来看，是将还原性碳物质和CO 2 原位转换成H 2 和CO，其中MCO 3 /MO复合颗粒为循环载体，通过吸热/放热化学反应，实现系统循环工作，本系统中太阳光子能量直接提供给复合颗粒，复合颗粒直接吸收太阳能，颗粒内部温度分布均匀，有利于提高复合颗粒抗烧结特性，同时颗粒具有良好的机械性能，在煅烧炉和酸化炉中经过运动、碰撞等过程，质量损失小，两者协同作用，提高系统循环稳定性。

Heat heliotrope

Apparatus for collecting and pursuing sunlight

본 발명은 태양광 수집 및 추적장치에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 태양광을 이용한 자체 동력으로 태양광을 추적하여 포물경에서 태양광을 최적상태에서 수집할 수 있도록 구성되는 태양광 수집 및 추적장치를 제공함에 그 목적이 있다. 그리고, 상기한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명은 광전소자(6)에서 수직막대(5)의 그림자를 검출하면 제어박스(13)에서 그림자의 방향과 길이를 산출하여 회전모터(19,17)를 제어함으로써 상기 수직막대(5)가 태양광과 일직선상에 놓이도록 추적하는 태양광추적부(41)와; 포물경(1)의 내주면에서 반사되는 태양광을 볼록렌즈(8)로 수집하여 광케이블(4)을 통해 충전지(16)에 충전하고, 상기 포물경(1)의 상단면을 따라 회전 가능하도록 설치된 태양전지판(2)은 태양광으로부터 전력을 생산하고 상기 제어박스(13)의 제어에 의해 회전모터(12-1)가 구동되면 회전되면서 상기 포물경(1)의 수집광도를 조절하게 되는 태양광수집부(40);로 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 태양광 수집 및 추적장치를 제공하게 된다.

Heat-responsive alignment system and solar collection device

A system which automatically aligns itself, and any attached hardware such as a solar energy collection device, in response to changes in the solar position. The alignment system comprises a directional sunlight-admission element which is adapted to be focused over a relatively wide azimuth angle in advance of the direction of change of the solar elevation relative to the location of the device on earth, an infrared radiation-absorbing member having a fixed position relative to the sunlight admission element and aligned to receive and absorb sunlight passing through said admission element over said azimuth angle and to generate heat in response thereto, and a heat-responsive adjustment means in heat-conductive association with said radiation-absorbing member and adapted to move both said sunlight-admission element and said radiation-absorbing member in response to periodic substantial changes in temperature conducted thereto. The adjustment means is also adapted to be connected to and to move a support system for an associated working element such as a solar energy collection system, a telescope, a camera or other device, so that the associated system is automatically and periodically adjusted in response to changes in the solar elevation and azimuth as occur during the year.

Solar energy collecting device

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Solar concentrator module remote monitoring and control system

Предлагаемая система относится к гелиотехнике, в частности к средствам управления солнечным концентраторным модулем для получения электрической и тепловой энергии. Техническим результатом изобретения является повышение помехоустойчивости и достоверности обмена дискретной информацией между пунктом контроля и управления и удаленными объектами, на которых установлены солнечные концентраторные модули, путем подавления ложных сигналов (помех), принимаемых по дополнительным каналам. Система дистанционного контроля и управления солнечным концентраторным модулем содержит солнечный концентраторный модуль и два модема, первый из которых размещен на пункте контроля и управления, а второй вместе с солнечным концентраторным модулем размещены на удаленном объекте. Солнечный концентраторный модуль содержит приемник с двухсторонней рабочей поверхностью, цилиндрический концентратор с ветвями, верхнюю кромку приемника, центры окружностей, горизонтальную поверхность, полусферический колпак, герметичную коробку, внутри которой расположены буферная щелочная батарея и второй модем, штыревую приемопередающую антенну и удаленный объект. Каждый модем содержит задающий генератор, источник дискретных сообщений, фазовый манипулятор, первый гетеродин, первый смеситель, усилитель первой промежуточной частоты, первый усилитель мощности, дуплексер, приемопередающую антенну, второй усилитель мощности, второй гетеродин, второй смеситель, усилитель второй промежуточной частоты, перемножитель, полосовой фильтр, фазовый детектор, усилитель, амплитудный детектор и ключ. 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 718 687 C1 (51) МПК H02S 10/40 (2014.01) F24S 50/20 (2018.01) H04B 7/15 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F24S 50/20 (2020.02); H02S 10/40 (2020.02); H04B 7/15 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019123931, 23.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 13.04.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 13.04.2020 ...

Tracking sensor for solar power plant

Изобретение относитс  к гелиотехнике и позвол ет повысить эксплуатационную надежность датчика при сохранении широкого пол  зрени . На боковых наклонных гран х 2 основани  1 установлены светочувствительные элементы 3. На основании установлен непрозрачный полуцилиндрический корпус 4 с торцовыми крышками, имеющими диафрагменную щель. Последн   расположена перпендикул рно образующей корпуса, ориентированного вдоль граней. Угол зрени  датчика может превышать ±90°с,а его корпус служит дл  пыле-и помехозащищенности датчика. 2 ил. The invention relates to solar technology and makes it possible to increase the operational reliability of a sensor while maintaining a wide field of view. On the side inclined edges x 2 bases 1, photosensitive elements 3 are installed. On the basis there is an opaque semi-cylindrical body 4 with end caps having a diaphragm slot. The latter is located perpendicularly forming the body, oriented along the edges. The angle of view of the sensor may exceed ± 90 ° C, and its body serves for the dust and noise immunity of the sensor. 2 Il.

