A greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules
By setting up an arc-shaped greenhouse structure and a light-transmitting and refractive greenhouse film inside the greenhouse, combined with a reflective film and a lifting shaft system, the utilization of sunlight is optimized, solving the problem of low efficiency of photovoltaic modules inside the greenhouse, achieving higher sunlight utilization and power generation efficiency, and promoting plant growth and power output.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUNWINLAND ENERGY SYST
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing east-west or north-south oriented greenhouses lack high-efficiency vertical photovoltaic modules, making it impossible to simultaneously meet the needs of plants and electricity.
Design a greenhouse with an arc-shaped canopy and a light-transmitting and refractive membrane. Photovoltaic modules are vertically fixed on the arc-shaped canopy, and the surface of the refractive mirror is a sawtooth Fresnel mirror. Combined with a reflective film and a lifting shaft system, the utilization of sunlight is optimized.
It improves the utilization rate of sunlight and the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic modules, resulting in better plant growth and greater power output from photovoltaic modules, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment technology, specifically to a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules. Background Technology
[0002] Photovoltaic modules (also called solar panels) are the core and most important component of a solar power generation system. Their function is to convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is then stored in batteries or used to power loads.
[0003] A photovoltaic (PV) vegetable greenhouse is simply a regular vegetable greenhouse with solar panels installed on its roof. It utilizes solar energy, dividing solar radiation into light energy needed for plant growth and light energy for power generation. This satisfies the plant's needs while simultaneously achieving photoelectric conversion. A PV vegetable greenhouse can both generate electricity and grow vegetables, serving a dual purpose.
[0004] The construction of photovoltaic vegetable greenhouses has increased renewable energy, enabling agriculture to move towards low-carbon, high-efficiency, green, and circular agriculture. Compared with ordinary vegetable greenhouses, photovoltaic vegetable greenhouses have advantages such as heat preservation, reduced pests and diseases, resistance to severe weather such as hail, radiation, rainstorms, and strong winds, and no pollution.
[0005] In east-west or north-south oriented greenhouses, there is a lack of photovoltaic modules that can simultaneously meet the needs of plants and electricity. The steel structure frame of the greenhouse is generally covered with a flat, light-transmitting film, which cannot efficiently utilize the energy released by sunlight. There is a lack of greenhouses with high-efficiency vertical photovoltaic modules. Utility Model Content
[0006] Therefore, this utility model provides a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art. To achieve the above objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution: According to a first aspect of this utility model, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules includes an arc-shaped greenhouse body, a supporting structure, and photovoltaic modules connected to the supporting structure and fixed vertically to the ground; the top of the arc-shaped greenhouse body is fixedly supported by the photovoltaic modules, and the other side is fixed to the ground; the arc-shaped greenhouse body is composed of an arc-shaped steel structure frame covered with a light-transmitting and refractive greenhouse film, and the lower surface of the light-transmitting and refractive greenhouse film is a sawtooth refractive mirror surface, i.e., a Fresnel mirror surface.
[0007] Furthermore, the refractive surface angle of the mirror surface is any angle between 20° and 60°, and the refractive surface is either a plane or a curved surface.
[0008] Furthermore, when the supporting structure is a pillar set on the ground, the photovoltaic module is fixed to the top of the pillar; when the lightweight photovoltaic module is suspended under the top of the arc-shaped canopy, the top of the photovoltaic module is connected to the top of the arc-shaped steel structure frame, and the photovoltaic module is perpendicular to the ground in the suspended state; the photovoltaic module is a double-sided photovoltaic module, with both sides of the photovoltaic module facing the arc-shaped canopy.
[0009] Furthermore, when the supporting structure is a wall set on the ground, the photovoltaic modules are attached to the side of the wall. The photovoltaic modules are single-sided photovoltaic modules, and the side of the photovoltaic module that receives sunlight and generates electricity faces the curved canopy.
[0010] Furthermore, within the arched canopy, a reflective film is installed by connecting the arched steel frame to the photovoltaic modules.
[0011] Furthermore, when the reflective film is installed, the top of the photovoltaic module is rotatably connected to a lifting shaft, which is connected to an adjustable roller at its lower part by a traction rope. One side of the reflective film is wound on the adjustable roller; the inner side of the arc-shaped steel structure frame is fixedly connected to a fixed roller (6), and the other two sides of the reflective film are fixedly connected by the fixed roller.
