System and device for power generation and management through solar panels

Abstract

A system and device for power generation and management through solar panels includes multiple solar cubicle units in different sizes structured in cubicle shape by connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of cubicle unit. Light or ultraviolet rays are connected at center of the unit. Semiconductor Pn -junction diodes fixed in series to all walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to grid. Phosphor scintillators placed in front of solar panels within solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light. On-grid solar inverter is configured to adjust power output to obtain AC power to supply to grid during non-solar hours connected externally to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit. The DC-DC converter and battery connected to solar cubicle and on-grid inverter.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR POWER GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH

[0002] SOLAR PANELS

[0003] CLAIM OF PRIORITY:

[0004] This patent application claims priority from the Indian complete patent application number 202341068213 filed on 11th October, 2023 titled "SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR POWER GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH SOLAR PANELS".

[0005] FIELD OF INVENTION:

[0006] The present invention generally relates to power generation and management device and system by utilizing photovoltaic or solar panels. More particularly the present invention relates to a system and device for power generation and management through solar panels.

[0007] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

[0008] With the increasing costs of energy and finite supplies of energy-related resources, the wide-scale implementation of renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar power, is the primary focus of much research in the field. Environmental concerns related to the use of traditional energy sources, such as coal, oil natural gas and nuclear power, even further bolster the need for more wide spread use of environmentally friendly wind and solar power.

[0009] The growth in renewable energy generation has led to an increased need to develop, manufacture and test components and subsystems for solar thermal, photovoltaic (PV), and concentrating optics for both thermal and electrical solar applications. At the heart of any solar simulator is the light source itself.

[0010] The growing demand for energy, combined with issues of environmental pollution, climate change, and the rapid depletion of fossil fuels, have encouraged the research and development of cost effective renewable alternatives. Solar electrical and thermal energy research groups have focused on developing novel technologies and on improving existing renewable solutions. The transient nature of solar energy represents a critical challenge for technologies testing. Outdoor experiments are carried out in real but uncontrollable environments. For example, incident solar energy levels are highly dependent on atmospheric conditions and sky clarity over time. Therefore, achieving the rapid and low-cost development of solar thermal and PV systems requires a controlled environment with key parameters that can be adjusted and monitored. Consequently, a range of solar simulators have been designed and used since the 1960's.

[0011] A photovoltaic (PV) array is a linked collection of solar panels (modules), which are made of multiple interconnected solar cells that convert light energy into direct electrical current (DC), via the photovoltaic effect. However, most commercial and residential applications of electricity require alternating electrical current (AC) that typically is provided by power generating facilities utilizing coal, nuclear material, or water. Upon generating the alternating current, the power generating facilities transmit the generated alternating current into an electrical grid system.

[0012] In order for most commercial and residential users to utilize the electricity generated by the solar panels, the direct current from the solar panels is typically transformed into alternating current. This is achieved by way of an electrical device known as an inverter, the output of which is subsequently tied to the electrical grid system. In turn, the alternating current is distributed via the electrical grid system to commercial and residential sites.

[0013] As we know solar cell requires light to generate electricity and it cannot generate any electricity during non-solar hours and the domestic and industrial demand is high at that time. Taking the advantage of this problem thermal plant all over the world reluctant to shut down the plants and there's continuous environmental pollution due continuous burning of fossil fuels and these continuous environmental pollution.

[0014] One hurdle yet to be overcome in wind and solar power implementation is reliability or intermittency. In contrast to traditional energy sources (coal, oil, gas, nuclear) renewable energy sources (wind and solar) are subject to sudden disruptions and difficult to predict intermittencies, for example by sudden cloud cover or an abrupt drop in wind which can result in drop of power. In general, for the consumer or industrial market, a constant supply of power is required. Typically, energy generated when sunlight and wind are available could be stored in batteries for later use.

[0015] Hence, the present invention solves the above problem by storing the huge amount of energy in the batteries during the solar hours and supply the electricity during non-solar hours without any interruption.

[0016] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION:

[0017] Some of the objects of the arrangements of the present invention are aimed to ameliorate one or more problems or limitations of the prior art or at least to provide a useful alternative and are listed herein below.

