Absstract of: FR3161330A1
Nappe photovoltaïque flottante L’invention concerne un dispositif de production électrique flottant pour un bateau. Il est constitué par une nappe photovoltaïque flottante reliée au bateau par des moyens de connexion électrique et d’attaches mécaniques, constituée d’un élément photovoltaïque flexible ou d’une pluralité d’éléments photovoltaïques rigides et supportés par une feuille d’un matériau de masse volumique inférieure à celle de l’eau qui assure la flottaison de la structure photovoltaïque à la surface d’une étendue d’eau. Lorsqu’elle n’est pas en utilisation, cette nappe photovoltaïque est stockée à bord du bateau ou à l’arrière du bateau, enroulée sur un mandrin ou pliée en accordéon. Figure pour l’abrégé : Figure 6
Absstract of: AU2025237996A1
A mobile transport for moving a solar table, the mobile transport comprising: a transport component having a vehicular segment and a driving system, the transport component being operable to move the solar table from a first location to a point of installation under control of the driving system; and an attachment component coupled to the transport component, the attachment component comprising at least one attaching element that securely attaches to the solar table and at least one motor that supports at least one alignment process implemented during an installation of the solar table to at least one mounting structure; wherein the at least one attaching element comprises a plurality of end effectors that couple to at least one of a torque tube, a purlin and/or a beam within the solar table with independent motion control; and wherein the attachment component extends vertically above the transport component and at a forward angle such that the at least one attaching element is located in front of the transport component. A mobile transport for moving a solar table, the mobile transport comprising: a transport component having a vehicular segment and a driving system, the transport component being operable to move the solar table from a first location to a point of installation under control of the driving system; and an attachment component coupled to the transport component, the attachment component comprising at least one attaching element that securely attaches to the sol
Absstract of: WO2025217245A1
A ground pile for a solar tracking system includes an elongate hollow tube extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, a mount proximate the first end for attaching solar tracking components, one or more threaded longitudinal segments of the hollow tube each having exterior helical segments extending around the longitudinal segment and forming a screw thread, and one or more drivable longitudinal segments of the hollow tube having cross-sections with an internal surface shaped in a non-circular shape.
Absstract of: WO2025217438A1
A clamp for adjustably securing a frame of a solar panel to a structural member of a building, the clamp including a first body member comprising a distal end and a proximal end as well as an opening in the first body member disposed proximate the distal end. The clamp also includes a second body member disposed substantially orthogonal to the first body member at the proximal end of the first body member, the second body member further comprising at least one outwardly extending restraining member for either insertion into a slot within the frame or for placement atop the frame. The clamp also includes a multi-sided head with a shaft and an off-center hole disposed within the shaft, the shaft received within the opening in the first body member and the off-center hole operable to receive a threaded fastener for insertion into the structural member.
Absstract of: WO2025217150A1
A system includes a photovoltaic module installed on a roof deck, where the photovoltaic module comprises at least one solar cell; and a roofing shingle installed on the roof deck adjacent to the photovoltaic module, where the roofing shingles does not include a solar cell, where the roofing shingle includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, where the bottom surface of the roofing shingle is proximate to the roof deck, where the top surface of the roofing shingle is exposed to an external environment, where the top surface of the roofing shingle includes a first section and a second section, and where the first section is configured to change appearance in response to exposure to a predetermined temperature.
Absstract of: WO2025213623A1
A flexible photovoltaic support, comprising columns, cross beams, bearing cables, and assembly fixing members. The cross beams are correspondingly arranged at top ends of the columns, and the bearing cables are fixedly connected to the cross beams and extend between adjacent cross beams. Each assembly fixing member comprises a pressing block, an engagement member and a clamping assembly, the pressing block being rotatably connected to the engagement member, and an accommodating cavity being formed between the pressing block and the engagement member and used for clamping and limiting a bearing cable. The pressing block comprises a horizontal base plate part and a hook part extending from an upper side of the horizontal base plate part. The hook part is used for abutting against a photovoltaic module, and the clamping assembly penetrates through the engagement member and the horizontal base plate part and is used for being fixedly connected to a frame of the photovoltaic module. The flexible photovoltaic support of the present invention has the beneficial effects of being convenient to install, stable, reliable, and capable of avoiding cracking.
