Absstract of: US2024292652A1
A display device includes: a substrate that includes an opening and a display area that surrounds the opening; a plurality of grooves formed in the substrate between the opening and the display area; a display element layer on the substrate and that includes a plurality of display elements in the display area; a thin-film encapsulation layer disposed on the display element layer, the thin-film encapsulation layer including a first inorganic encapsulation layer, an organic encapsulation layer, and a second inorganic encapsulation layer which are sequentially stacked; a planarization layer disposed over the plurality of grooves and that includes an organic insulating material, wherein the planarization layer is disposed over the second inorganic encapsulation layer, and the organic encapsulation layer is disposed below the second inorganic encapsulation layer.
Absstract of: US2024292639A1
The present disclosure provides a compound having a structure of formula (I), where R1 and R2 are defined in the specification. In addition, the present disclosure further provides a preparation method and use of the compound of formula (I), in particular to a perovskite solar cell including the compound of formula (I). This compound as a hole transport material has the advantages in that the use of additives can be avoided, thereby improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency and stability of the cell.
Absstract of: US2024292638A1
A transparent organic photovoltaic cell comprises first and second electrodes, and an active layer between the electrodes, comprising a combination of donor and acceptor molecules which are configured absorb light in one or more sub-spectral ranges within a total spectral range of 400 nm to 2000 nm, wherein the photovoltaic cell is configured to be placed in optical communication with a plants such that at least a portion of light not absorbed by the photovoltaic cells is transmitted to the plant.
Absstract of: WO2024176193A1
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.
Absstract of: WO2024176191A1
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.
Absstract of: US2024292636A1
Disclosed is a fabrication method for constructing low-cost, morphologically stable, highly ordered, and crystalized layered organic solar cells. The method implements self-assembled molecular monolayers as building blocks (a bottom up strategy) to fabricate a device. This approach enables the creation of a layered material with desired morphology in a controlled way. In such geometry, optoelectronic and transport properties can be controlled by metal atom inclusions into the molecular monolayers, which presents a range of options in creating photo-sensitive molecular building blocks to cover a wide range of the solar spectra from IR to visible to UV.
Absstract of: US2024291901A1
A mounting assembly for securing fixtures to a mounting structure may include a first fastener, a washer, a mounting bracket, and second fastener. The first fastener may be coupled to the mounting structure through a mounting aperture. The washer may be disposed around shaft of the first fastener between a head of the first fastener and the mounting surface. The mounting bracket may be disposed on top of the first fastener. The second fastener may be disposed through the mounting bracket and coupled to head of the first fastener. The washer may be a sealing washer that dispenses liquid sealant under compressive force to moisture-proof the securement of the first fastener to the mounting surface.
Absstract of: US2024291429A1
A fault identification may be triggered by a component of a power generation system (PGS), such as a hardware component, a controller of a hardware component, a device of the PGS, a computer connected to the PGS, a computer configured to monitor the PGS, and/or the like. The fault identification may be the result of a failure of a component of the PGS, a future failure of a component of the PGS, a routine maintenance of the PGS, and/or the like. The fault is converted to a notification on a user interface using a mapping of faults, root-causes, notification rules, and/or the like. The conversion may use one or more lookup tables and/or formulas for determining the impact of the fault on the PGS, and/or the like.
Absstract of: US2024291427A1
A system includes first and second photovoltaic modules, each of which includes a first side lap portion, a plurality of solar cells arranged in a plurality of rows, a first electrical connector on the first side lap portion and electrically connected to the first row of the solar cells, and a second electrical connector on the first side lap portion electrically connected to the second row of the solar cells. The system includes a first power electronics unit connected to the first and second electrical connectors of the first photovoltaic module; and a second power electronics unit connected to the first and second electrical connectors of the second photovoltaic module. The first power electronics unit is electrically connected to the second power electronics unit.
Absstract of: US2024291426A1
A method and system of amplifying output power produced by a solar panel having a shadow cast upon a portion of a surface thereof are presented. The system and method utilize refractive-reflective sheets such as lenticular sheet, and/or diffraction grating sheets to diffuse sunlight to illuminate the shadow and thus amplify the output power of the solar panel. Alternatively, when no shadow is cast upon the panel, the sheets reflect additional sunlight onto the panel increasing its output power. The sheets may be used to refract, reflect, or both refract and reflect sunlight onto the panel. The sheets may be used in combination with bright or reflective panels to reflect additional sunlight onto said panels to further amplify the output. The system and method are applicable to various types of solar panels such as thin film, microcrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels as well as solar roof tiles or other solar radiation collectors.
