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Procédé de traitement pour augmenter le rendement d’une cellule photovoltaïque

Absstract of: FR3161064A1

L’invention concerne un procédé de traitement pour augmenter le rendement d’une cellule photovoltaïque (1), comportant des étapes de : Positionnement de la cellule photovoltaïque (1) sur un convoyeur (3) le long duquel est positionnée une matrice de sources lumineuses, Acquisition d’une image (IMG) de la cellule photovoltaïque (1) sur le convoyeur (3) à l’aide d’une caméra (4),Division de l’image acquise en plusieurs zones, dites premières zones à éclairer et deuxièmes zones à ne pas éclairer,Création d’une séquence de contrôle des sources lumineuses de la matrice à l’aide de l’image divisée en plusieurs zones,Ladite séquence de contrôle étant définie par plusieurs instants successifs,A chaque instant de la séquence de contrôle, mettre dans l’état actif chaque source lumineuse située en vis-à-vis d’une première zone de l’image et mettre dans l’état inactif chaque source lumineuse située en vis-à-vis d’une deuxième zone de la cellule photovoltaïque. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Figure 2

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR MODULAR SOLAR RACKING SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317094A1

Support frames are disclosed for use in a solar module racking system. In certain examples, the support frame includes a bottom connecting member provided with an aperture for adjustably receiving a spacing member, a first vertical support member vertically disposed on a first end of the bottom connecting member and having a mounting mechanism for connecting to a panel, and a second vertical member vertically disposed opposite the first vertical support member on a second end of the bottom connecting member parallel to the first vertical support member and spaced apart from the first vertical support member. The second vertical support member is provided with a mounting mechanism for connecting to the panel.

SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Absstract of: US2025317097A1

A support structure for a plurality of solar cells includes a truss and a plate engaged with the truss. The plate includes a plurality of polygonal panels. The plurality of polygonal panels are arranged such that the plate has a non-planar surface. Each polygonal panel of the plurality of polygonal panels is configured to support at least one solar cell of the plurality of solar cells.

Mobile Solar Power Station

Absstract of: US2025317089A1

Mobile Solar Power Station that includes a rigid structure, a frame system, a lift mechanism, an energy harvesting device, and an energy storage device. Each frame within the frame system is equipped with at least one energy harvesting device designed to capture solar energy. The energy collected is stored in a dedicated energy storage device, ensuring its availability for immediate or future use. To maximize energy capture, the station may employ a lift mechanism that enables precise adjustment of the frames' orientation towards optimal sunlight exposure. The operation of this lift mechanism, along with the overall management of the solar power station, is coordinated by an integrated control system.

CURVED SOLAR PANEL, PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY, AND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317090A1

Provided are a curved solar panel, a photovoltaic array, and a solar energy system. The curved solar panel includes a crest portion and a trough portion sequentially connected in a first direction. The curved solar panel further includes a power generation area provided with a power generation layer; and a first non-power generation area and a second non-power generation area located at two opposite sides of the power generation area in the first direction, respectively. An upper part of the first non-power generation area overlaps with the second non-power generation area of an adjacent curved solar panel. A width of the first non-power generation area in the first direction is defined as X1, a width of the second non-power generation area in the first direction is defined as X2, and a thickness of the curved solar panel is defined as W, where X1, X2, and W satisfy: X1≥X2+W.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ADAPTING A SOLAR MODULE SUPPORT

Absstract of: US2025317093A1

Included are methods and devices of adapting a solar module support with pre-formed features that position and/or secure solar module clips. The adaptation may include forming new positioning and/securing features at new locations on the solar module support, or otherwise positioning the solar module clips on the solar module support at locations different from these pre-formed features. These methods and devices allow a solar module support with pre-formed features to accommodate solar modules of different dimensions than originally envisioned.

SOLAR CANOPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Absstract of: US2025317091A1

Example electric solar canopy systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a foundation is positioned on a surface. A table is configured to secure multiple solar panels. A lifting mechanism is coupled to the foundation and the table, where the lifting mechanism is configured to move the table between a lowered position and a raised position.

ABNORMALITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION, DEVICE, COMPUTER DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Absstract of: US2025317103A1

Disclosed are an abnormality diagnosis method and apparatus for photovoltaic power generation, a computer device and a storage medium. The method comprises acquiring operation data of a photovoltaic station, generating a photovoltaic power generation capacity prediction model by training a preset neural network based on the operation data of the photovoltaic station; determining an abnormal photovoltaic station by performing daily power generation capacity fluctuation evaluation and power generation efficiency evaluation on a plurality of photovoltaic stations using the photovoltaic power generation capacity prediction model; and generating a diagnosis result of the photovoltaic power generation abnormality by comparing the operation data corresponding to the abnormal photovoltaic station with an abnormality condition. According to the method, accurate evaluation of a photovoltaic power generation operation situation and accurate determining of the photovoltaic power generation abnormality are realized, and a brand new perspective is provided for operation management of the photovoltaic station.

SOLAR POWER PORTABLE CELL

Absstract of: US2025317102A1

A solar power portable cell system (SPPC) including: a case; a battery; an AC input charge connection for receiving an AC input charge; an AC charge controller for receiving the AC input charge from the AC input charge connection and converting the AC input charge to a DC charge for outputting the DC charge to the battery; a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controller for receiving a solar electrical charge from at least one solar panel and converting the received solar electrical charge to a DC charge for outputting the DC charge to the battery; at least one DC output charge capable of charging one or more external or internal devices using the DC output charge; and an inverter for converting an output DC charge from the battery to an output AC charge.

SOLAR PANEL HANDLING SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317105A1

A system for installing a solar panel may include a first end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a first robotic arm and part of a first assembly robot and a second end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a second robotic arm and part of a second assembly robot. The first and the second end-of-arm assembly tools have different tooling and perform different functions to assembly solar panels to support structure. The first assembly robot and the second assembly robot may be located on autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles and the various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.

TRACKING-TYPE SOLAR TROUGH ASSEMBLY

Absstract of: US2025317101A1

The present invention provides a solar energy harvesting system comprising a plurality of parabolic-shaped trough solar concentrators and solar cells mounted on an assembly. A new solar panel design comprising trough-shaped solar concentrators with mirrors inside a box is disclosed. Unlike typical designs, these mirrors have flat surfaces along the trough, which helps spread out sunlight better and avoid heat concentration on the solar cells. The troughs are connected using folded flaps, keeping the panel light with thin stainless steel. A transparent cover sheet on top protects and supports the troughs. Multiple vertical plates support the structure, connecting the troughs using round protrusions on the troughs. 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.

COMBINER DEVICE, PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AND FAULT DETECTION METHOD

Absstract of: US2025317104A1

The present application discloses a combiner device, a photovoltaic system and a fault detection method. The combiner device comprises at least two photovoltaic strings connected in parallel; and further comprises a current measurement circuit, a voltage measurement circuit, an insulation resistance measurement circuit and a controller. The current measurement circuit is used for measuring the current of each photovoltaic string; the voltage measurement circuit is used for measuring the voltage of the photovoltaic strings connected in parallel; the insulation resistance measurement circuit is used for measuring the insulation resistance of the photovoltaic strings connected in parallel; and the controller determines, according to the current, the voltage and the insulation resistance, whether the photovoltaic strings have a reverse connection fault.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPLIT-CELL AND MULTI-PANEL PHOTOVOLTAIC TRACKING CONTROL

Absstract of: US2025317092A1

Split-cell and multi-panel photovoltaic backtracking control systems and methods allow for increased total power generation during low sun elevation conditions by shading a percentage of panel modules, thereby allowing for a lower angle of incidence on unshaded modules. The control systems and methods involve determining a sun elevation angle, a traditional backtracking angle, a split-cell or multi-panel backtracking angle, a single-cell or single-panel relative light transmission (RLT) based on the single-cell or single-panel backtracking angle, and a split-cell or multi-panel RLT based on the split-cell or multi-panel backtracking angle. If twice the single-cell or single-panel RLT is greater than the split-cell or multi-panel RLT, the split-cell or multi-panel backtracking angle is used; otherwise, the single-cell or single-panel backtracking angle is used. The control systems and methods may further involve determining a diffuse fraction index (DFI) and, if the DFI is greater than a DFI limit, using a DFI tracking angle.