[0012] Furthermore, the reflective film has holes, which allow some sunlight to pass through and reach the ground. The unperforated portion of the reflective film reflects sunlight that is not needed by the plants on the ground onto the photovoltaic modules to generate electricity.
[0013] Furthermore, the lifting axis is manually adjustable.
[0014] Furthermore, the lifting shaft is used for motor rotation adjustment.
[0015] Furthermore, the supporting structure is perpendicular to the ground.
[0016] The present invention has the following advantages: Through the greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules of the present invention, the plants grow better, the sunlight utilization rate is higher, the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic modules is significantly improved, and the power generation output of the photovoltaic modules is greater in the early morning and late afternoon. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a double-sided greenhouse structure with vertical photovoltaic modules, provided for some embodiments of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a double-sided greenhouse structure with vertical photovoltaic modules, provided for some other embodiments of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a single-sided greenhouse structure with vertical photovoltaic modules, provided for some embodiments of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a single-sided greenhouse structure with vertical photovoltaic modules, provided for some other embodiments of the present invention.
[0021] In the diagram, 1. Photovoltaic module, 2. Support structure, 3. Arc-shaped shed, 3-1. Arc-shaped steel frame, 3-2. Light-transmitting and refractive shed film, 3-3. Surface of the refractive mirror, 4. Reflective film, 5. Lifting shaft, 6. Fixed roller, 7. Adjustable roller, 8. Traction rope. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules in the first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes an arc-shaped greenhouse body 3, a support structure 2, and a photovoltaic module 1 connected to the support structure 2 and fixed vertically to the ground; the top of the arc-shaped greenhouse body 3 is fixedly supported by the photovoltaic module 1, and the other side is fixed to the ground; the arc-shaped greenhouse body 3 is composed of an arc-shaped steel structure frame 3-1 covered with a light-transmitting and refractive greenhouse film 3-2, and the lower surface of the light-transmitting and refractive greenhouse film 3-2 is a sawtooth refractive mirror surface 3-3, that is, a Fresnel mirror surface.
[0025] The technical effects achieved by the above embodiments are as follows: through the greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules in this embodiment, the plants grow better, the sunlight utilization rate is higher, the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic modules is significantly improved, and the power generation output of the photovoltaic modules is greater in the early morning and late afternoon.
[0026] Example 2
[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules includes all the contents of Example 1, except that the refractive angle of the refractive mirror surface 3-3 is any angle between 20° and 60°, and the refractive surface is a plane or an arc surface.
[0028] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiments is that the refractive efficiency of the light-transmitting and refractive membrane 3 is significantly improved.
[0029] Example 3
[0030] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules includes all the contents of Embodiment 2. In addition, when the support structure 2 is a pillar set on the ground, the photovoltaic module 1 is fixed to the top of the pillar; when the lightweight photovoltaic module 1 is suspended under the top of the arc-shaped greenhouse 3, the top of the photovoltaic module 1 is connected to the top of the greenhouse of the arc-shaped steel frame 3-1, and the photovoltaic module 1 is perpendicular to the ground in the suspended state; the photovoltaic module 1 is a double-sided photovoltaic module, and both sides of the photovoltaic module 1 face the arc-shaped greenhouse 3.
[0031] It should be noted that the lightweight bifacial photovoltaic modules without frames or glass are suspended in the center of the greenhouse, or the bifacial photovoltaic modules are supported by pillars in the center. This solution is suitable for installing vertical photovoltaics in east-west or north-south oriented greenhouses.
[0032] Example 4
[0033] like Figures 3 to 4 As shown, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules includes all the contents of Embodiment 2. In addition, when the supporting structure 2 is a wall set on the ground, the photovoltaic module 1 is attached to the side of the wall. The photovoltaic module 1 is a single-sided photovoltaic module, and one side of the photovoltaic module 1 faces the curved greenhouse 3.
[0034] It should be noted that this solution involves attaching frameless single-glass or glassless photovoltaic modules to the north wall. This solution is applicable to the installation of vertical photovoltaic systems on the north wall of a south-facing greenhouse.