Solar energy absorption plate with angle adjusting assembly

A solar energy absorption plate with an angle adjusting assembly comprises a solar energy plate (1); a first light sensing element (11) and a second light sensing element (12) at two symmetrical opposite sides; a control unit (2) connected to each of the first light sensing element (11) and second light sensing element (12); an angle adjusting unit (13) connected to the control unit (2); and the angle adjusting unit (3) being interactive with the solar energy plate (1). The control unit (2) calculates a brightness difference between a brightness of the first light sensing element (11) and a brightness of the second light sensing element (12) so as to drive the angle adjusting unit (13) to cause that the first and second light sensing element (11, 12) in the solar energy plate (11) have the same brightness and the solar energy plate (1) facing to sun. Furthermore a third and a fourth light sensing elements (13, 14) can be used further.

Mounting device of a photovoltaic panel in a post. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Mounting device of a photovoltaic panel on a pole, constituted by a fork (2), whose ends define a horizontal axis of rotation for the panel (4), which later incorporates a counterweight (5) that facilitates its orientation inclined backwards an angle corresponding to the geographical latitude of the place of installation, which in front or backward wind conditions, allows the inclination of the panel (4) towards the horizontal to offer less resistance, returning to reposition automatically when the wind ceases, due to the effect of the counterweight (5) to its initial inclined position. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Sun-following device

Prior art sun-following devices exist which have an energy-storing counterweight. While this counterweight makes operation of the drive very economical, it is expensive to manufacture. The invention calls for two sun-following devices to be linked to each other in such a way that one is used as an energy-storing counterweight for the other. This gives a system with an extremely low energy consumption which leads to significant savings with large-scale systems.

Device for generating electric power from solar energy

The invention concerns a device for the generation of electric power from solar energy, the device having a solar collector, made up of solar cells, which delivers the power generated to a buffer store, e.g. an accumulator. In order to permit the device to be designed so that it is portable and to increase the coefficient of utilization of the solar energy, the invention calls for the solar collector (9) to be designed in the form of a panel and securely mounted on a mounting (8) which is fastened to a spindle (4) mounted vertically in a mobile housing. The spindle can be turned through an angle α about its longitudinal axis and the collector mounting (8), with the collector, is moved continuously or periodically to follow the sun, keeping it at right angles to the sun's rays. The device described here and shown in fig. 1 will not keep the collector at right angles to the sun's rays. Fastened to the spindle (4) is a control head (10) equipped with photoelectric cells to control the motion of the collector mounting.

SOLAR TRACKER.

Seguidor solar, formado por filas de placas solares que incluyen módulos fotovoltaicos (3), determinando un conjunto estructural que es soportado por patas (6) de apoyo telescópicas hincadas directamente en el suelo y que son susceptibles de regulación en altura, comprendiendo cada fila de placas solares una estructura horizontal que susceptible de pivotar sobre un eje (4), en tanto que los ejes (4) de las distintas filas van unidos entre sí mediante barras transversales (10) de transmisión del movimiento pivotante que es accionado por al menos un actuador de giro acoplado al eje (4) de una de las filas. Solar tracker, consisting of rows of plates solar that include photovoltaic modules (3), determining a structural assembly that is supported by support legs (6) telescopes driven directly to the ground and which are capable of height adjustment, comprising each row of solar panels a horizontal structure that can pivot on an axis (4), while the axes (4) of the different rows they are linked together by crossbars (10) of transmission of the pivoting movement that is driven by at least a rotation actuator coupled to the shaft (4) of one of the rows.

Method and system for controlling cluster of sunlight trackers

본 발명에 따른 군집 태양광 트래커들의 제어 방법은, 상기 군집 태양광 트래커들이 각각 자신의 발전량 정보, 고도 정보 및 방위각 정보 중 적어도 하나 이상을 검출하고, 검출된 상기 발전량 정보, 상기 고도 정보 또는 상기 방위각 정보를 각각 서버로 전송하는 단계; 상기 서버가 상기 군집 태양광 트래커들 각각의 상기 발전량 정보, 상기 고도 정보 또는 상기 방위각 정보로부터 평균 발전량 정보, 평균 고도 정보 또는 평균 방위각 정보를 산출하는 단계; 및 산출된 상기 평균 발전량 정보, 상기 평균 고도 정보 또는 상기 평균 방위각 정보를 각각 상기 군집 태양광 트래커들에서 검출된 상기 발전량 정보, 상기 고도 정보 또는 상기 방위각 정보와 각각 비교하여, 상기 군집 태양광 트래커들의 이상 여부를 결정하는 단계를 포함한다. The control method of the cluster solar photrackers according to the present invention is characterized in that the cluster solar photrackers detect at least one of their power generation amount information, altitude information and azimuth information, respectively, and the detected generation amount information, the altitude information or the azimuth angle Transmitting information to the server, respectively; Calculating, by the server, the average power generation amount information, the average altitude information, or the average azimuth information from the power generation amount information, the altitude information, or the azimuth information of each of the cluster solar photrackers; And comparing the calculated average power generation amount information, the average altitude information, or the average azimuth information with the power generation amount information, the altitude information, or the azimuth information, respectively, detected from the cluster solar photrackers, And determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred.

