1059 results about "Solar module" patented technology

The present application relates to a water sprinkler, including a housing, a solar module, a battery module, a water inlet / outlet pipe, and a control module, where the water inlet / outlet pipe and the control module are arranged in the housing, the solar module is arranged outside the housing and rotatably connected to the housing, the water inlet / outlet pipe is provided with at least one control valve, the control module is in communication connection with the control valve and controls the opening and closing of the control valve, and the solar module, the control module and the control valve are each electrically connected to the battery module.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for supplying power to at least one power consuming device using a solar panel. The solar panel includes at least two solar modules, an output connector, and a cable. The at least two solar modules are connected via a first electrical harness in a first combination of parallel and / or series to provide a first output voltage and via a second electrical harness in a second combination of parallel and / or series to provide a second output voltage. The at least one power consuming device is preferably a rechargeable battery.

The invention provides a wind-solar complementary zero-carbon seawater desalination device. The device comprises a solar module, a wind turbine generator, an energy storage electric box, a heat storage water tank, a refrigerating circuit and a seawater desalination tank, the solar assembly is used for providing heat energy for the heat storage water tank. The solar assembly and the wind turbine generator set are used for providing electric energy for the energy storage electric box. The refrigerating circuit is used for freezing seawater in the seawater desalination box by utilizing electric energy in the energy storage electric box; the heat storage water tank is connected with the seawater desalination tank through a heat supply pipeline, and the heat supply pipeline conveys heat energy in the heat storage water tank to the seawater desalination tank to melt frozen seawater in the seawater desalination tank; cold energy and heat energy are obtained by converting solar energy and wind energy, and the long-term cost advantage is achieved; and heat energy in the energy storage water tank and cold energy in the refrigerating circuit can be quickly started and stably run, so that the operation flexibility is improved.

The utility model provides grinding type solar module recovery equipment. A grinding cutter and a negative pressure collector are arranged above a solar placement area of a platform; wherein the grinding cutter and the negative pressure suction head are fixed in the same shell; a solar module is fixed to the solar energy containing area of the platform, the grinding cutter is controlled to make contact with the surface of the solar module, grinding is carried out layer by layer, and powder ground out of different layers of the solar module is rapidly recycled through negative pressure suction heads of the negative pressure collector; therefore, the grinding type solar module recovery equipment disclosed by the utility model does not generate secondary pollutants, and the powdery recovery material is high in purity and convenient for subsequent utilization.

A solar module (19) and a solar collector (37) constructed using a plurality of solar modules are described. The solar module comprises: a plurality of 3TT solar cells (11) interconnected to form at least one string (21); and at least two current input connections (27) at the solar module current input and / or at least two current output connections (29) at the solar module current output. Each 3TT solar cell has a stack with a top cell (3) and a bottom cell (5) arranged thereunder. Each 3TT solar cell comprises, as terminal contacts, a top contact (13), a bottom contact (15) and a center tap contact (17). A first current input connection (27 ') of the current input connections (27) is connected to at least one terminal contact of a first 3TT solar cell (11') closest to the current input, and a second current input connection (27 '') of the current input connections (27) is connected to at least one terminal contact of a second 3TT solar cell adjacent to the first 3TT solar cell, and / or a first current output connection (29 '') of the current output connections is connected to at least one terminal contact of the last 3TT solar cell (11'') closest to the current output, and a second current output connection (29 '') of the current output connections is connected to at least one terminal contact of the penultimate 3TT solar cell adjacent to the last 3TT solar cell. The wiring described in particular greatly prevents string end loss and also allows for advantageous integration of bypass diodes (33, 35).

Embodiments employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to collect and analyze data associated with material input to a solar module recycling system, including e.g., AI model(s) and / or the recycling and recapture of the component materials. Recycling hardware for various functional areas (e.g., junction box / frame / glass removal; chemical / mechanical / physical separation; testing; sorting; cleaning; others) may be integrated to a central engine for processing and / or storage (e.g., in a database). Analysis of module recycling using the AI techniques may consider one or more of the following: module model; module manufacturer; module type (e.g., c-Si versus CdTe); power rating; module history; module label information; predicted / actual market prices; others. An outcome of AI analysis can offer estimates of resultant effect(s) upon speed and efficiency, by which materials travel through the recycling system. One possible benefit is the ability to rapidly optimize system parameters, providing high solar module throughput in the recycling system over time.

A solar pool lamp includes a solar module and an illumination module. The solar module includes a solar module housing, a solar panel, and a first contact member. The solar panel is disposed on the solar module housing, the first contact member is disposed in the solar module housing, and the first contact member is electrically connected to the solar panel. The illumination module includes an illumination module housing and an illumination lamp assembly. The illumination lamp assembly is mounted in the illumination module housing, a second contact member is provided at the top end of the illumination module housing, and the second contact member is electrically connected to the illumination lamp assembly. The illumination module housing and the solar module housing are detachably connected, and when connected, the first contact member and the second contact member abut against each other to form an electrical connection.