[0035] Example 5
[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules includes all the contents of embodiment 3 or 4. In addition, a reflective film 4 is installed inside the arc-shaped greenhouse body 3, which is connected to the photovoltaic module 1 by an arc-shaped steel frame 3-1.
[0037] Optionally, when the reflective film 4 is installed, the top of the photovoltaic module 1 is rotatably connected to the lifting shaft 5, and the lifting shaft 5 is connected to the adjustable roller 7 at its lower part through the traction rope 8. One side of the reflective film 4 is wound on the adjustable roller 7; the inner side of the arc-shaped steel structure frame 3-1 is fixedly connected to the fixing roller 6, and the other two sides of the reflective film 4 are fixedly connected through the fixing roller 6.
[0038] Optionally, the reflective film 4 has holes to allow some sunlight to pass through and reach the ground. The unperforated portion of the reflective film 4 reflects sunlight that is not needed by the plants on the ground onto the photovoltaic module 1 to generate electricity. Specifically, the reflective film 4 can be totally reflective and used when no plants are grown in the greenhouse. Alternatively, the reflective film 4 can be perforated at a required ratio to allow some light to pass through and meet the sunlight needs of the plants grown in the greenhouse. Or, the reflective film 4 can be without a reflective film 4.
[0039] Optionally, the lifting shaft 5 can be adjusted manually or by motor rotation.
[0040] Optionally, the support structure 2 is perpendicular to the ground.
[0041] The technical effects achieved by the above embodiments are as follows: by setting the reflective film 4, the light utilization rate is significantly improved; by setting the lifting shaft 5, the adjustable roller 7 and the fixed roller 6, the reflective film 4 can be lifted as needed.
[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
[0047] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "Embodiment 1," "Embodiment 2," "Example," "Specific Example," or "Some Examples," etc., indicate that the specific method, apparatus, or feature described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, methods, apparatus, or features described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules, characterized in that, It includes an arc-shaped canopy (3), a support structure (2), and a photovoltaic module (1) connected to the support structure (2) and fixed vertically to the ground; the top of the arc-shaped canopy (3) is fixedly supported by the photovoltaic module (1), and the other side is fixed to the ground; the arc-shaped canopy (3) is composed of an arc-shaped steel frame (3-1) covered with a light-transmitting and refractive canopy film (3-2), and the lower surface of the light-transmitting and refractive canopy film (3-2) is a sawtooth refractive mirror surface (3-3).
2. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refractive surface angle of the mirror surface (3-3) is any angle between 20° and 60°, and the refractive surface is either flat or curved.
3. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the support structure (2) is a pillar set on the ground, the photovoltaic module (1) is fixed at the top of the pillar; when the lightweight photovoltaic module (1) is suspended under the top of the arc-shaped shed (3), the top of the photovoltaic module (1) is connected to the top of the arc-shaped steel frame (3-1), and the photovoltaic module (1) is perpendicular to the ground in the suspended state; the photovoltaic module (1) is a double-sided photovoltaic module, and both sides of the photovoltaic module (1) face the arc-shaped shed (3).
4. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the supporting structure (2) is a wall set on the ground, the photovoltaic module (1) is attached to the side of the wall. The photovoltaic module (1) is a single-sided photovoltaic module. The side of the photovoltaic module (1) that receives sunlight and generates electricity faces the arc-shaped canopy (3).
5. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, Inside the arc-shaped canopy (3), a reflective film (4) is installed by connecting the photovoltaic module (1) with the arc-shaped steel frame (3-1).
6. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the reflective film (4) is installed, the top of the photovoltaic module (1) is rotatably connected to the lifting shaft (5), and the lifting shaft (5) is connected to the adjustable roller (7) at its lower part through the traction rope (8). One side of the reflective film (4) is wound on the adjustable roller (7); the inner side of the arc-shaped steel frame (3-1) is fixedly connected to the fixed roller (6), and the other two sides of the reflective film (4) are fixedly connected through the fixed roller (6).
7. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that, The reflective film (4) has holes.
8. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting shaft (5) is manually adjustable.
9. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting shaft (5) is used for motor rotation adjustment.
10. The greenhouse with vertical photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting structure (2) is perpendicular to the ground.