Absstract of: AU2023269543A1
A method and apparatus or detection of faulty installations of Photovoltaic Modules (5) equipped with associated Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs,(3) connected serially as a chain within a string (1) of Photovoltaic Modules to a string loop interface of a detector device (2) wherein the method comprises the steps of: transmitting (S1) by the detector device( 2) a Permission to Operate, PTO, signal through its loop string interface to a chain of serially connected Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs,(3) of the Photovoltaic Modules string (1) using Power Line Communication, PLC; capturing (S2) by the detector device (2) a string voltage waveform provided by the chain of serially Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs, (3) of the Photovoltaic Module string (1) to the loop string interface of the detector device (2) as a result of switch-on transients generated by the Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs, (3) in response to the Permission to Operate, PTO, signal received by the chain of serially connected Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs, (3) from the loop string interface of the detector device (2), wherein switch-on delays of the generated switch-on transients are spread in a predefined maximum delay time period; and analyzing (S3) by the detector device (2) the captured string voltage waveform,Vstr,provided by the chain of serially connected Module Level Shutdown Devices, MLSDs, (3) of the Photovoltaic Module string (1) to determine a number, N, of Photovoltaic Modules
Absstract of: DE102023115468A1
Ein Photovoltaik-thermisches Modul (100) weist auf:- einer Solarzellenschicht (20), die eine Vielzahl von Solarzellen (2) aufweist, und- einem Flächenkühlkörper (10), und- einer Haftschicht (9),wobei- der Flächenkühlkörper (10) eine Vielzahl von Kühlkanälen (10c) aufweist, wobei der Flächenkühlkörper zwei Platten (10a, 10b) aufweist, zwischen denen die Kühlkanäle (10c) gebildet sind, wobei eine erste der Platten (10a), die der Solarzellenschicht (20) zugewandt ist, plan ist und eine Hauptfläche (11) aufweist, die die der Solarzellenschicht (20) zugewandt ist,- die Haftschicht (9) zwischen der ersten Platte (10a) und der Solarzellenschicht (20) angeordnet ist und sich nur über einen Haftbereich (30) der Hauptfläche (11) erstreckt und ein Abstandsbereich (40) außerhalb des Haftbereichs (30) frei von der Haftschicht (9) ist. Zudem wird ein Solarsystem angegeben.
Absstract of: US2024415072A1
Provided is a sunlight lighting system used in a greenhouse or a plant factory. The sunlight lighting system converts sunlight into light with a stable illumination direction and a controllable illumination intensity by means of a combination of a controller, a light condenser, a main driving mechanism and an illuminator, so that the sunlight lighting system meets lighting requirements of high-density stereoscopic cultivation frames. A supporting greenhouse is further comprised, where a facade or a top is provided with a light through hole. A main optical axis of the sunlight lighting system passes through the light through hole. A supporting lighting method is further comprised, which can obtain a better lighting effect with fewer steps.
Absstract of: US2024418411A1
The present invention relates to a support system for supporting a solar module, wherein the support element (10) includes at least one first coupling portion (12) and at least one second coupling portion (14), the at least one first coupling portion (12) being provided with at least one hooking receptacle (18) and at least one locking formation (16), the at least one locking formation (16) being formed on an outer face and/or an inner face of the support element (10).
Absstract of: US2024418913A1
A security system is provided that integrates a unique set of structural features for concealing self-powered sensor and communication devices in aesthetically neutral, or camouflaged, packages that include energy harvesting systems that provide autonomous electrical power to sensors, data processing and wireless communication components in the portable, self-contained packages. Color-matched, image-matched and/or texture-matched optical layers are formed over energy harvesting components, including photovoltaic energy collecting components. Optical layers are tuned to scatter selectable wavelengths of electromagnetic energy back in an incident direction while allowing remaining wavelengths of electromagnetic energy to pass through the layers to the energy collecting components below. The layers uniquely implement optical light scattering techniques to make the layers appear opaque when observed from a light incident side, while allowing at least 50%, and as much as 80+%, of the energy impinging on the energy or incident side to pass through the layer.
Absstract of: US2024418035A1
A solar window blind system located at a window of a room. The system includes a window blind; a motor operatively connected to the window blind; photovoltaic components disposed on the window blind; a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the photovoltaic components and charged therewith; and light sources electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The light source is arranged to shine light into the room and/or an exterior of the window, the light sources being powered by the rechargeable battery when in use. A solar window blind system for a plurality of windows including a plurality of window blind assemblies configured to variably block light passing through a corresponding window and one or more rechargeable batteries electrically coupled to and charged by photovoltaic components of the window blind assemblies.