The present invention relates to the field of wall-mounted lamps, and provides a solar wall-mounted lamp. The solar wall-mounted lamp includes a lamp holder, a connection pipe connected to the lamp holder, a lampshade connected to the connection pipe, and a lamp source arranged in the lampshade, where a solar assembly is arranged on the lamp holder and / or the connection pipe. The solar assembly is not arranged on the lampshade, which the weight of the lampshade is reduced, a fixing effect for the whole solar wall-mounted lamp is improved, higher aesthetic property as a whole is achieved, and the technical problem of influence on the aesthetic property is solved due to that a solar assembly of a wall-mounted lamp is installed on a lampshade and the wall-mounted lamp is prone to deformation or falling-off because of a large weight of a front end.

A solar panel system includes a solar module. The solar module includes a housing, a solar panel, and a reflector. The solar panel is supported by the housing. The solar panel is configured to receive incident light and convert a first portion of the incident light to electricity. The reflector is positioned to reflect a second portion of the incident light that was not converted to electricity by the solar panel back at the solar panel.

A coupling system for solar trackers is disclosed. The coupling system can reduce the number of fasteners and labor required for securing solar modules to torque tubes. The system includes a support rail, a strap assembly, and a fastening assembly. The support rail features an upper surface for receiving solar modules and a lower surface with spaced protuberances forming a gap to accommodate a torque tube. Inner surfaces of the protuberances can inhibit rotation of the torque tube relative to the support rail. The fastening assembly includes retaining bolts with adjustable gaps to secure solar modules of varying thicknesses. Spring arms and biasing elements enhance module retention and alignment. The strap assembly clamps the support rail to the torque tube which can ensure stability.

A method for coupling a solar module frame to a torque tube of a solar tracker using a hooked flange solar module frame coupling apparatus includes: positioning a hook portion the of frame component relative to a frame receiving receptacle at a rail; moving the hook portion of the frame from a biased, coupling configuration to a receptacle entry configuration via contact between the hook portion and the rail; and moving the hook portion from the receptacle entry configuration to the biased, coupling configuration to couple the frame to the rail.

Provided are a method and apparatus for detecting a failure of a solar module. The method includes obtaining real-time power generation data of each of a plurality of solar modules included in at least one solar array, setting a reference value using at least one of past power generation data of the plurality of solar modules and specifications of the plurality of solar modules, determining each of the plurality of solar modules to be either a normal solar module or an abnormal solar module by comparing the reference value with a power generation amount of each of the plurality of solar modules, which is calculated using the real-time power generation data, and providing an interface displaying a solar module determined to be the abnormal solar module.

The invention relates to the technical field of solar lighting, and discloses an LED outdoor landscape lamp control system based on solar power supply. The system comprises a solar power supply management module, an energy storage scheduling and state management module, an intelligent sensing and environment identification module, a light control decision module and a self-adaptive feedback and system optimization module. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring voltage, current and irradiance data of a solar module, and combining a maximum power point tracking algorithm to generate power supply data; outputting scheduling parameters based on the dynamic scheduling model, acquiring environment data by using a multi-modal sensor and an image recognition technology, and calculating an illumination control factor; fusing the scheduling parameter, the illumination factor and the time factor, and calculating a target control matrix; and monitoring an execution feedback signal, and iteratively optimizing the control model based on historical control effect data to realize closed-loop optimization control. According to the invention, multi-source data fusion and adaptive control are realized, and the energy efficiency and intelligent level of the LED landscape lamp in a complex environment are improved.

Described herein are systems and methods for reducing damage to solar tracker systems during severe weather, such as hailstorms. In one example, a solar module assembly, with edge protection against hail damage, includes a solar module that holds a plurality of photovoltaic cells, the solar module having a front surface and a sidewall extending from the front surface. A frame having a frame wall, which includes a first wall, is disposed about a perimeter of the solar module sidewall and supports the solar module. Further, a hail absorption wall extends along and is spaced from the first wall. The hail absorption wall is attached to the frame and resilient and deflectable towards the first wall. The hail absorption wall absorbs impact energy from hail falling in a direction towards the first wall.

A solar module mounting bracket assembly includes a rail configured to support a solar module thereon, and a pair of braces. The braces each have a first end portion movably coupled to the rail. The braces are movable relative to the rail between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the braces cooperatively define a channel dimensioned for receipt of a frame member.