[0018] The principal objective of the present invention is that the huge amount of energy is stored in the connected batteries and to supply the electricity during non-solar hours.

[0019] Another objective of the present invention is that the externally connected circuits to the cubicle solar unit are configured to achieve desired power output which transfers to connected on-grid solar inverter to supply an uninterrupted power to the grid during non-solar hours. Another objective of the present invention is that the on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit.

[0020] Another objective of the present invention is that the connected battery to store the energy obtained from sun light, to illuminate the solar cubicle unit and to operate DC-DC converter during solar hours and the energy being discharged during nonsolar hours.

[0021] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

[0023] Disclosed are a system and / or an apparatus for power generation and management through solar panels.

[0024] In one aspect, a system and a device for power generation and management through solar panels includes a solar cubicle unit connected with multiple solar panels inside or inner surface of the cubical unit, an electromagnetic radiation source such as a light or ultraviolet rays, an on-grid solar inverter, a DC-DC converter, a battery and a grid or an electrical grid. Multiple solar cubicle units in different sizes being structured in cubicle shape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit. All structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another. At least one light or ultraviolet rays is connected at a center of the structured solar cubicle unit. Semiconductor Pn -junction diodes being fixed in series or in parallel to all the walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to the grid. Phosphor scintillators being placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light. The on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit. The DC- DC converter in electrical communication being connected outwardly and in between with equidistance to the solar cubicle unit and on-grid solar inverter. The connected DC-DC converter is configured to generate a low voltage and high current to supply controlled power to on-grid inverter and grid and the battery in electrical communication being connected externally to the solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter and the on-grid solar inverter to store the energy.

[0025] In another aspect, the electromagnetic radiation source such as a light or ultraviolet rays is from at least one of an incandescent bulb, LED, metal halide lamp, any artificial light source, ultraviolet light and x-rays. Each cubicle unit having six surface areas both inside and outside. The connected DC-DC converter to the solar cubicle unit to obtain DC power, and the energy is stored in a connected battery during sunlight or solar-hours. The connected solar panels to absorb the visible light energy, convert the light energy into electrical energy and in turn the electric energy is transferred to the on-grid solar inverter that supplies the power to the grid. The connected battery to store the energy obtained from sun light, to illuminate the solar cubicle unit and to operate Dc-Dc converter during solar hours and the energy being discharged during non-solar hours. The transparent solar panels being connected vertically or horizontally inside the solar cubicle unit are at 2 to 3 feet distance from the center of the x-ray tube. The DC power generated by the connected solar cells of the solar cubicle unit being converted into AC power through the configured on-grid solar inverter and an uninterrupted power is sent to the grid during non-solar hours. The connected on-grid solar inverter is configured to adjust the power output either in an increased or decreased mode to obtain an uninterrupted AC power to supply the grid.

[0026] The methods, systems, and apparatus disclosed herein may be implemented in any means for achieving various aspects. Other features will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the detailed description that follows.

[0027] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0028] Example embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which:

[0029] Figure 1 illustrates the structural view of a system and device for power generation and management through solar panels, according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2A and Figure 2B illustrates the structural view of semiconductor Pn -junction diodes connected inside the solar cubicle unit that in turn connected to on-grid inverter, according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 illustrates the structural view of phosphor scintillators placed inside the solar cubicle unit, according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 illustrates a structural view of solar cubicle units in different sizes being fitted one inside another, according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 illustrates the working system or an arrangment of solar cubical unit connected to DC-DC converter and on-grid solar inverter, according to the present invention.

[0034] Other features of the present embodiments will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the detailed description that follows.

[0035] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

[0036] The nature of the invention and the manner in which it works is clearly described in the complete specification. The invention has various embodiments and they are clearly described in the following pages of the complete specification. Before explaining the present invention, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. The following detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show illustrations in accordance with example embodiments. These example embodiments are described in enough detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present subject matter. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments. The embodiments can be combined, other embodiments can be utilized or structural and logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of what is claimed. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken as a limiting sense, and the scope is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0037] Figure 1 illustrates the structural view of a system and device for power generation and management through solar panels, according to the present invention.