Absstract of: WO2025215284A1
The invention relates to a system for integrating storage and/or expanding photovoltaic generation in existing installations, wherein the existing installations comprise at least existing photovoltaic generation means connected, via electrical connection means, to at least one load requiring electrical energy and also connected, via an energy meter, to the general electrical grid. The system is characterised in that it comprises connecting a device with at least an inverter, a second electrical energy meter and a control unit, wherein the device: connects the existing installation to energy storage means; is connected, via the second electrical energy meter, to the general electrical grid in parallel with the existing photovoltaic generation means; and is configured to maintain a minimum use that is always equal to or greater than a predetermined compensation value.
Absstract of: WO2025215496A1
Provided is a display device that is suited to combination with a solar cell. According to the present invention, a display device that is suited to combination with a solar cell has subpixels and a light-transmitting region and also has a light-transmitting insulator that eliminates a level difference from the subpixels to the light-transmitting region. The insulator has a curved surface in a region near an end part, and said region can be made to act as a lens. As a result, light that enters the display device from the outside can be refracted to enter the light-transmitting region, making it possible for comparatively more light to be transmitted. An electronic apparatus that includes the display device and a solar cell that is provided on a back surface side of the display device allows more light to enter the solar cell and makes it possible to generate more power.
Absstract of: WO2025216458A1
A colored solar module according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a substrate and a color coating layer, wherein: the substrate includes a lower protective layer, a power generation layer, which is formed on the lower protective layer and includes an encapsulant and a plurality of solar cells embedded in the encapsulant, and an upper protective layer formed on the power generation layer, the upper protective layer including a first surface that faces the outside and includes a first uneven part, and a second surface located on the opposite side of the first surface; and the color coating layer is formed on the first surface of the upper protective layer and is exposed to the outside.
Absstract of: WO2025214520A2
The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic support connection. Provided is a photovoltaic support and photovoltaic pile foundation connecting structure capable of facilitating assembly. The connecting structure comprises a photovoltaic support, a photovoltaic pile foundation and a connection joint, wherein the connection joint comprises a support cylinder seat, a plurality of connecting holes are provided in the side wall of the support cylinder seat, and a vertical upward pin is provided in the center of a bottom plate of the support cylinder seat; a plurality of radially distributed fixing rods which can slide in the horizontal direction are provided in an inner cavity of the lower end of the photovoltaic support, a plurality of through holes are provided in the side wall of a connection tube, and the inner end of each fixing rod is connected to a pin guide piece extending downwards; and when the connection tube is inserted into the support cylinder seat, the pin guide pieces are in contact with the pin in the support cylinder seat so as to push the fixing rods to slide outwards, and the outer ends of the fixing rods run through the through holes in the side wall of the connection tube and are inserted into the connecting holes in the side wall of the support cylinder seat, such that the photovoltaic support and the photovoltaic pile foundation are connected together, thereby facilitating an improvement in the overall construction efficiency, saf
Absstract of: WO2025214436A1
The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation, and in particular to a frame applied to a photovoltaic module, a photovoltaic module, and a photovoltaic system. The frame applied to a photovoltaic module extends in the length direction and comprises: a main body, one side surface of the main body being a bearing surface, and the bearing surface being used for supporting the photovoltaic module via the back surface of the photovoltaic module; a first extension section extending, from the side surface of the main body adjacent to the bearing surface, in the direction distant from the main body along the bearing surface; a second extension section extending, from the extension tail end of the first extension section, in the direction perpendicular to the bearing surface and distant from the main body; and a third extension section extending, from the extension tail end of the second extension section, in the direction moving towards the main body, the third extension section being used for abutting against the front surface of the photovoltaic module. The present invention has the following advantages: the stability of a photovoltaic module is improved, the protection effect of a frame on a photovoltaic panel is enhanced, and the mounting costs are reduced.