Absstract of: US2024417514A1
The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of:c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring:wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x,with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III)at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of:an amino-alcohol of formula (V):a primary amine derivative of formula (VI),R**—NH2 (VI), andparaformaldehyde of formula (VII)at a temperature range of from 80° C. to 100° C., from 1 h to 10 h, under stirring, for obtaining the compound of formula (I);
Absstract of: US2024417562A1
The present invention relates to a high-strength, warping-resistant, flame-retardant PC composite material and application thereof. Raw materials for preparing the high-strength, warping-resistant, flame-retardant PC composite material provided by the present invention include the following components by weight: 100 parts of PC, 7-15 parts of a reinforcer, 1-8 parts of a toughener; 3-12 parts of a fire retardant, 0.1-3 parts of an antioxidant; 0.1-3.5 parts of a lubricant, and 0-3 parts of another processing aid, wherein the PC is a composite PC raw material obtained by mixing PC raw materials of different viscosities; the reinforcer includes a glass fiber and a glass microsphere, and a mass ratio of the glass fiber to the glass microsphere is 1:(0.5-1.5). With excellent tensile strength, bending strength, modulus, impact strength and other properties, the composite material provided by the present invention is a high-performance composite material with high strength and rigidity.
Absstract of: US2024420636A1
An organic light emitting diode display includes a driving transistor and a compensation transistor. The driving transistor includes a first gate electrode disposed on a substrate, a polycrystalline semiconductor layer disposed on the first gate electrode of the driving transistor and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a channel, and a second gate electrode disposed on the polycrystalline semiconductor layer of the driving transistor. The compensation transistor includes a polycrystalline semiconductor layer including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a channel, and a gate electrode disposed on the polycrystalline semiconductor layer of the compensation transistor.
Absstract of: US2024423088A1
The invention relates to an organic molecule for optoelectronic devices. According to the invention, the organic molecule has:a first chemical moiety with a structure of Formula I:two second chemical moieties with a structure of Formula II:andone third chemical moiety with a structure of Formula III:
Absstract of: US2024423084A1
Fullerene derivative blends are described herein. The blends are useful in electronic applications such as. e.g., organic photovoltaic devices.
Absstract of: US2024423001A1
A solid-state imaging device includes: a pixel section that includes a transparent semiconductor formed in an effective pixel region of an insulator, an organic photoelectric conversion film formed on the transparent semiconductor on a side opposite to the insulator, and a transparent electrode formed on the organic photoelectric conversion film on a side opposite to the transparent semiconductor; a coupling section disposed in the insulator in a peripheral region around the effective pixel region, the coupling section being coupled to a circuit that supplies electricity to the transparent electrode; and a wiring line that electrically couples the transparent electrode and the coupling section to each other, and is formed by a transparent electrode material.
Absstract of: US2024423000A1
A long-lasting and stable perovskite solar cell utilizes fluorine-containing inorganic ammonium salts to form ion exchange with perovskite to construct a perovskite light-absorbing layer to protect the perovskite, greatly improving stability of the perovskite solar cell. The perovskite solar cell can maintain 94% and 81% of its initial efficiency after being placed in a nitrogen-filled glove box and humid air for 14,016 hours and 2,500 hours, respectively, and can still maintain 83% of its initial efficiency after performed by heat aging at 85° C. for 1,248 hours, reaching a world-class level. A preparation method of the perovskite solar cell is simple, materials used to prepare the perovskite solar cell are inexpensive, and the stability of an obtained device is significantly improved under various conditions.
Absstract of: US2024423013A1
The display device includes a substrate including a first resin layer, a second resin layer overlapping the first resin layer, and a first inorganic insulating layer between the first resin layer and the second resin layer, and having flexibility, a display region provided on the substrate, a terminal region arranged outside the display region on the substrate, and a bending region arranged between the display region and the terminal region. A thickness of the second resin layer is larger than a thickness of the first resin layer. The substrate includes a first region and a second region. The first resin layer, the first inorganic insulating layer, and the second resin layer are laminated in the first region. The first resin layer and the second resin layer are laminated in the second region and the first inorganic insulating layer is not laminated in the second region.
Absstract of: US2024422999A1
A sensor including a layer of amorphous selenium (a-Se) and at least one charge blocking layer is formed by depositing the charge blocking layer over a substrate prior to depositing the amorphous selenium, enabling the charge blocking layer to be formed at elevated temperatures. Such a process is not limited by the crystallization temperature of a-Se, resulting in the formation of an efficient charge blocking layer, which enables improved signal amplification of the resulting device. The sensor can be fabricated by forming first and second amorphous selenium layers over separate substrates, and then fusing the a-Se layers at a relatively low temperature.
Absstract of: US2024419216A1
A flexible display device including a touch sensor, including a flexible substrate, a light emission layer formed over the flexible substrate, and an encapsulation layer formed over the light emission layer and comprising a plurality of encapsulating thin films and a touch detecting layer configured to detect a touch input. The encapsulating thin films include at least one inorganic film and at least one organic film and the touch detecting layer is interposed between a selected one of the at least one inorganic film and a selected one of the at least one organic film that are adjacent to each other.