Optical device for deflecting a ray beam and method for deflecting a ray beam

The invention relates to an optical device (1) for deflecting a ray beam from a direct radiation source or a radiation transmitter towards an energy converter (6), at least two deflection elements (8, 9) mounted in series forming the optical device (1).

Sun tracker

与太阳能设备一起使用的方法和系统。本发明可以与太阳能板、太阳能碟、或希望得到对太阳的最优暴露的任何其他设备一起使用。本发明首先调整太阳能设备的方位角，直到从方位角的视点实现了最优太阳暴露。然后，调整太阳能收集器的高度角，直到从高度角的视点实现了最优太阳暴露。本发明还使用负荷补偿装置来减轻马达倾斜太阳能收集器所需的提升转矩或制动转矩的量。

Combined power generation system using solar and wind power

본 발명은 태양열과 풍력을 이용하여 태양열 증폭집열장치와 풍력발전장치가 서로 연계되어 구동되도록 하여 열에너지와 전기에너지를 생산 또는 발전시킴으로써, 태양열과 풍력과 같은 자연 에너지의 이용 효율을 최대한 높이고, 흐린 날, 야간과 같이 일사량이 적은 날 또는 바람이 불지 않는 날씨와 같은 환경에서도 에너지를 효율적으로 생산 또는 발전시킬 수 있는 태양열 및 풍력을 이용한 융·복합발전시스템에 관한 것으로, 태양열과 풍력을 이용하여 태양열 증폭집열장치와 풍력발전장치가 서로 연계되어 구동되도록 하여 열에너지와 전기에너지를 생산 또는 발전시킴으로써, 태양열과 풍력과 같은 자연 에너지의 이용 효율을 최대한 높이고, 흐린 날, 야간과 같이 일사량이 적은 날 또는 바람이 불지 않는 날씨와 같은 환경에서도 에너지를 효율적으로 생산 또는 발전시킬 수 있고, 특히, 태양열증폭집열장치의 태양열집열부에서 태양열을 집열시 집열소자가 구비된 진공 상태의 집열관을 구성함으로써 태양열이 집열소자에 의해 가열되기 때문에 집열 효율을 향상시키며, 송풍관의 일측에 열원센서를 통해 측정된 온도값을 통해 송풍팬에서 공급되는 바람의 공급량을 조절하기 위한 공기조절수단을 구성함으로써 일사량이 적을 경우에 송풍팬을 통해 공급되는 바람의 공급량을 조절하여 바람을 공급하기 때문에 집열관에서 집열되는 태양열은 외부의 영향을 받지 않고 집열되어 집열된 태양열을 열에너지 또는 전기에너지로 사용할 수 있는 효과가 있다. The present invention by using the solar and wind power solar amplification collector and wind power generator to be driven in conjunction with each other to produce or generate thermal energy and electrical energy, to maximize the efficiency of the use of natural energy, such as solar and wind power, cloudy days The present invention relates to a fusion and hybrid power generation system using solar and wind power that can efficiently produce or generate energy even in an environment such as a day with low insolation or a windy weather, such as nighttime. By collecting and generating heat and electric energy by allowing the collector and wind power generator to be connected to each other, the efficiency of using natural energy such as solar heat and wind is maximized, and the day of low insolation such as cloudy day, night or wind Energy is effective even in an environment such as the cold weather It is possible to produce or generate electricity, and in particular, the solar heat collecting portion of the solar amplifying heat collector is configured to form a vacuum collecting tube equipped with a heat collecting element when collecting solar heat, so that the heat collecting efficiency of the solar heat is improved by the heat collecting element. The air ...

Solar radiation absorbing device capable of being automatically cleaned

本发明公开了一种可自动清洁的太阳辐射吸收装置，包括工作箱以及位于工作箱内且向上开口的矩形腔，工作箱内固设有位于矩形腔下侧且与矩形腔连通的第一空腔，第一空腔下侧内壁转动设有第一转轴，第一转轴外端壁螺纹连接有螺纹套筒，螺纹套筒上端面固设有与矩形腔周向腔壁抵接的矩形太阳能板，本发明是一种可自动清洁太阳能板的内置发电装置，当紫外线检测器检测到外界为晴天且紫外线充足的情况下，会打开本发命的矩形腔，从而使本发明的矩形太阳能板上升至矩形腔上口，吸收太阳能并且将太阳能转化成电能进行储存，本发明的扇叶会在太阳能板每次使用后，吹走可能落在太阳能板上的杂物，从而延长太阳能板的使用寿命和保证较高的光转化率。

Solar thermoelectric and thermal cogeneration

An energy generation method includes receiving solar radiation at a solar absorber, providing heat from the solar absorber to a hot side of a set of thermoelectric converters, generating electricity from the set of thermoelectric converters, and providing heat from a cold side of the set of thermoelectric converters to a fluid being provided into a solar fluid heating system or a solar thermal to electrical conversion plant. A system for carrying out the method includes at least one thermoelectric device and a solar fluid heating system or a solar thermal to electrical conversion plant

Photovoltaic system for use at e.g. building wall, has master drives connected together by data bus line, where one of drives is operated as super master drive providing set value data for master drive and collects measured data

The system has solar cell units (2) tracking position of the sun in axles and comprising identical program-controlled drives for each axle, where the drive is provided with a computer assisted control. The control generates control signal from set value data and collects measured data. The drives are formed as master drives (14m), which are connected together by a data bus line. One of the master drives is operated as a super master drive, which provides the set value data for the master drive and collects the measured data of the master drive. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling a photovoltaic system.