Absstract of: US2024291424A1
A device and method for automatically cleaning the surface of at least one measuring device used in solar installations, wherein the device comprises at least one base platform; at least one movable arm attached to the at least one base platform; at least a first driving means attached to one end of the at least one movable arm; at least one cleaning element to clean the surface of the at least one measuring device and connected to one end of the at least one first driving means to allow its rotation; at least one second driving means to allow the rotation of the at least one movable arm around the at least one measuring device; and at least one control means to control the operation of the at least one first driving means and of the at least one second driving means.
Absstract of: US2024291422A1
The present application relates to a prefabricated photovoltaic integrated panel with a moisture management system, and a fabricated photovoltaic envelope system. The prefabricated photovoltaic integrated panel with the moisture management system includes a solar photovoltaic panel and the moisture management system, wherein the moisture management system includes an isobaric rainproof curtain wall and waterproof and moisture permeable cloth. The fabricated photovoltaic envelope system either includes prefabricated photovoltaic integrated panels with moisture management systems, a wall layer and flashings; or includes prefabricated photovoltaic integrated panels with moisture management systems, a building structural frame and flashings; or includes prefabricated photovoltaic integrated panels with moisture management systems and a roof body. A construction method for the fabricated photovoltaic envelope system includes software simulation, factory prefabrication and on-site fabrication.
Absstract of: US2024291397A1
A multi-level inverter topology is disclosed. A power converter circuit converts a DC source at its input to provide an alternating current (AC) at its output. The power converter circuit may have a controller operably attached to multiple series connections of switches. The controller may control one or more of the multiple series connections of switches to convert a DC input to provide multi-level AC voltages with DC offset across two terminals of the power converter circuit. The multi-level AC voltages with DC offset may then be converted by use of a plurality of series connections of switches to provide a single-phase AC voltage at a first output terminal with respect to at least one of a neutral potential, an earth potential, or a terminal of the power converter circuit.
Absstract of: US2024291419A1
The solar energy conversion assembly, system and method of the present invention combines a primary traditional solar photovoltaic (PV) cell with a secondary thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell located behind or near the primary cell in a tandem design where incoming solar light is concentrated on to the PV cell and the PV cell emits infrared radiation to the TPV cell.
Absstract of: US2024291428A1
A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules installed on a roof deck. Each of the photovoltaic modules includes at least one solar cell, an encapsulant encapsulating the at least one solar cell, a frontsheet, a backsheet, a headlap portion, and an energy storage device between the roof deck and the backsheet. The energy storage device is in electrical communication with the at least one solar cell.
Absstract of: US2024291420A1
A mounting system for a solar panel module includes a first mount for supporting a solar panel module a first distance above a surface and a second mount for supporting the solar panel module a second distance above the surface. The first mount includes a receptacle to receive a first side of the solar panel module and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the first side. The second mount includes a receptacle to receive a second side of the solar panel module, opposite the first side of the solar panel module, and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the second side.
Absstract of: US2024291421A1
A photovoltaic tile system has an adhesive gel backing enabling the tiles to be installed as a building-integrated photovoltaic component without the need of other fixtures. A flexible connector, in the form of a conductive tape, connects rows of photovoltaic tiles electrically while at the same time creating a sealant between photovoltaic tiles. The tile system uses inductive energy transmission to transmit energy from the tiles. The tile system can be installed vertically onto building facades, with the photovoltaic tiles connected in series. Each solar panel tile is made of opaque or translucent perovskite crystal, whereby the crystal by itself or in combination with the background gives the solar panel tile a perceived color.
Absstract of: US2024291425A1
A hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system including flexible integration of spectral splitting optical filtration and thermal management utilities is described. An optical filtration (OF) channel is provided above a PV panel of the hybrid PVT system, wherein an OF fluid in the OF channel transmits a first light that is within a predefined spectral range and absorbs a second light that is outside the predefined spectral range. A cooling fluid (CF) channel is provided below the PV panel, wherein the CF channel contains a cooling fluid. A phase change material (PCM) layer is provided between the PV panel and the CF channel, wherein at least one of the OF fluid in the OF channel, the cooling fluid in the CF channel, or the PCM layer contains nanoparticles.