Absstract of: WO2025214290A1
The present application relates to the technical field of flexible photovoltaics. Provided are a device control method for flexible photovoltaics, and a related apparatus. In the present application, when a flexible photovoltaic support is arranged on a hillside, in addition to taking into consideration a hillside azimuth angle and a hillside inclination angle of the hillside, a reference layout angle of a photovoltaic module is further taken into consideration; since the reference layout angle can meet a power generation requirement, when the reference layout angle is used to calculate a target parameter of the flexible photovoltaic support, the calculated target parameter can also meet the photovoltaic power generation requirement, such that the accuracy of determining a reference cable layout direction and/or a reference row spacing is relatively high; a driving component is controlled to move, such that the driving component drives the flexible photovoltaic support to move, thus enabling the mounting manner of the flexible photovoltaic support to conform to a reference mounting manner corresponding to the target parameter; therefore, an effective illumination time and illumination area can be greatly increased, thereby improving the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation, and meeting the photovoltaic power generation requirement.
Absstract of: WO2025214201A1
A battery string and a photovoltaic module. The battery string comprises: a battery piece, at least one surface of the battery piece being provided with at least two joining portions arranged at an interval in a first direction; and an electrical connection line extending in the first direction. A joining layer is arranged on a surface of the electrical connection line facing the battery piece, and the joining portions are electrically connected to the electrical connection line by means of the joining layer. A first spreading width of the joining layer at each joining portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is greater than a second spreading width along a second direction at an interval between two adjacent joining portions. The photovoltaic module comprises at least one battery string. The described battery string can maintain conductivity and stability between the electrical connection line and the joining portions, prevent the occurrence of a short circuit condition or reduce damage to electrodes on both sides.
Absstract of: WO2025213772A1
Disclosed in the present invention are a smart junction box based on double RS485 communication, a photovoltaic assembly, and a photovoltaic system. The smart junction box comprises a power unit and a control unit, wherein the power unit is connected to the control unit, and the power unit is used for implementing a state switching operation of a photovoltaic assembly between a string working mode and a bypass mode; and the control unit is internally provided with two RS485 communication electronic elements, and is used for monitoring in real time a working state of a current component and an operation condition of the entire main circuit, and sending a corresponding state switching instruction to the power unit on the basis of monitoring data. Using a double RS485 communication technique in combination with the design of a built-in power unit and control unit, the smart junction box of the present invention realizes the precise monitoring and control of a working state of a photovoltaic component and supports flexible wiring manners; moreover, the stability of communication under different ground potential conditions is ensured by means of a digital isolation electronic element, and thus an efficient and smart photovoltaic string management system having strong adaptability is constructed.
Absstract of: WO2025213932A1
Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is a method for evaluating electrical losses in a photovoltaic array. The method comprises: on the basis of an uncovered cell surface total radiation amount, a cell surface total radiation amount in a covered region, a cell surface covered area and a total cell area, calculating a cell surface equivalent total radiation amount; on the basis of the cell surface equivalent total radiation amount and a cell covered equivalent electric current condition, calculating a cell covered electric current, and on the basis of the uncovered cell surface total radiation amount and a cell uncovered equivalent electric current condition, calculating a cell uncovered electric current; on the basis of a covered power generation amount, an uncovered power generation amount and a total covering loss condition, calculating a total covering loss; on the basis of a total covered area, a covered radiation amount, an array area and an uncovered radiation amount of a photovoltaic array, calculating a theoretical radiation loss per unit of time of the photovoltaic array; using the uncovered radiation amount within a preset time period as a weight to perform weighted calculation on a weighted radiation loss of the photovoltaic array within the preset time period; and on the basis of the total covering loss and the weighted radiation loss of the photovoltaic array, calculating the difference to calculate the electrical loss ratio of the photovoltaic a
Absstract of: WO2025213570A1
The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation. Disclosed are a monitoring method for an operating state of a servo electric motor, and a control system for a photovoltaic tracking support. In the present application, by means of an infrared temperature sensor, an ambient temperature sensor, a voiceprint sensor, a voltage sensor and a current sensor which are connected to the control system, an actually measured operating temperature value, an actually measured ambient temperature value, an actually measured voiceprint value, an actually measured voltage value and an actually measured current value of a corresponding servo electric motor can be measured in real time, and then comprehensive monitoring of the operating state of the servo electric motor can be realized by means of the actually measured values. In this way, by implementing the present application, faults existing in a servo electric motor can be discovered in a timely manner.