A solar module frame assembly includes first and longitudinal frame portions and first and second lateral frame portions. The first and second longitudinal frame portions can include an intermediate wall, a photovoltaic receptacle at one end portion of the intermediate wall, and a lower wall potion at another, opposite end portion of the intermediate wall. The lower wall portion of each of the first and second longitudinal frame portions can include one or more connecting tabs. The first and second lateral frame portions can include a vertical or skewed intermediate wall, a photovoltaic receptacle at one end portion of the vertical or skewed intermediate wall, and a base at another, opposite end portion of the vertical or skewed intermediate wall. The vertical or skewed intermediate wall can include one or more connecting tabs that are configured to engage with corresponding aperture(s) at the adjacent first and second longitudinal frame portions.

A solar cell module, having at least one first module segment, wherein the first module segment includes a first subsegment and at least one second subsegment, the first and the second subsegment each have at least one solar cell string and each solar cell string has a plurality of solar cells interconnected in series. The first module segment includes a first and an at least second bypass element and bypass connectors. These bypass elements are interconnected via the bypass connectors within the module segment. The shading properties, the electrical characteristics and the material expenditure in the production of the solar module are advantageously adapted via advantageous circuit and geometry arrangements of the elements.

The present invention relates to an I-V curve-based system for detecting an abnormality of a photovoltaic module. More specifically, the I-V curve-based system for detecting an abnormality of a photovoltaic module may comprise: a collection unit for collecting, from an RTU, I-V curve data for each MPPT for a plurality of photovoltaic modules; a normalization unit for normalizing, for each MPPT, each piece of I-V curve data on the basis of maximum output I-V curve data of a corresponding MPPT; and an abnormality detection unit that determines whether the photovoltaic module is normal or abnormal for each MPPT by inputting the normalized I-V curve data to an image classification model that has learned whether a photovoltaic module is abnormal on the basis of normalized maximum output I-V curve data for each power plant or for each MPPT.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a unit-type solar module can be provided, including a support part having a pocket part formed therein to form a storage space and a coupling part that allows coupling to adjacent unit-type solar modules from all sides, a power generation part attached to the front surface of the support part and generating electricity using sunlight, and a heat insulating part formed by filling the pocket part with a filler material, the coupling part extending from the support part and positioned at the outer periphery of the power generation part.

A solar module frame is configured to bound a plurality of photovoltaic cells. This solar module frame includes a first sidewall at a first side of the frame and a second sidewall at a second side of the frame. Extending out from the first sidewall is a first outward facing lower flange that includes at least one fastening aperture, and extending out from the first sidewall is a first inward facing upper flange that defines a first side photovoltaic cell receptacle. Extending out from the second sidewall is a second outward facing lower flange that includes at least one fastening aperture, and extending out from the second sidewall is a second inward facing upper flange that defines a second side photovoltaic cell receptacle.

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatically mapping an inverter of a photovoltaic module. The method for automatically mapping an inverter of a photovoltaic module according to an embodiment is performed by a processor of a device for automatically mapping the inverter of the photovoltaic module, and may comprise the steps of: creating a guide template including a layout plan for a photovoltaic power system so as to output an optimal amount of generated power, the guide template being created on the basis of at least one of the environmental conditions of the site in which the photovoltaic power system is to be installed, or the performance of the photovoltaic power system; receiving a list of identification information about MLPE devices respectively corresponding to a plurality of photovoltaic modules included in the photovoltaic power system in response to receiving notice that installation of the photovoltaic power system has been completed in accordance with the guide template; receiving a template image captured of the result of attaching first code detached from the MLPE devices onto the guide template; obtaining, from the template image, location information and the identification information about the MLPE devices corresponding to the first code; and generating a first layout of the MLPE devices on the basis of the location information and identification information.

The utility model relates to the technical field of solar photovoltaic panels, in particular to a photovoltaic solar module mounting structure which comprises a base and a supporting plate arranged on the base, one end of the supporting plate is rotatably connected to the base, an adjusting rod is arranged on the base, and the end of the adjusting rod abuts against the lower side of the supporting plate. The adjusting rod is arranged on the base in a sliding mode so that the adjusting rod can face or be away from the rotating end of the supporting plate. The photovoltaic panel angle adjusting device has the following effects that through horizontal movement of the adjusting rod, the end part of the adjusting rod can be driven to move together, and in the movement process, one side of the supporting plate can be lifted up or put down, so that the angle of the photovoltaic panel is adjusted, and the photovoltaic panel angle adjusting device is very convenient to use.

A solar module frame coupling assembly includes a solar module frame and a rail. The solar module frame includes a frame side portion having a protruded guide structure. The rail includes a first rail side and a second rail side that is opposite the first rail side. The first rail side is configured to interface with a torque tube, and the second rail side includes an alignment slot. The alignment slot is configured to receive the protruded guide structure to couple the solar module frame to the rail.