[0038] Particularly, Figure 1 illustrates a solar cubicle unit, an electromagnetic radiation source, an on-grid solar inverter, a DC-DC converter, a battery and a grid or an electrical grid.

[0039] In one or more embodiments, a system for power generation and management through solar panels includes a solar cubicle unit connected with multiple solar panels inside or inner surface of the cubical unit, an electromagnetic radiation source such as a light or ultraviolet rays, an on-grid solar inverter, a DC-DC converter, a battery and a grid or an electrical grid. Multiple solar cubicle units in different sizes being structured in cubicle shape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit. All structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another. At least one light or ultraviolet rays is connected at a center of the structured solar cubicle unit. Semiconductor Pn -junction diodes being fixed in series or in parallel to all the walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to the grid. Phosphor scintillators being placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light. The on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit. The DC- DC converter in electrical communication being connected outwardly and in between with equidistance to the solar cubicle unit and on-grid solar inverter. The connected DC-DC converter is configured to generate a low voltage and high current to supply controlled power to on-grid inverter and grid and the battery in electrical communication being connected externally to the solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter and the on-grid solar inverter to store the energy.

[0040] In one or more embodiments, the electromagnetic radiation source such as light or ultraviolet rays is from at least one of an incandescent bulb, LED, metal halide lamp, any artificial light source, ultraviolet light and x-rays. Each cubicle unit having six surface areas both inside and outside. The connected DC-DC converter to the solar cubicle unit to obtain DC power, and the energy is stored in a connected battery during sunlight or solar-hours. The connected solar panels to absorb the visible light energy, convert the light energy into electrical energy and in turn the electric energy is transferred to the on-grid solar inverter that supplies the power to the grid. The connected battery to store the energy obtained from sun light, to illuminate the solar cubicle unit and to operate Dc-Dc converter during solar hours and the energy being discharged during non-solar hours. The transparent solar panels being connected vertically or horizontally inside the solar cubicle unit are at 2 to 3 feet distance from the centre of the x-ray tube. The DC power generated by the connected solar cells of the solar cubicle unit being converted into AC power through the configured on-grid solar inverter and an uninterrupted power is sent to the grid during non-solar hours. The connected on-grid solar inverter is configured to adjust the power output either in an increased or decreased mode to obtain an uninterrupted AC power to supply the grid.

[0041] In one or more embodiments, a device for power generation and management through solar panels, the said system includes a solar cubicle unit connected with multiple solar panels inside or inner surface of the cubical unit, an electromagnetic radiation source such as a light or ultraviolet rays, an on-grid solar inverter, a DC-DC converter, a battery and a grid or an electrical grid. Multiple solar cubicle units in different sizes being structured in cubicle shape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit. All structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another. At least one light or ultraviolet rays is connected at a center of the structured solar cubicle unit. Semiconductor Pn -junction diodes being fixed in series or in parallel to all the walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to the grid. Phosphor scintillators being placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light. The on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit. The DC- DC converter in electrical communication being connected outwardly and in between with equidistance to the solar cubicle unit and on-grid solar inverter. The connected DC-DC converter is configured to generate a low voltage and high current to supply controlled power to on-grid inverter and grid; and the battery in electrical communication being connected externally to the solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter and the on-grid solar inverter to store the energy.

[0042] In one or more embodiments, the DC -DC converter, which is a buck converter and these buck converter converts high voltage to low voltage and these converters can be used to store energy in the batteries or even in capacitors. The batteries are used to store energy are ecofriendly batteries like lithium ion batteries, sodium ion batteries etc. The batteries are ecofriendly in nature, apart from batteries even super capacitors which are also ecofriendly and zero emission in nature can be used to store energy.