System for controlling sun altitude tracking of photovoltaic modules used for e.g. converting solar energy into electrical energy, has main control unit transmitting reference-position data to control units of trackers via cables as desired

The system has trackers (N1) rotatable around an axis by electric motors (M1). The trackers are associated to individual control units (E1), which control the electric motors of the trackers. A sub-distributor (20) includes power supply cables (28), which supply the electric motors with current. The supply cables for the electric motors of the trackers run out from a main control unit (H1) associated to the trackers. The main control unit transmits reference-position data to the individual control units of the trackers via the supply cables as desired. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for controlling a system for controlling sun altitude tracking of solar modules (2) a computer program comprising instructions for performing a method for controlling a system for controlling sun altitude tracking of solar modules.

Control of the sun position tracking of solar modules

System zur Steuerung der Sonnenstandsnachführung von Solarmodulen, umfassend: • eine oder mehrere Gruppen von zumindest um eine Achse mittels jeweils zumindest einer Stelleinheit (M1) drehbaren Nachführeinheiten (N1), welche jeweils einer Einzel-Steuereinheit (E1) zugeordnet sind, die die Stelleinheit(en) (M1) der Nachführeinheit (N1) steuert; • ein Stromversorgungssystem (20) mit Versorgungsleitungen (28), welches die Stelleinheiten mit Strom versorgt, wobei die Versorgungsleitungen (28) für die Stelleinheiten (M1) einer Gruppe von Nachführeinheiten jeweils von einer dieser Gruppe zugeordneten Haupt-Steuereinheit (H1) ausgehen; wobei die zumindest eine Haupt-Steuereinheit (H1) bei Bedarf über die Versorgungsleitungen (28) Soll-Positionsdaten an die Einzel-Steuereinheiten der ihr zugeordneten Nachführeinheiten (N1) übermittelt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stelleinheiten (M1) über Drehstrom-Versorgungsleitungen (28) mit Strom versorgt werden, dass jeweils eine Drehstrom-Phase und ein Nullleiter an die einzelnen Einzel-Steuereinheiten (E1) angeschlossen sind, und dass die Soll-Positionsdaten über eine Taktung des Nullleiters von der zumindest einen Haupt-Steuereinheit (H1) übermittelt werden. System for controlling the solar position tracking of solar modules, comprising: • one or more groups of tracking units (N1) rotatable about at least one axis by at least one setting unit (M1), each associated with a single control unit (E1) that controls the setting unit (E1) en) (M1) controls the tracking unit (N1); • a power supply system (20) with supply lines (28) which supplies power to the actuators, the supply lines (28) for the actuators (M1) of a group of tracking units respectively starting from a main control unit (H1) assigned to this group; wherein the at least one main control unit (H1) if required via the supply lines (28) transmitted setpoint position data to the individual control units of their tracking units (N1) associated therewith, characterized in ...

Heliostat automatic control system

Изобретение относитс  к гелиотехнике и позвол ет повысить точность управлени  гелиостатом в солнечных электростанци х башенного типа.,В рабочем состо нии автоматическа  система управлени  гелиостатом реализует дифференциальную схему сравнени  углов падени  на гелиостат 2 солг немного излучени  и излучени  точечного сканирующего коллимированного источника 10, размещенного на теплоприемнике. Это осуществл етс  через посредство фотопреобразовател  1, установленного на гелиостате 2 и подключенного к входу функционального преобразовател  3. сое диненного с блоком 4 управлени  исполни- тельными механизмами 5 привода гелиостата 2. При возникновении аварийной ситуации в работу включаетс  датчик 6 аварийной ситуации, подключенный к входу формировател  7 закона аварийного управлени , выход которого подключен к входу блока 9 приоритета, который, в свою очередь , передает сигнал через блок 4 на меха- низмы 5. Дл  перевода гелиостата в исходное рабочее положение используетс  датчик 8 солнечной радиации, подключенный к блоку 9. Применение источника 10 позвол ет согласовать оптическую св зь пол  гелиостатов, сопр женных с теплоприем- ником солнечной электростанции башенного типа 2 ил. СО С The invention relates to solar technology and allows to increase the accuracy of control of heliostat in solar power plants of tower type. In operation, the automatic control system of the heliostat implements a differential scheme for comparing the angles of incidence on heliostat 2 solgs a little radiation and radiation of a point scanned collimated source 10 placed on a heat receiver . This is done through a photoconverter 1 mounted on the heliostat 2 and connected to the input of the functional converter 3. connected to the control unit 4 by the executive mechanisms 5 of the heliostat drive 2. When an emergency situation occurs, the emergency sensor 6 is connected to the input 7 of the emergency control law generator, the output of which is connected to the input of the priority block 9, ...

