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Systems and methods for removing debris

A technology for debris and direction guidance, applied in the field of debris removal in solar modules, which can solve the problems of solar module dust coverage, productivity loss, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2020-12-04
SNOLAR TECH LTD
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Snow accumulation results in lost income for solar plant owners, which could be significant if snow removal is not addressed
In desert regions of the world, solar modules can become covered in sand and dust, causing similar productivity losses

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[0050] The present application relates to a system for removing debris from a surface, and more particularly to a system for removing debris from solar modules in a solar module array.

[0051] According to the present application, the system includes a debris removal wing, a support arm supporting the debris removal wing close to a target solar module, a support base configured to secure the support arm to a vehicle, and an air supply for providing compressed air to the debris removal wing. Debris removal wings direct compressed air through the active portion of the solar module array to remove debris from the solar modules in the active portion. The vehicle can drive along the array of solar modules, advancing debris removal wings across successive solar modules, removing debris from the solar modules as the vehicle advances.

[0052]The debris removal wing may direct compressed air through the underside of the debris removal wing, hovering the debris removal wing near the s...

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Abstract

A system and method for removing debris from solar modules in a solar module array. The system includes an air supply for providing pressurized air to a debris removal wing, a support art configured to support the debris removal wing proximate a solar module, and a support base fixing the support arm to a vehicle, the vehicle operable to advance the debris removal wing along the solar module array. The debris removal wing includes a first air outlet for directed pressurized air to remove debris from the solar modules. The debris removal wing may include a second air outlet for directing pressurized air to at least partly hovering the debris removal wing proximate the solar modules.

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[0001] cross reference [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 415,714, filed November 1, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 533,196, filed July 17, 2017, both of which are in their entirety Incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates generally to systems and methods for removing debris, and more particularly, to removing debris from solar modules in a solar module array. Background technique [0004] When the debris covers the solar module, the solar energy utilization capability of the solar module will be weakened. Depending on the environment, these problematic debris may include snow, sand, dust, or other debris. [0005] In the case of snow debris, solar modules are typically inoperable when covered by about 2-3 centimeters or more of snow. Snow accumulation results in lost income for solar plant owners, which can be significant if snow removal is not add...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H02S40/10H02S40/12
CPCH02S40/10H02S40/12Y02E10/50B08B5/02E01H5/067
Inventor 皮特·尔·诺沃特尼莱恩·库尔切克
Owner SNOLAR TECH LTD