[0043] In one or more embodiments, voltages from DC-DC converter being configured to adjust either equal or slightly higher than the total voltage of the solar panels inside the solar cubicle unit. Hence the desired, short circuit current (les) is maintained. The electric field which is created by DC-DC converter inside the solar panels, does not allow the electron-hole pairs to recombine in depletion region and photon generated electron hole pair does not recombine, thereby increase the short circuit current (les) and hence increase the total power output. Solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter, battery and on-grid solar inverter can be adjusted and controlled. Artificial light in the solar cubicle unit controls the output power and switching frequencies control the DC-DC converter. The power output of the on-grid solar inverter can be adjusted to increased or decreased manner and a pure uninterrupted AC power can be supplied to the grid during non-solar hours. Sun light is used only to store the energy in the battery to illuminate the solar cubicle unit and to operate the DC-DC converter. During solar hours, the sun light stores energy in a battery so that it can discharge the energy throughout the night or during non-solar hours. Figure 2A and Figure 2B illustrates the structural view of semiconductor Pn -junction diodes connected inside the solar cubicle unit that in turn connected to on-grid inverter, according to the present invention.

[0044] In one or more embodiment, X- rays are emitted from the centre of the solar cubicle unit so that all the X-rays hit the walls of the solar cubicle unit evenly and all the walls of the solar cubicle unit are fixed with semiconductor Pn -junction diode which has electric field inside at its junction and can absorb the powerful electromagnetic radiation emitted by the X-ray tube which is placed exactly at the centre of the cubicle structure. All these semiconductor Pn- junction diodes which convert the X- ray energy into the electric energy are connected in series or parallel or any other convenient combination that in turn connected to the on-grid inverter and the power is supplied to grid through the on-grid inverter.

[0045] In one or more embodiments, the semiconductor Pn-junction diode absorbs and converts the electromagnetic radiation emitted by X-ray tube into electric energy and this energy can be used to send to grid and can be utilized for other purposes. The electron hole pair is generated by the X-ray photon in the Pn -junction and due to the presence of electric field in the Pn- junction electron is driven towards the n- region and hole is driven towards the p-region and by this way X-ray photon create electron hole pair and high energetic electromagnetic radiation is converted into electric energy.

[0046] Figure 3 illustrates the structural view of phosphor scintillators placed inside the solar cubicle unit, according to the present invention.

[0047] In one or more embodiments, a powerful X-rays are emitted from the centre of the solar cubicle unit so that all the X-rays hit the walls of the solar cubicle unit evenly and all the walls of the solar cubicle unit are fixed with solar panels and phosphor scintillators are placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit in which the X-ray passes through the scintillators and high energy X-ray photons are converted into visible light and the solar panels absorb the visible light energy and convert the light energy into electrical energy and in turn this electric energy is transferred to the on-grid solar inverter and the power is supplied to the grid.

[0048] Figure 4 illustrates a structural view of solar cubicle units in different sizes being fitted one inside another, according to the present invention.

[0049] In one or more embodiments, multiple solar cubicle units in different sizes being structured in cubicle shape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit. All structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another. The electromagnetic radiation source (e.g., a light from an incandescent bulb, LED, metal halide lamp or any other artificial light source, ultraviolet light, X-rays, etc.). An electromagnetic waves spread in spherical form and these electromagnetic radiation hits all the surfaces of the solar cubicle unit structured or formed through transparent solar cells or panels. Hence in this way maximum energy can be absorbed by the transparent solar cells or panels.

[0050] Figure 5 illustrates the working system or an arrangment of solar cubical unit connected to DC-DC converter and on-grid solar inverter, according to the present invention.

[0051] In one or more embodiments, when the source of electromagnetic radiation (e.g., light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, etc.) placed at the centre of the solar cubicle unit and solar cells placed or fixed to all the six dimensions of cubicle unit, all the solar panels absorb the electromagnetic radiation (e.g., light energy , ultraviolet rays , X-rays, etc.) that converts the electrical energy and the DC power generated by solar cells is converted into AC power through the inverter and hence the power is sent to the grid. In this system there is a possibility of getting sufficient voltage but a very low current is generated, to overcome this problem DC-DC converter is used so that voltage is reduced and current is increased with the DC-DC converter, and a very controlled power is supplied to the inverter and on-grid inverter sends the power to the grid and the uninterrupted power even at the night time is sent to the grid, through functioning of solar cells.

[0052] Additionally, while the constructional and operational process described above and illustrated in the drawings is shown as a sequence of steps, this was done solely for the sake of illustration. Accordingly, it is contemplated that some constructional and operational steps may be added, some constructional steps may be omitted, the order of the constructional steps may be re-arranged, and / or some constructional steps may be performed simultaneously.