Network topology for monitoring and controlling a solar panel array

Embodiments of a network topology for monitoring and controlling an array of solar panels include an intelligent node adapted to send and receive data and commands by at least two redundant means of communication. An intelligent node includes a solar panel, a node controller, a photovoltaic module, a bypass relay, a bypass bus, PLC and wireless communication interfaces for redundant means of communication, and sensor and actuator interfaces for monitoring and controlling the intelligent node. A PV module in the intelligent node may selectively be bypassed without interrupting network communications. Some embodiments include a plurality of intelligent nodes electrically connected serially into a chain of nodes and further connected to a gateway. Other embodiments include a plurality of chains of nodes connected to an inverter and a transformer, thereby defining an area. Additional embodiments further include a central server in communication with a plurality of areas.

Solar position tracking device

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Solar photoelectricity and optothermal integrated superconducting hot water system

目前很多太阳能热水产品基本都是固定的，不能充分利用太阳能资源，效率低下，冬天零下十几度，普通的太阳能热水器无法正常使用或使用中水管容易发生结冰冻裂的情况等问题。本发明利用自动跟踪太阳控制系统，把太阳光聚热和太阳能发电合二为一，发明了一种太阳光聚热与光伏发电聚热同时加热产生热水的系统，同时光伏发电的余电可以并入国家电网，提高太阳能利用率，并且在阴雨天无阳光的情况下热水系统可以从家用电源取电加热水箱。本发明是由超导液将聚集的热量直接带走，超导液零下40℃不会结冰，没有设备冻结的隐患。

Calibration method and calibration device for a group of reflectors for concentrating solar radiation on a radiation receiver

本发明涉及用于一组反射器的校准方法，包括：A)对准反射器，使由反射器反射的太阳辐射照射到校准区域；B)通过由组中的每个反射器执行运动模式使入射到校准区域上的辐射的强度分布产生变化，其中每个反射器的至少一个预定运动模式参数与其他反射器的参数不同；C)借助于至少一个摄像机记录校准区域的多个位置不同的局部点的像素行，其中每个像素行具有至少五个时间偏移的像素记录；D)将像素行变换到频域来确定每个像素行的光谱；E)根据反射器的运动模式参数将光谱子集分配给反射器；F)根据至少分配给反射器的光谱子集确定每个反射器的至少一个反射目标位置。本发明还涉及用于将太阳辐射汇聚到辐射接收器上的一组反射器的校准装置。

Automatic control system for heliostat field

Seeking photosensor

1. ФОТОЛАТЧИК ОРИЕНТАЦИИ, содержащий установпенный на подложке пылеза-т щитный корпус с диафрагмирующим отверстием в Крышке, расположенньш в корпусе параллельно подложке экран со светофильтром переметюй прозрачности и установленный на подложке симметрично оптической оси фото- , датчика четырехквадрантный фотоприемник, отличающийс  тем, что, с целью повышеш1Я точности ориентации, диафрагмиру .ющее отверстие имеет квадратную форму, а светофильтр переменной; прозрачности выполнен в виде четырех пр моугольных щелей, совпадающих внутрешшми сторонами с проект  ми кромок отверсти  на экран. 2. Фотодатчик по п. 1, о т л н ч а ю щ и и с   тем, что, с целью расширени  диапазона работы, он снабжен четьфьм  стража тел ми, расположенными на экране параллельно пр моугольным щел м с их внецших сторон ... sl Од 1. ORIENTATION PHOTO, containing a dust cover-mounted shield housing with a diaphragm hole in the cover, a screen with a light filter with transparency transparency and parallel to the substrate parallel to the substrate in the housing, which is mounted on a substrate symmetrical to the optical axis of the photo- sensor, a four-quadrant photoreceiver, different in a separate symmetric optical axis of the photo- sensor. the aim is to improve orientation accuracy, the orifice is square, and the light filter is variable; The transparency is made in the form of four rectangular slots that coincide inside the sides with the designs of the edges of the hole on the screen. 2. A photo sensor according to claim 1, so that, in order to expand the range of work, it is equipped with four guards with bodies located on the screen parallel to rectangular slots from their outside sides. . sl od

Solar collecting system

A solar collecting system is provided to collect solar energy efficiently by using a solar collector even in case the wind is strong. A solar heat collecting system comprises: an optical sensor(2000) temporarily installed at one site of a solar collecting panel(1000); a position sensing and tracking part tracking the sun(900) through the sensing signals of the optical sensor; a heat exchanger(500) operating a circulating pump(700) and supplying the fluid through a fluid transferring pipe(711) in case the temperature of the fluid(4280) stored in a storage water tank exceeds the constant temperature with solar energy; a fluid storage tank(600) containing the fluid heat-exchanged through the fluid transferring pipe(721); and a distributing water tank distributing the fluid into a plurality of fluid tubes through a plurality of fluid distributing pipes.

Foldable wind-resistant solar energy conversion device and working method thereof

本发明公开了一种能够折叠抗风的太阳能转换装置及其工作方法。该太阳能转换装置包括底座、驱动电机、周转盘、中心转轴、往复丝杆、折展组件和太阳能转换板组。周转盘安装在底座上，且与底座构成单向转动的转动副；中心转轴与周转盘构成单向转动的转动副；周转盘相对于底座允许转动的方向与周转盘相对于中心转轴允许转动的方向相反；折展组件包括倾斜支架、往复丝杆、滑块螺母、连杆、骨架摇杆、中心连接座和传动组件。本发明仅使用一个电机作为动力源，且不需要使用离合器等动力切换器件，就实现了太阳方位角的追光，以及太阳能转换板的折叠；在提高太阳能热收集效率的同时，还能做到在遇到恶劣天气时对减小损害。

