Power generation and cell storage apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the localized capture, storage and specialized use of power generated from natural sources, such as solar power or hydropower. The apparatus can be used, for example, on a deck or a side of a marine vessel, or on a land-based structure, where there is a requirement for managed power generation and storage.

Description

technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the local capture, storage and exclusive use of electricity generated from natural sources such as solar or hydro energy. The device could be used, for example, on the deck or side of a ship, or on a land-based structure, where both power generation and storage are required. Background technique

[0002] Existing power capture and storage devices, such as solar panels, currently used especially in environments such as marine environments, are adapted from solid structural systems, such as those containing glass, which are rigid and not suitable for use in contoured or curved Structural use and non-local power storage away from where power is needed.

[0003] However, not all surfaces have a fixed and rigid structure. Some surfaces, such as those on boats and ships when in water, are in constant motion and constantly shift and bend as the water moves beneath them. Existing rigid power captu...

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Embodiment Construction

[0048] exist figure 1 In , a device 1 according to the invention with a third layer 2 is shown. In this embodiment, the device 1 is hexagonal in shape. The third layer 2 includes lithium battery power storage facilities and supercapacitors (all not shown) all therein. A power indicator is visible in the form of a digital display 4 indicating the power actually stored in the third floor at any given time; and a number of red, yellow and green LED indicators 6 are visible , which also provide an indication of the amount of power actually stored in the first layer. If none of the LED indicators 6 are lit, no or minimal power is stored; if only red lights are lit, a small amount of energy is stored, etc. The more lights that are on, the more electricity is stored in the third layer 2.

[0049] The third layer 2 also comprises an opening 8 in its center, through which the connecting member 10 can be inserted.

[0050] Below the third layer is a base layer 38 which includes hol...

technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the local capture, storage and exclusive use of electricity generated from natural sources such as solar or hydro energy. The device could be used, for example, on the deck or side of a ship, or on a land-based structure, where both power generation and storage are required. Background technique

[0002] Existing power capture and storage devices, such as solar panels, currently used especially in environments such as marine environments, are adapted from solid structural systems, such as those containing glass, which are rigid and not suitable for use in contoured or curved Structural use and non-local power storage away from where power is needed.

[0003] However, not all surfaces have a fixed and rigid structure. Some surfaces, such as those on boats and ships when in water, are in constant motion and constantly shift and bend as the water moves beneath them. Existing rigid power captu...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0048] exist figure 1 In , a device 1 according to the invention with a third layer 2 is shown. In this embodiment, the device 1 is hexagonal in shape. The third layer 2 includes lithium battery power storage facilities and supercapacitors (all not shown) all therein. A power indicator is visible in the form of a digital display 4 indicating the power actually stored in the third floor at any given time; and a number of red, yellow and green LED indicators 6 are visible , which also provide an indication of the amount of power actually stored in the first layer. If none of the LED indicators 6 are lit, no or minimal power is stored; if only red lights are lit, a small amount of energy is stored, etc. The more lights that are on, the more electricity is stored in the third layer 2.

[0049] The third layer 2 also comprises an opening 8 in its center, through which the connecting member 10 can be inserted.

[0050] Below the third layer is a base layer 38 which includes hol...

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