Absstract of: WO2025213253A1
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.
Absstract of: US2025320851A1
A hybrid wind and solar energy generating system includes one or more solar arrays of solar panels arranged at an angle relative to a horizontal plane of reference, defining leading and trailing boundaries on such panels. A wind turbine is mounted proximate to the trailing boundary on a horizontal axis with blades extending longitudinally and in operative proximity to the trailing boundaries. A source of wind is amplified passing over the windward side of the solar panels to form a resultant wind vector extending outwardly off the trailing boundary.
Absstract of: US2025321457A1
Various embodiments herein relate to systems for powering electrochromic windows in a building. Systems may include photovoltaic panels configured to generate electrical power, energy storage device(s) configured for storing generated power, and one or more controllers on a network of electrochromic windows that are configured to receive power from the energy storage device(s) and power tint transitions in one or more electrochromic windows. Systems may include various additional circuit components described herein for regulating and/or controlling the generation, storage, and application of electric power. The systems and techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are hybrid-solar or off-the-grid (“OTG”).
Absstract of: US2025321618A1
A finger-worn wearable ring device may include a ring-shaped housing, a printed circuit board, and a sensor module that includes one or more light-emitting components and one or more light-receiving components. The wearable ring device may further include a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an application executable on a user device.
Absstract of: US2025321617A1
A finger-worn wearable ring device may include a ring-shaped housing, a printed circuit board, and a sensor module that includes one or more light-emitting components and one or more light-receiving components. The wearable ring device may further include a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an application executable on a user device.
Absstract of: US2025321616A1
A finger-worn wearable ring device may include a ring-shaped housing, a printed circuit board, and a sensor module that includes one or more light-emitting components and one or more light-receiving components. The wearable ring device may further include a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an application executable on a user device.
Absstract of: US2025321025A1
Systems and methods are disclosed for directing radiant energy to permanently shadowed or occasionally shadowed regions such as on the floors of craters or in valleys in lunar polar regions to provide illumination, thermal power, electricity, communications, and other services. Embodiments of the systems include reflector elements to provide diffuse illumination, focused illumination, and thermal power, structures to support the reflectors and other elements, communications devices for varied signal types, and methods for installing the system. The structure can be compactly folded and delivered to be automatically installed.
Absstract of: US2025320722A1
A system includes a photovoltaic module installed on a roof deck, where the photovoltaic module comprises at least one solar cell; and a roofing shingle installed on the roof deck adjacent to the photovoltaic module, where the roofing shingles does not include a solar cell, where the roofing shingle includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, where the bottom surface of the roofing shingle is proximate to the roof deck, where the top surface of the roofing shingle is exposed to an external environment, where the top surface of the roofing shingle includes a first section and a second section, and where the first section is configured to change appearance in response to exposure to a predetermined temperature.
Nº publicación: US2025320682A1 16/10/2025
Applicant:
NEXTRACKER LLC [US]
Nextracker LLC
Absstract of: US2025320682A1
A ground pile for a solar tracking system includes an elongate hollow tube extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, a mount proximate the first end for attaching solar tracking components, one or more threaded longitudinal segments of the hollow tube each having exterior helical segments extending around the longitudinal segment and forming a screw thread, and one or more drivable longitudinal segments of the hollow tube having cross-sections with an internal surface shaped in a non-circular shape.