Position Tracking Device And Method Of Solar

본 발명은 태양의 위치를 추적하는 태양 위치추적장치에 관한 것으로, 본 발명의 주요구성은, 태양의 위치를 추적하여 태양의 위치를 따라가는 통상의 태양 위치추적장치에 있어서, 태양의 수직상 위치이동을 감지하기 위해, 베이스의 상부에 설치되고, 태양과 수직을 이루도록 수직으로 세워 설치되는 수직판이 구비되며, 상기 수직판의 양측 하부에 태양 빛에 의해 일정한 전류를 발생하는 수직전지판이 구비된 수직센서부와; 태양의 수평상 위치이동을 감지하기 위해, 베이스의 상부에 설치되고, 태양과 수평을 이루도록 수직으로 세워 설치되는 수평판이 구비되며, 상기 수평판의 양측 하부에 태양 빛에 의해 일정한 전류를 발생하는 수평전지판이 구비된 수평센서부와; 상기 수직센서부와 수평센서부에서 감지된 신호를 전달받는 제어부와; 상기 제어부에서 신호를 전달받아 태양과 마주보도록 회동시키는 수직·수평회전장치를 포함하여 이루어진 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a solar position tracking device for tracking the position of the sun, the main configuration of the present invention, in the conventional solar position tracking device that tracks the position of the sun and follows the position of the sun, the vertical position shift of the sun In order to detect the vertical, is installed on the top of the base, is provided with a vertical plate vertically installed so as to be perpendicular to the sun, the vertical sensor with a vertical battery plate to generate a constant current by the sunlight on both sides of the vertical plate Wealth; In order to detect the horizontal movement of the sun, a horizontal plate is installed on the top of the base, and installed vertically so as to be horizontal with the sun, and generates a constant current by the sun light on both lower sides of the horizontal plate. A horizontal sensor unit having a horizontal battery plate; A control unit receiving a signal detected by the vertical sensor unit and the horizontal sensor unit; Receiving a signal from the control unit is characterized in that it comprises a vertical, horizontal rotating device for rotating to face the sun. 따라서 본 발명은, 태양의 이동방향을 간편하고 정확하게 추적할 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 추적한 방향에 대응하도록 베이스를 이동하여 항상 태양을 마주보도록 할 수 있는 효과가 있다. Therefore, the present invention can not only easily and accurately track the direction of movement of the sun, but also has the effect of always facing the sun by moving the base to correspond to the tracked direction. 태양, 위치추적, 수직센서, ...

Two-coordinate tracking sensor

Изобретение относитс  к гелиотехнике, в частности к двухкоординатным фотодатчикам ориентации. Цель изобретени  - упрощение конструкции и расширение рабочего диапазона. Диафрагмирующее отверстие в крышке 3 выполнено в виде щели (Щ) 9. Фотоэлементы (Ф) 5-8 имеют пр моугольную форму, а пара Ф 5 и 6, пересекаема  плотностью симметрии Щ 9, своими встречными сторонами установлена вплотную к сторонам другой пары Ф 7 и 8 на подложке 1 фотодатчика. Щ 9 обеспечивает минимум фоновой засветки Ф 5-8, варианты расположени  которых позвол ют измен ть углы зрени  фотодатчика в азимутальном и угломестном каналах ориентации. 4 ил. The invention relates to solar technology, in particular to two-coordinate orientation photosensors. The purpose of the invention is to simplify the design and expand the working range. The diaphragm hole in the lid 3 is made in the form of a slit (S) 9. The photoelectric cells (F) 5-8 have a rectangular shape, and the pair F 5 and 6 intersected by the density of symmetry U 9, with their opposite sides set close to the sides of the other pair F 7 and 8 on the substrate 1 of the photo sensor. Shch 9 provides a minimum of background illumination of F 5-8, the location of which allows the angles of the photosensor to be changed in the azimuth and elevation orientation channels. 4 il.

Air Heat Type Photohvoltaic-thermal Collector

본 발명은 태양광원의 수광에 따른 전기에너지발전과 함께 태양광원의 투과 집열에 따른 열에너지발전을 일괄적으로 동시 수행하여 생활에 필요한 에너지자원인 전기 및 난방에 필요한 열원을 효율적으로 생산함을 제공하도록, 내측에 공기를 수용가능한 에어포켓공간을 형성하는 외곽프레임과; 상기 외곽프레임의 상부에 설치되고, 태양광을 흡수하여 전기에너지를 생성시키되 복수 개의 솔라셀이 연결된 셀집합체가 전후 길이방향으로 서로 간격을 두고 배열 배치되는 수광발전부와, 상기 수광발전부의 사이마다 형성되어 태양광을 에어포켓공간을 향해 투과시키는 광투과부로 구성되는 태양광모듈과; 상기 외곽프레임의 에어포켓공간 내에 공기와 접촉가능하게 설치되고, 상기 태양광모듈의 광투과부에 대응된 위치에서 태양광과의 접촉에 따른 열원을 흡수한 후 상기 에어포켓공간 내 접촉 공기에 전달하는 집열판;을 포함하는 공기집열식 PVT 컬렉터를 제공한다. The present invention provides electric energy generation according to light reception of a solar light source and thermal energy generation according to the transmission and collection heat of a solar light source at the same time so as to efficiently produce a heat source necessary for electricity and heating, An outer frame forming an air pocket space in which air can be accommodated inside; A light receiving and generating unit installed at an upper portion of the outer frame and generating an electric energy by absorbing solar light and having a plurality of cell assemblies connected to the plurality of solar cells arranged at intervals in the longitudinal and longitudinal directions; And a light transmitting portion formed to transmit sunlight toward the air pocket space; A heat source installed in the air pocket space of the outer frame so as to be in contact with the air and absorbing a heat source in contact with sunlight at a position corresponding to the light transmitting portion of the solar module, An air collecting PVT collector including an air collecting plate.