Solar Module Skirt Assembly

Absstract of: US2025317095A1

A solar module skirt assembly includes a skirt that is attached to a frame of a solar module, and a clip to attach the skirt to the solar module. The clip includes a first portion to attach to a frame of the solar module and to the skirt, a second portion to hold a portion of the frame of the solar module and a portion of the skirt, and a fastener to affix the clip to the frame of the solar module and the portion of the skirt.

Double or single sided sheet metal thin film solar panel

Absstract of: AU2025201472A1

The present invention relates to a method of producing either a double sided (bifacial) or single sided steel based solar panel by laminating adhesive rolls of printed thin flexible photo voltaic film to a steel profile formed by a roll forming machine where the rolling of the steel profile and the application to it of the solar lamination occurs in a single pass through the roll forming machine specifically designed for that purpose. The present invention relates to a method of producing either a double sided (bifacial) or single sided steel based solar panel by laminating adhesive rolls of printed thin flexible photo voltaic film to a steel profile formed by a roll forming machine where the rolling of the steel profile and the application to it of the solar lamination occurs in a single pass through the roll forming machine specifically designed for that purpose. eb h e p r e s e n t i n v e n t i o n r e l a t e s t o a m e t h o d o f p r o d u c i n g e i t h e r a d o u b l e s i d e d ( b i f a c i a l ) o r s i n g l e s i d e d s t e e l b a s e d s o l a r p a n e l b y l a m i n a t i n g a d h e s i v e r o l l s o f p r i n t e d t h i n f l e x i b l e p h o t o v o l t a i c e b f i l m t o a s t e e l p r o f i l e f o r m e d b y a r o l l f o r m i n g m a c h i n e w h e r e t h e r o l l i n g o f t h e s t e e l p r o f i l e a n d t h e a p p l i c a t i o n t o i t o f t h e s o l a r l a m i n a t i o n o c c u r s i n a s i n g l e p a s s t h r o u g

SOLAR MODULE COUPLINGS FOR SOLAR TRACKER

Absstract of: AU2024253411A1

A coupling for use with a solar tracker includes an elongate body defining opposed top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface defining a pair of protuberances disposed in spaced relation along a length of the elongate body and defining a gap therebetween, each of the pair of protuberances including a tab disposed thereon adjacent the gap, wherein the gap is configured to receive a torque tube such that an inner surface of the gap and the tabs of each of the pair of protuberances abut a portion of the torque tube, wherein each tab of the pair of protuberances includes a bore defined therethrough that is configured to receive a fastener to couple the elongate body to a torque tube.

SOLAR-BASED POWER GENERATION MODULES

Absstract of: AU2024237958A1

The present invention relates to Energy generation panel comprising at least two energy generation modules, each energy generation modules comprising a first surface presenting an energy harvesting device, a second surface, a reflecting surface, and a holding structure connecting the first and second surfaces together so as to present a volume in between, wherein the reflecting surface is configured to filter an incident sunlight thereby letting a first portion of said sunlight pass through it and reflecting a second portion of said sunlight, characterized in that said reflecting surface presents a plurality of reflecting regions differently oriented with respect to each other and each being configured to homogeneously reflect said second portion of incident light on a collecting surface of said energy harvesting device.

DETERMINATION OF PREFERRED WIRELESS LASER POWER TRANSMISSION MODE

Absstract of: AU2024237485A1

A method of determining a preferred wireless power transmission mode is disclosed. Each wireless laser power transmission mode defines a combination of at least two laser pulses, each of the at least two laser pulses having a different wavelength. The method comprises receiving an indication of a power received at a wireless power receiver for each of a plurality of test wireless power transmissions received at the wireless power receiver, each of the wireless power transmissions corresponding to a different wireless power transmission mode; and determining a preferred wireless power transmission mode based on the indications of power received by the wireless power receiver for at least one of the test wireless power transmissions. A corresponding computer program, non-transitory memory and satellite are also provided.

A STRUCTURAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL AND REINFORCED FRAME ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND ENCLOSURES AND PV DEVICES FORMED THEREFROM

Absstract of: AU2024224278A1

The invention describes a structural frame element adapted to accommodate photovoltaic (PV) modules to form a photovoltaic panel capable of being used as a construction element. A framed PV panel adapted to be coupled to further framed PV panels to form an array for mounting on structure surfaces and to form walls, roofs and doors of self-supporting structures, enclosures and equipment cabinets. The invention describes a structural frame element adapted to accommodate photovoltaic (PV) modules to form a PV panel capable of being used as a construction element to facilitate the coupling of framed PV panels together for fixing PV panels to existing structures and for forming said self-supporting structures, enclosures and equipment cabinets. Reinforcement members embedded within the frame elements provide busbar connectivity for the PV panels.