[0053] Although embodiments have been described with reference to specific example embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the system and method described herein. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

[0054] Many alterations and modifications of the present invention will no doubt become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art after having read the foregoing description. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. It is to be understood that the description above contains many specifications; these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the personally preferred embodiments of this invention. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents rather than by the examples given.

Claims

LAIM:

1. A system for power generation and management through solar panels, the said system comprising: a solar cubicle unit connected with plurality of solar panels inside or inner surface of the cubical unit; an electromagnetic radiation source such as a light, an ultraviolet rays and X-rays ; an on-grid solar inverter; a DC-DC converter; a battery; a grid or an electrical grid;Characterized in that, plurality of solar cubicle unit in different sizes being structured in cubicle shape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit; all structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another; at least one light, an ultraviolet or an X-ray source is connected at a centre of the structured solar cubicle unit; semiconductor Pn -junction diodes being fixed in series or in parallel to all the walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to the grid; phosphor scintillators being placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light; the on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit;the DC-DC converter in electrical communication being connected outwardly and in between with equidistance to the solar cubicle unit and on- grid solar inverter; the connected DC-DC converter is configured to generate a low voltage and high current to supply controlled power to on-grid inverter and grid; and the battery in electrical communication being connected externally to the solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter and the on-grid solar inverter to store the energy.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source such as light, the ultraviolet rays and X-rays is selected at least from one of an incandescent bulb, LED, metal halide lamp, any artificial light source, ultraviolet light and x-rays.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each cubicle unit having six surface areas both inside and outside.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connected DC-DC converter to the solar cubicle unit to obtain DC power, and the energy is stored in a connected battery during sunlight or solar-hours.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connected solar panels to absorb the visible light energy, convert the light energy into electrical energy and in turn the electric energy is transferred to the on-grid solar inverter that supplies the power to the grid.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connected battery to store the energy obtained from sun light, to illuminate the solar cubicle unit and tooperate Dc-Dc converter during solar hours and the energy being discharged during non-solar hours.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transparent solar panels being connected vertically or horizontally inside the solar cubicle unit are at 2 to 3 feet distance from the center of the x-ray tube.

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the DC power generated by the connected solar cells of the solar cubicle unit being converted into AC power through the configured on-grid solar inverter and an uninterrupted power is sent to the grid during non-solar hours.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connected on-grid solar inverter is configured to adjust the power output either in an increased or decreased mode to obtain an uninterrupted AC power to supply the grid.

10. A device for power generation and management through solar panels, the said device comprising: a solar cubicle unit connected with plurality of solar panels inside or inner surface of the cubical unit; an electromagnetic radiation source such as a light, an ultraviolet rays and X-rays; an on-grid solar inverter; a DC-DC converter; a battery; a grid or an electrical grid;Characterized in that, plurality of solar cubicle unit in different sizes being structured in cubicleshape by arranging or connecting transparent solar panels adjacently on each inner wall of the cubicle unit; all structured solar cubicle units being snugly fitted one inside another; at least one light, an ultraviolet or an X-ray source is connected at a centre of the structured solar cubicle unit; semiconductor Pn -junction diodes being fixed in series or in parallel to all the walls of solar cubicle unit and in-turn connected with on-grid solar inverter to supply power to the grid; phosphor scintillators being placed in front of the solar panels within the solar cubicle unit to pass through x-rays and convert into visible light; the on-grid solar inverter having an active state is configured to adjust the power output to obtain uninterrupted AC power to supply to the grid during non-solar hours being connected externally and in parallel to solar cubicle unit for electrical communication and to track maximum power point from solar cubicle unit; the DC-DC converter in electrical communication being connected outwardly and in between with equidistance to the solar cubicle unit and on- grid solar inverter; the connected DC-DC converter is configured to generate a low voltage and high current to supply controlled power to on-grid inverter and grid; and the battery in electrical communication being connected externally to the solar cubicle unit, DC-DC converter and the on-grid solar inverter to store the energy.18

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