Portable Solar Array Modular Assembly for Remote Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photovoltaic power plants are not portable and cannot be easily disassembled, relocated, or reassembled, limiting their flexibility and environmental impact, particularly in remote off-grid locations where flexible and adjustable power sources are needed.
Innovation Solution
A portable solar array system that includes a frame structure, a movable photovoltaic collection array, a power management module, and battery storage system, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, adjustable positioning for optimal solar power collection, and the ability to be transported in multiple containers by one person, with the option to connect multiple units for increased power output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If photovoltaic power plants are fixed to a fixed structure, then stability and reliability are improved, but portability and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The photovoltaic power plant is divided into modular components including solar panels, frame structures, mounting hardware, and electrical components that can be independently transported and assembled. This segmentation enables the system to be disassembled into manageable parts for relocation while maintaining functional integrity when reassembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure incorporates adjustable and movable components that allow the solar array to be reconfigured at different locations. The frame structure includes adjustable legs and positioning mechanisms that enable adaptation to various terrain conditions, providing both stability during operation and flexibility for relocation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If photovoltaic power plants use permanent fixation, then structural stability is improved, but environmental impact and relocation capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with pre-engineered attachment and detachment mechanisms that enable stable installation without permanent structural modifications. The framework includes standardized mounting interfaces that provide structural stability during operation while allowing clean removal and relocation, preventing long-term environmental impact from permanent fixation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If photovoltaic power plants are designed for portability, then adaptability and relocation ease are improved, but structural stability and assembly complexity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure and mounting components are designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection points that serve multiple functions: structural support, positioning adjustment, and easy assembly/disassembly. This multi-functionality reduces the number of specialized components needed, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining portability and stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the creation of a flexible, adjustable, and portable solar power system that can be easily transported and assembled, providing sufficient power for various remote applications without permanent environmental impact, and can be scaled up by linking multiple units to form a local power grid.
Implementation Method 1
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology relies on the direct conversion of solar power into electricity through the photoelectric effect: solar radiation's quantized particles, or photons, impinging on semiconductor junctions may excite pairs of conduction electrons and valence holes. These charged particles travel through the junction and may be collected at electrically conductive electrodes to form an electric current in an external circuit.
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AI summary
This invention provides a portable system for the generation of photovoltaic energy. The power plant is provided as a kit in a plurality of containers, each of which can be carried by one person. This power plant can be assembled in a few hours by two people. The power plant is adjustable and can adapt to a variety of locations and environments. The power plant includes a frame structure, a movable photovoltaic collection array of more than one solar panel, a power management module, battery power storage system and various cables. The power plant can include shelving and can function as a vehicle port. The photovoltaic collection array can be pivotally raised and lowered for optimal solar power collection manually or mechanically. In further embodiments, more than one such power plant can be joined together to create a portable local power grid.