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Solution Overview
Problem
Photovoltaic farms in rural or desert areas often compete with crop land use and face challenges in energy transmission to residential areas, leading to energy losses and difficulties in powering local agricultural needs due to weather-related issues.
Innovation Solution
A solar system comprising a solar shade with hybrid solar panels generating both thermal and electrical energy, combined with a storage unit and thermal regulation circuit, allowing energy generation and storage for local use while preserving crop areas and providing thermal protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If photovoltaic panels are installed in rural areas to generate energy, then energy production is improved, but crop land use is compromised and energy transmission losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines agriculture and photovoltaic energy generation into a single land use system. Solar panels are installed above crop rows, allowing both crops to grow underneath and energy to be generated above, eliminating the need to choose between agricultural land use and energy production.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution transitions from two-dimensional land use (either crops or panels) to three-dimensional space utilization. Crops occupy the ground level while solar panels are positioned above them at an appropriate height, enabling both functions to coexist in different spatial dimensions.
2Power
If photovoltaic panels are installed in desert areas to generate energy, then energy production is improved, but energy transmission to residential areas becomes difficult and losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements energy generation at the local level where it is immediately needed - agricultural facilities, rural buildings, and residential areas. This decentralized approach eliminates long-distance transmission requirements and associated energy losses by producing energy right where it consumes it.
3Power
If solar panels are installed in crop areas, then energy generation is improved, but crop growth may be affected by shading and reduced sunlight
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panels are designed with adjustable mounting structures that allow their position and angle to be dynamically modified. This enables optimization of both energy generation (by adjusting panel angle toward the sun) and crop growth conditions (by raising panels when crops need more sunlight or lowering them when shading is beneficial).
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows preliminary adjustment of panel positioning based on crop growth stages. During early growth phases when crops need maximum sunlight, panels are positioned higher or at angles that minimize shading. As crops mature and become more shade-tolerant, panels can be adjusted to maximize energy generation.
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 on-site energy generation and storage for agricultural needs, reducing energy transmission losses and protecting crops from harsh weather, while providing energy autonomy to rural areas.
Implementation Method 1
at least one solar panel configured to generate energy
Implementation Method 2
the solar panel is a hybrid solar panel configured to produce thermal energy and electrical energy
Implementation Method 3
a fluidic circuit in fluid connection with the hybrid solar panel
Implementation Method 4
the solar system also comprises a heat exchanger in the hydraulic thermal circuit or the fluid circuit
Implementation Method 5
a storage unit for the energy generated by the solar panel
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a solar system (1) comprising:a solar shade (3) configured to be arranged in a crop area (5), said solar shade (3) comprising at least one solar panel (7) designed to generate energy,a storage unit (9a, 9b) for the energy generated by the solar panel (7).