The invention relates to a perovskite solar module preparation method and a cell structure. The perovskite solar module preparation method comprises the following steps: step 1, pretreating a conductive substrate layer; step 2, scribing by using a laser P1; step 3, preparing a hole transport layer; 4, preparing a perovskite light absorption layer; step 5, preparing an electron transport layer; step 6, preparing an electron transmission reinforcing layer; step 7, scribing by laser P2; 8, preparing an electrode layer; and step 9, performing laser P3 scribing and laser P4 edge cleaning on the conductive substrate layer after the electrode layer is prepared. The prepared perovskite precursor solution capable of being coated in the air can directly form a high-quality perovskite thin film in a slit coating mode in an air environment with the relative humidity smaller than or equal to 60%, inert atmosphere protection is not needed, the preparation process is simplified, and the production cost is reduced.

The utility model discloses an ultrasonic physical bird repelling device, which realizes real-time monitoring and early warning of bird activities through a millimeter-wave radar assembly and a communication module, reduces the adaptability of birds to a single repelling mode by combining various repelling means such as ultrasonic waves and knocking sound, effectively reduces the occurrence rate of bird trouble faults, and improves the operation safety level of a line. The ultrasonic physical bird repelling device comprises a bird repelling device and a solar assembly, the solar assembly comprises a solar panel, a solar panel support and a control assembly, and the output end of the solar panel is connected with the bird repelling device; the bird repeller comprises a shell, an ultrasonic assembly, a millimeter wave radar assembly and a knocking assembly, the ultrasonic assembly is arranged on the outer side of the shell, and the millimeter wave radar assembly and the knocking assembly are arranged in the shell; the control assembly comprises a control module, a radar detection module, a knocking module, an ultrasonic module and a communication module.

A back contact cell includes a cell substrate and first insulation members. Fingers having two polarities are alternately arranged on a back surface of the cell substrate. The back surface includes current collection regions and non-current collection regions which are distributed in a staggered manner. The first insulation members are arranged at edges of the non-current collection regions in a continuous manner in an extension direction of the current collection regions, and cover portions of the fingers located in the non-current collection regions close to the current collection regions.

The invention discloses a rolling type laminating machine, and relates to the field of solar module laminating machines, the rolling type laminating machine comprises a base and a lower silica gel roller mounted at the center of the base, a fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the base, a hydraulic rod is arranged at the upper end of the fixing frame, and an adjusting plate is arranged at the output end of the hydraulic rod; and a movable frame is arranged at the lower end of the adjusting plate. When the rolling type laminating machine is used, a photovoltaic module is placed at the upper end of the base, the preheating plate can be started by pressing the first on-off button, the preheating plate can preheat the placed photovoltaic module in advance, and after preheating, glass in the photovoltaic module and an adhesive such as EVA or PVB in a battery piece are melted, so that the photovoltaic module is prevented from being damaged. When the photovoltaic module moves to the position between the lower silica gel roller and the upper silica gel roller, a hydraulic rod is started, an adjusting plate can be pushed when the hydraulic rod is started, the adjusting plate drives a movable frame at the lower end, the upper silica gel roller at the bottom of the movable frame downwards presses the photovoltaic module, and stable lamination can be carried out along with continuous pushing of the photovoltaic module.

In solar systems, the installation process for solar module-to-torque tube is typically implemented manually by an installer. Such a manual process negatively impacts cost-effectiveness and installation consistency, especially for large solar systems. The present invention discloses embodiments of a self-closing rail that facilitates an automatic installation process for a torque tube for improved efficiency. The self-closing rail may use various structures and functions disclosed herein to keep rail arms open such that the torque tube may be unobstructively moved to a correct position for installation. The rail arms may have a shape matching or partially matching the cross-sectional shape of the torque tube for a tight fit of the torque tube.

Embodiments of an apparatus for securing solar modules at variable angles relative to a terrain comprising a module clip and a swivel bracket are described herein. The module clip may include a first side wall and a second side wall that includes one or more solar module flange apertures each configured to receive a solar module flange, a hem that joins the first side wall and the second side wall at an angle, and one or more tabs. The swivel bracket is configured to support a solar module. The swivel bracket may include bracket walls through which an aperture extends, the aperture configured to receive the module clip when the module clip is in the compressed state and to retain the module clip when the module clip is in the uncompressed state, wherein the module clip is secured to an underside of the swivel bracket by the tabs.

In a typical large-scale solar system, thousands of solar modules are wired together, with thousands of connector connections performed manually by on-site installers. Such a process is time-consuming and subject to improper or loose connections for some modules. Described hereinafter are system and method embodiments of automatic module DC wiring to improve the installation quality, efficiency, and consistency for large-scale solar systems. A controller receives ambient images captured by a camera to identify and locate module connectors and operates a robotic arm to perform connector connection based on the identified and located connectors and also wiring schemes received from a server regarding the modules in the solar system. The robotic arm may also be controlled for connection verification to ensure the solar module is correctly wired. Implementation of the presented invention may greatly increase efficiency, consistency, and connection quality for module DC wiring.