Absstract of: US2024291423A1
A method may include obtaining information from a weather forecasting service that relates to indicators of an incoming hail event. The method may include determining a stowing score that quantifies whether the hail event is likely to occur within a period of time based on the information from the weather forecasting service. Responsive to the stowing score exceeding a threshold value, a time at which the incoming hail event is likely to occur may be predicted based on the weather forecasting service information. The threshold value may indicate a threshold likelihood of the hail event occurring or a threshold period of time before occurrence. The method may include determining a wind direction at the predicted time at which the hail event is likely to occur and stowing photovoltaic modules based on the wind direction.
Absstract of: US2024291384A1
An inductor-less power converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage at a conversion ratio is provided, including a plurality of stages, each stage has a capacitor, switching means and a node, the capacitor being configured as a switched capacitor, the switching means for switching the stage and connecting the capacitor, and the node for connecting one of an input voltage, output voltage or ground to the node, and the inductor-less power converter is a reconfigurable power converter including at least four stages, each of the stage includes an input voltage node, an output voltage node and a ground node, and the switching means are arranged for connecting the respective stage to one of the input voltage node, output voltage node and ground node for obtaining a plurality of different configurations, providing a plurality of different conversion ratios for converting the input voltage to the output voltage.
Absstract of: WO2024175989A1
The invention relates to a sandwich panel (19 comprising a photovoltaic active area (24) positioned on the outer sheet (4) and whose upper, respectively lower, electrical connector is positioned in an upper, respectively lower, cavity (44, 45), the upper cavity being positioned within the insulation material (2) in the upper half of the sandwich panel and adjacent to either the second longitudinal side of the insulation material or the inner sheet so that the upper electrical connector can be accessed from the upper cavity, the lower cavity being positioned within the insulation material in the lower half of the sandwich panel and adjacent to either the second longitudinal side of the insulation material or the inner sheet so that the first lower electrical connector can be accessed from the lower cavity.
Absstract of: WO2024174369A1
The present application is applicable for the technical field of electronic circuits, and in particular, provides a boost circuit structure, an inversion device, and a photovoltaic power generation system. The structure comprises a switch circuit, a boost main circuit, a boost branch circuit, a first functional circuit, and a second functional circuit. According to the present application, a boost circuit structure frame is formed by the switch circuit, the boost main circuit, and the boost branch circuit, and the first functional circuit is connected to a flying capacitor and an input terminal II, so that the flying capacitor is charged in the power-on process of an input side of the boost circuit, and a second controllable switch is protected from overvoltage; and the second functional circuit is connected in parallel with a second diode, so that the flying capacitor is charged in the power-on process of an output side of the boost circuit, and the second diode is protected from overvoltage.
Absstract of: US2024291311A1
A system for utilizing renewable energy includes a rechargeable battery adapted to store energy, a solar panel device, and an inverter device. The solar panel device includes a solar panel adapted to receive sunlight and generate energy and a battery charger coupled to the solar panel. The battery charger is adapted to receive energy from the solar panel and store energy in the rechargeable battery. The inverter device includes a power outlet and is adapted to receive energy from the rechargeable battery and produce an electric current via the power outlet.
Absstract of: US2024291283A1
A power conversion apparatus including a first direct current conversion module, a second direct current conversion module, and a control module. The control module is configured to: in response to an output voltage of the first photovoltaic string being greater than an output voltage of the second photovoltaic string and a comparison value between the two output voltages being greater than a first threshold: control a switching transistor in the first direct current conversion module to be turned on or off to decrease the output voltage of the first photovoltaic string and control a switching transistor in the second direct current conversion module to be turned on or off to increase the output voltage of the second photovoltaic string, so that a comparison value between the output voltage of the second photovoltaic string and a bus voltage of the direct current bus is less than a second threshold.
Nº publicación: US2024291279A1 29/08/2024
Applicant:
ARBEL AVRAHAM [IL]
ARBEL Avraham
Absstract of: US2024291279A1
The invention is directed to a system and method for for producing energy on transportation routes. A road-based Solar System for production of hydrogen and electricity is provided. This is a novel decentralized system for production, storage, energy collection, conversion is disclosed comprising:a. System and method for converting solar energy to electrical energy;b. Means and methods for storing and/or transporting said electrical energy;c. System and for converting said electrical energy to a gas fuel;d. System and method for storing or transporting said gas fuel;The modules and units for converting solar energy to electrical energy are configured to be positioned above, adjacent on or a transportation network, thereby utilising the pre-existing road system and drastically reducing wasteful land use.