Portable Solar Wind Energy System for EV Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current large-scale solar and wind energy generation systems face challenges such as high costs, long development times, and inefficiencies, making them unsuitable for widespread adoption, particularly for public charging stations for electric vehicles, due to the need for specific locations and expensive transmission infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system that includes a portable enclosure with solar modules and a wind turbine, allowing for easy deployment and reconfiguration, capable of generating electricity for charging vehicles or feeding into the grid, and featuring a solar position tracker for optimal energy capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If large-scale solar and wind energy generation systems are deployed, then renewable energy capacity increases, but development time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large-scale energy generation system into modular portable units that can be independently deployed. Each module contains its own solar panels, wind turbine, and power conversion equipment, allowing parallel installation and faster deployment without requiring centralized infrastructure development.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional ground-mounted solar arrays to three-dimensional vertical integration by mounting solar panels on portable structures and wind turbines on elevated poles, enabling energy generation in previously unusable spaces and reducing land requirements.
2Productivity
If large-scale solar and wind farms are constructed, then renewable energy generation increases, but infrastructure cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable energy modules are designed to serve multiple functions: generating electricity through solar and wind sources, storing energy in batteries, and providing portable power outlets for various devices. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate infrastructure systems for generation, storage, and distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential energy generation components (solar panels, wind turbine, battery) from the complex grid infrastructure and packages them into self-contained portable units. This removes the dependency on extensive transmission lines, substations, and centralized control systems.
3Ease of operation
If traditional charging stations are installed for electric vehicles, then charging availability improves, but location flexibility and deployment speed are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system transitions from fixed, permanent installations to dynamic, relocatable units that can be easily moved and repositioned. The portable modules can be deployed in parking lots, along streets, or at event locations, adapting to changing user needs and locations without infrastructure construction.
4Power
If conventional power plants are used to meet increasing electricity demand, then power supply capacity increases, but environmental pollution and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the fundamental operating parameters of power generation by transitioning from fossil fuel combustion to renewable energy conversion. Solar panels convert light directly to electricity through the photovoltaic effect, while wind turbines convert kinetic energy to electrical energy, eliminating emissions and resource depletion associated with conventional power plants.
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
The system provides a cost-effective, ecologically friendly solution for generating electricity, enabling the expansion of renewable energy sources to public areas without the need for extensive infrastructure, thereby addressing the limitations of existing large-scale solar and wind farms.
Implementation Method 1
First and second solar modules (28, 30), each including at least one solar panel, are provided. The first solar module is mounted on the roof
Implementation Method 2
A wind turbine is preferably mounted on the upper end. The wind turbine mounted on the upper end of the portable vertical support is in electrical communication with the first, second and third solar modules
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AI summary
The portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system provides an ecologically friendly, portable system for generating electricity. The system includes a portable enclosure having a roof, along with first and second solar modules. The first solar module is mounted on the roof of the portable enclosure. A portable vertical support is removably positioned adjacent the portable enclosure. A wind turbine is preferably mounted on an upper end thereof. An extensible support releasably extends between the roof and the vertical support for releasably supporting the second solar module. Preferably, a third solar module is further provided, and a collapsible support is mounted on the portable vertical support for releasably supporting the third solar module. The wind turbine is in electrical communication with the first, second and third solar modules, and generated electricity is delivered to an electrical load, such as a storage battery, a charger for electrical vehicles, or the like.