Tracking solar cell device

Solar plant follow-up unit

ДАТЧИК СЛЕЖЕНИЯ ГЕЛИОУСТАНОВКИ , содержащий установлениый на подложке пылезащитный непрозрачный корпус, в крышке которого вьшолнено круглое диафрагмирующее отверстие , расположенный в корпусе параллельно подложке экран, ш екщий в радиальном направлении переменную светопрозрачность, и закрепленный на подложке симметрично сттическрй оси четырехквадратный фотоприемйик, отличающийс  теи, что, с целью повышени  точности слежени , экран выполнен составным из чередующихс  прозрачных и непрозрачных коаксиальных конических колец, обращенных меньшими основани ми к диафрагмирукщему отверстию, и центрального непрозрачного конуса, обращенного основанием к подложке, причем внутренний диаметр меньшего основани каждого непрозрачного (Л кольца равен нару зюму диаметру большего основани  соседнего с ним одноименного кольца. SENSOR MONITORING solar unit comprising establishing on the substrate a dustproof opaque body in the cover which vsholneno circular diaphragmed aperture disposed in the housing parallel to the substrate screen, br ekschy radially variable translucency and fixed on the substrate symmetrically stticheskry axle four-quadrant fotopriemyik, characterized tei that in order to increase tracking accuracy, the screen is made of a composite of alternating transparent and opaque coaxial conical rings, about and a central opaque cone facing the substrate to the base, the inner diameter of the smaller base of each opaque (L ring is equal to the suspension diameter of the larger base of the neighboring ring of the same name.

Solar power plant on water

본 발명은 상부에 복수개의 태양전지 모듈에 장착되는 지지프레임; 상기 지지프레임 하부에 배치되고, 회전 가능하도록 마련되어, 경사지도록 고정되는 수직프레임; 수면 위로 부상하도록 상기 수직프레임 하면에 부착되어 부력을 제공하는 복수개의 부유체; 상기 부유체와 인접하게 배치된 다른 부유체를 선택적으로 연결하여, 고정 시킬 수 있는 고리부;를 제공한다. The present invention provides a solar cell module comprising: a support frame mounted on a plurality of solar cell modules in an upper portion; A vertical frame disposed below the support frame and provided so as to be rotatable and fixed to be inclined; A plurality of floats attached to the lower surface of the vertical frame to float above the water surface to provide buoyancy; And a ring portion capable of selectively fixing and fixing another float disposed adjacent to the float.

Solar generating system using reflecting apparatus and solar generating method using the same

본 발명은 태양광을 반사시키는 반사장치(100)를 이용하여 태양광 발전을 하는 태양광 발전 시스템(200) 및 이를 이용한 태양광 발전방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따른 태양광 발전 시스템(200)은 태양광을 반사하는 태양광 반사장치(100)와 상기 반사장치(100)를 통해 반사되는 태양광을 흡수하여 전력을 생산하기 위한 태양전지모듈판넬(210) 및 상기 태양전지모듈판넬(210)에 반사된 태양광의 양을 측정하고, 상기 태양전지모듈판넬의 표면 온도를 감지하는 모듈센서(220)를 구비한다. 반사장치(100)는 태양의 위치에 따라 상하운동수단 및 회전운동수단(160, 150)에 의해 위치가 조정될 수 있다. 따라서, 태양전지모듈판넬(210)에 별도의 트래커를 설치하지 않고도 태양광을 추적하여 태양광 발전을 할 수 있다. 본 발명에 의하면, 태양광을 추적하는 반사장치(100)에 의해 반사된 태양광을 상기 태양전지모듈판넬(210)이 흡수하여 태양광 발전을 한다. 반사장치, 리플렉터, 태양광. 태양전지모듈판넬, 센서 The present invention relates to a photovoltaic power generation system 200 for generating photovoltaic power using a reflector 100 reflecting sunlight and a photovoltaic power generation method using the same. Photovoltaic power generation system 200 according to the present invention is a solar cell module panel for producing power by absorbing sunlight reflected through the solar light reflecting apparatus 100 and the reflecting apparatus 100 ( 210 and a module sensor 220 for measuring the amount of sunlight reflected by the solar cell module panel 210, and detects the surface temperature of the solar cell module panel. The reflecting apparatus 100 may be adjusted by the vertical movement means and the rotation movement means 160 and 150 according to the position of the sun. Therefore, solar power can be traced to solar power without installing a separate tracker on the solar cell module panel 210. According to the present invention, the solar cell module panel 210 absorbs sunlight reflected by the reflector 100 for tracking sunlight to generate photovoltaic power. Reflectors, Reflectors, Solar. Solar Module Panel, Sensor