Absstract of: US2024421915A1
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving power delivered over a data fiber cable at an optical transceiver installed at a network communications device and transmitting data and the power from the optical transceiver to the network communications device. The network communications device is powered by the power received from the optical transceiver. An apparatus is also disclosed herein.
Absstract of: US2024421577A1
A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.
Absstract of: US2024421766A1
A photovoltaic inverter and a temperature detection apparatus. The photovoltaic inverter includes a plurality of photovoltaic terminals, a converter, a printed circuit board (PCB), a temperature detection circuit, and a controller. The plurality of photovoltaic terminals are correspondingly connected to a plurality of photovoltaic modules. The PCB includes an electrically conductive layer and at least one thermally conductive insulation layer. One end of each photovoltaic terminal is soldered on the PCB, and the other end is connected to a corresponding photovoltaic module in a thermally conductive manner. The electrically conductive layer transmits electric energy generated by the plurality of photovoltaic modules to the converter. Each thermally conductive insulation layer conducts heat generated by at least one photovoltaic terminal. The temperature detection circuit detects a temperature of each thermally conductive insulation layer.
Absstract of: US2024421763A1
A photovoltaics (PV) panel includes a PV module (102, 202) with a front face (102a, 202a) for exposure to sunlight and absorbing solar energy for conversion to electric energy and a back face opposite to the front face, and an evaporator (104, 204, 312) engaged with the back face of the PV module, an upper end (106, 206) of the evaporator being in close proximity to or in contact with a water source for absorbing the water by capillary action, the evaporator being of a structure allowing the water to move through, and the PV module being in a heat-transferrable relationship with the water moving through the evaporator.
Absstract of: US2024421765A1
A method and associated system for determining an operating parameter of a PV installation having a plurality of PV modules is disclosed. The PV modules each include a shutdown apparatus connected to a transmission apparatus of the PV installation and has a feed-in operation and a shutdown operation. At least one PV module is equipped with a power-optimizing device which is configured to set an operating point of the PV module in an optimizing operation. The method includes determining a first total electrical power of the PV modules in a non-optimizing operation and in the feed-in operation of the shutdown apparatuses, and determining a second total electrical power of the PV modules in the optimizing operation and in the feed-in operation of the shutdown apparatuses. The method includes determining the operating parameter using a difference between the determined first and second total electrical powers.
Absstract of: US2024421760A1
Pillars and towers with solar panels mounted thereto allow for more solar panels to be located within a 2 dimensional footprint by using the vertical three dimensional space above the 2 dimensional footprint. The pillars and towers may be secured to the ground. Solar panels may attached to the pillars and towards vertically on top of each other and extend out horizontally. The solar panels may be arranged in to different configurations (e.g., zig-zag) to further increase solar harvesting within the two dimensional footprint and three dimensional space. The solar panel pillars may also have a plurality of solar panel columns that surround the pole that they are mounted thereto to increase solar energy harvesting potential.
Absstract of: US2024421764A1
A method for evaluating the operation of a photovoltaic installation in an environment, the photovoltaic installation comprising several photovoltaic modules, the method being implemented by a computer and comprising the following steps: Collecting input data relative to the environment and to the photovoltaic installation, determining irradiance parameters to be used by an irradiance calculating model on the basis of the input data, at least one irradiance parameter being a spatial variation of the albedo, called spatially resolved albedo, of a surface reflecting the sunlight on the photovoltaic modules, determining the effective irradiance received by the photovoltaic installation on the basis of the irradiance calculating model, of the input data and of the determined irradiance parameter(s), and determining the effective energy produced by the photovoltaic installation as a function of the determined effective irradiance and of the input data.
Absstract of: US2024421752A1
A mounting system includes a base to mount to a surface, a mounting bracket to mount over the base and to the surface, a clamp for attaching to the mounting bracket and securing a rail segment, and a bonding clamp to mount to the rail segment and secure a solar panel module thereto.
Nº publicación: US2024421759A1 19/12/2024
Applicant:
CANDO SOLAR PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CHANGZHOU CO LTD [CN]
CANDO-SOLAR PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY (CHANGZHOU) CO., LTD
Absstract of: US2024421759A1
A flexible foldable photovoltaic assembly and a preparation method therefor are provided. The assembly comprises a flexible packaging structure, a hard protection plate, and a photovoltaic cell layer; the hard protection plate is provided with flexible folding lines, the assembly is divided into a plurality of folding units by means of the flexible folding lines, and photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic cell layer are located in the folding units. When the assembly is in a normal operating state, a folding included angle A is formed between adjacent folding units. The preparation method for the assembly comprises: before the assembly is laminated, patterning the hard protection plate to form the flexible folding lines, and then performing laying out and lamination.