A CABINET OR FRAME-MOUNTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY FOR SUB-OPTIMAL SOLAR POWER CONVERSION AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAXIMISING COLLECTION EFFICIENCY

Absstract of: AU2024225247A1

The invention describes a photovoltaic (PV) power generator ideally suited for off- grid and remoted locations having a substantially upright structure and comprising an enclosure, adapted to be ground-engaging, upon which there is mounted a plurality of vertically disposed PV panels. The enclosure houses control circuitry for the harvesting, storage and delivery of electrical energy generated via the PV panels. Excess energy is accumulated in battery packs and delivered upon demand when supply via the PV panels is insufficient. The generator is optimised to a power rating ideal for off-grid living (average daily output of 200Wh/day) and for sustaining a domestic dwelling during seasonal minima of solar radiation and is provided with sufficient PV energy harvesting area to deliver the average daily rated output.

A PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) OR BATTERY THEREOF

Absstract of: AU2024224018A1

A charging station comprising a structure or enclosure for charging batteries of an EV vehicle whether said batteries are removed from an EV for a charging cycle or where the EV is coupling directly to charging point. The invention provides for the accommodation or storage of electric vehicles (EVs) or batteries used therein to facilitate charging thereof via means for charging battery cells of an electric vehicle (EV) utilising power predominantly derived from solar radiation via photovoltaic panels or PV arrays. Embodiments include charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), particularly bikes and scooters. There is further described methods of forming a charging station having multiple access doors through which batteries for an EV or an EV can be coupled to a charging port. In a preferred construction, a standalone charging station for EV scooters provides means for mounting and storing the scooters during a charging cycle. A municipal scooter hiring system is also disclosed.

PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY CLEANING SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317100A1

A cleaning system for a photovoltaic surface includes one or more of an electrostatic dust repellant, a vacuum device, and a compressed air spray device, powered by the photovoltaic array, and configured to function when the photovoltaic surface, including a photovoltaic array mounted on a base, is rotated from a first position with exposure to sunlight, to a second position, where the photovoltaic surface is almost parallel to the ground. The system includes a rotor to turn the base, and hence the photovoltaic surface, from first position to second position, rotating a front surface of the photovoltaic array by over 105 degrees. The cleaning device is housed in a half cylindrical box with an opening for exposure, and is positioned at an edge of the photovoltaic array when in its first position.

PRESSURE AND ELECTROSTATIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CLEANING SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317098A1

A cleaning system for a photovoltaic surface includes one or more of an electrostatic dust repellant, a vacuum device, and a compressed air spray device, powered by the photovoltaic array, and configured to function when the photovoltaic surface, including a photovoltaic array mounted on a base, is rotated from a first position with exposure to sunlight, to a second position, where the photovoltaic surface is almost parallel to the ground. The system includes a rotor to turn the base, and hence the photovoltaic surface, from first position to second position, rotating a front surface of the photovoltaic array by over 105 degrees. The cleaning device is housed in a half cylindrical box with an opening for exposure, and is positioned at an edge of the photovoltaic array when in its first position.

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL AIR SPRAY CLEANING SYSTEM

Absstract of: US2025317099A1

A cleaning system for a photovoltaic surface includes one or more of an electrostatic dust repellant, a vacuum device, and a compressed air spray device, powered by the photovoltaic array, and configured to function when the photovoltaic surface, including a photovoltaic array mounted on a base, is rotated from a first position with exposure to sunlight, to a second position, where the photovoltaic surface is almost parallel to the ground. The system includes a rotor to turn the base, and hence the photovoltaic surface, from first position to second position, rotating a front surface of the photovoltaic array by over 105 degrees. The cleaning device is housed in a half cylindrical box with an opening for exposure, and is positioned at an edge of the photovoltaic array when in its first position.

Freitragender Unterstand

Nº publicación: DE102024109327A1 09/10/2025

Applicant:

KFI METALLBAU GMBH [DE]
KFI Metallbau GmbH