PV Layout Mapping Using Electrical and Physical Location Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing method for generating a layout diagram in photovoltaic power generation systems is cumbersome, inefficient, and prone to errors, requiring manual scanning and binding of tag codes to associate product sequence numbers with physical locations of photovoltaic modules.

Innovation Solution

A method that automatically acquires device and electrical location information of photovoltaic devices and modules, generates a layout diagram based on this information, and uses a mapping relationship to bind device information with physical locations, reducing manual intervention and improving accuracy and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual scanning and binding of tag codes is used to associate product sequence numbers with physical locations, then the layout diagram can be generated, but the process becomes cumbersome, inefficient, and prone to errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of layout diagram generationVSAvoidcomplexity of layout diagram generation process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of scanning tag codes and binding product sequence numbers with an automated electronic system. The controller automatically acquires device information and electrical location information, and generates the layout diagram without manual intervention, thereby improving accuracy while reducing process complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing the photovoltaic power generation system to automatically generate its own layout diagram. The controller within the system autonomously collects data from photovoltaic devices and modules, processes the information, and produces the layout diagram without requiring external manual operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual scanning and binding of tag codes is used to associate product sequence numbers with physical locations, then the layout diagram can be generated, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of layout diagram generationVSAvoidtime required for layout diagram generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the time-consuming manual process of scanning and binding with automated electronic data acquisition and processing. The controller automatically collects device information and electrical location information, and generates the layout diagram instantly, dramatically improving productivity and eliminating time loss associated with manual operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-establishing the association between device information and electrical location information through automated data collection. The controller prepares the layout diagram data in advance without requiring subsequent manual processing, thereby accelerating the overall generation process and improving efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250232079A1Layout diagram generation method, apparatus and system for photovoltaic power generation system, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.07.17 HOYMILES POWER ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A layout diagram generation method, an apparatus, and a system for a photovoltaic power generation system, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: acquiring device information and first electrical location information of each of the plurality of photovoltaic devices, and acquiring physical location information of the at least one photovoltaic module and second electrical location information of a photovoltaic device connected to the at least one photovoltaic module. Generating a layout diagram of the photovoltaic power generation system based on the first electrical location information, the second electrical location information, the device information, and the physical location information.