Solar-energy heat-transfer apparatus

power engineering; heat-transfer systems, external-combustion engines, and the like. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has chamber with transparent cylindrical walls; chamber has end lids with nozzles and accommodates coaxially arranged cylindrical metal pipe carrying working medium and solar concentrator mounted for varying its orientation to sun. Solar concentrator is built of set of mirrors and cylindrical converging lenses placed in parallel with chamber axis at focal distance from metal pipe surface not to exceed length of pipe between end lids; concentrator is also provided with operating mechanism for setting it in rotary motion about chamber incorporating system for tracking in the daytime the sun, the center line of central converging lens, and line of sun ray focused by this lens on conventional plane of metal pipe surface perpendicular to plane tangential line drawn through axis of sun ray focused onto metal pipe surface; heat-transfer apparatus is mounted for changing its angle of inclination to earth so as to ensure perpendicular incidence of sun rays on metal pipe surface depending on position of sun on the sky throughout a year. Cylindrical wall of chamber is made of transparent material such as glass and filled with inert gas. Pipe is made of high-melting metal; its surface is distinguished by minimal reflection of sun rays. In order to enlarge surface for heat transfer to working medium, high-melting metal rod with helical thread is placed inside pipe so that it contacts inner surface of pipe. End lids and nozzles are made of heat-insulating material capable of withstanding temperature up to 2000 C. Working-medium heating temperature depends on its speed of discharge through pipe, pipe length, and pipe heating temperature which, in its turn, depends on quantity of cylindrical converging lenses and their surface area perpendicular to incident sun rays. EFFECT: enhanced total heating temperature of metal pipe and capacity of heat-transfer apparatus. 1 cl, 4 dwg ...

Solar tracking device and tracking method thereof

Rotation device for pole system of solar power system

본 발명은 태양광 패널 어레이에 연결되는 제1 관형체; 상기 제1 관형체의 하부에 결합되고 폴의 상단에 고정되는 제2 관형체; 상기 제1 관형체에 회전력을 전달하는 기어부; 상기 기어부에 회전력을 제공하는 구동모터; 및 상기 제1 관형체와 상기 제2 관형체의 결합 부위에 설치되고 상기 제1 관형체와 상기 제2 관형체 간의 상대 회전 시 접촉상태를 유지하여 전원 또는 신호를 전달하는 적어도 3접점 이상의 접점부;를 포함하는 태양광 발전용 폴 시스템의 회전장치를 개시한다. The present invention relates to a first tubular body connected to a solar panel array; a second tubular body coupled to a lower portion of the first tubular body and fixed to an upper end of the pole; a gear unit for transmitting a rotational force to the first tubular body; a driving motor for providing a rotational force to the gear unit; and at least three contact points or more, which are installed at the coupling site of the first tubular body and the second tubular body and maintain a contact state during relative rotation between the first tubular body and the second tubular body to transmit power or signals. Disclosed is a rotating device of the pole system for photovoltaic power generation including;

Tracking Photovoltaic System

본 발명은 태양광 추적발전 장치에 관한 것으로서, 태양전지 패널을 지지하는 지주와, 태양전지 패널이 장착된 메인 플레이트와, 지주에 대해 메인 플레이트를 수평방향으로 360도 회전가능하게 지주와 메인 플레이트 사이에 결합된 제1회전기둥을 회전구동시키는 수평 회전구동부와, 메인 플레이트를 제1회전기둥에 대해 수직상으로 회전구동시키는 수직 회전구동부와, 전자시계에서 제공되는 현재시간 정보를 이용하여 주간에 태양전지 패널이 태양이 동서 방향으로 이동하는 방위각 이동의 위치 궤적을 추종하도록 하루에 360도를 회전하도록 수평회전구동부를 제어하되 태양의 일몰시간 이후에도 동일 회전방향으로 연속적인 회전이 이루어지도록 구동함으로써 계절의 변화에 따른 태양의 일출, 일몰시간이 변하여도 별도의 재교정장치가 없어도 항상 일출, 일몰 시간에 맞추어서 태양과 태양전지 패널이 수직방향을 이룰수 있고, 계절변화에 따른 태양의 고도 변화는 수직 회전구동부를 통해 태양 고도 위치 변화를 추적하여 태양전지 패널을 제어하는 제어부를 구비한다. 이러한 태양광 추적 발전장치에 의하면, 전자기계 정보를 이용하여 태양광을 추적할 수 있어 구조가 단순해지면서도 태양광 집광효율을 높일 수 있는 장점을 제공한다. The present invention relates to a solar tracking power generation device, comprising a support for supporting a solar panel, a main plate equipped with a solar panel, and between the support and the main plate to be rotated 360 degrees in the horizontal direction relative to the support The horizontal rotation drive unit for rotating the first rotational column coupled to the rotation, the vertical rotational drive for rotating the main plate vertically with respect to the first rotational column, and the sun in the daytime using the current time information provided by the electronic clock The battery panel controls the horizontal rotational drive to rotate 360 degrees a day so as to follow the position trajectory of the azimuth movement in which the sun moves in the east-west direction, but drives the continuous rotation in the same rotational direction even after sunset of the sun. Even if the sun's sunrise and sunset time change according to the change, The sun and the solar panel can achieve a vertical direction in accordance with the phase sunrise and sunset time, and the change of the altitude of the sun according to the seasonal change is provided with a control unit that controls the solar cell panel by tracking the change of the position of the sun altitude through the vertical rotating drive unit. . According to such a solar tracking power generation ...