Poly-layered, poly-dimensional solar-stack structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current renewable energy generation methods require large land areas, leading to higher costs and shorter solar panel lifespans, and are not very portable.
Innovation Solution
A poly-layered and poly-dimensional solar structure that uses reflection, refraction, and fiber optics to concentrate light onto stacked solar panels, creating a compact, insulated, and portable solar stack tower with optional carbon capture technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If solar panels are arranged in a traditional flat layout, then they can capture sunlight effectively, but large land areas are required leading to higher costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional flat solar panel arrangement to a three-dimensional stacked configuration. Multiple solar panels are vertically stacked with lenses positioned between them to focus light onto lower panels, enabling effective use of vertical space and dramatically increasing energy generation per unit of land area.
2Ease of operation
If solar panels are exposed to environmental elements, then they can function normally, but their lifespan is reduced due to heat, moisture, and dust damage
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panels are nested within an enclosed protective structure that shields them from environmental damage. The enclosure acts as a protective shell, allowing panels to function while being protected from heat, moisture, and dust, thereby extending their operational lifespan.
3Productivity
If traditional solar panel installations are used, then energy can be generated, but the systems are not very portable
Solution Approach 1:
The solar energy system is segmented into modular stacked units that can be easily assembled, disassembled, and transported. Each module consists of solar panels, lenses, and protective enclosures that can be independently handled and reconfigured, enabling portable energy generation applications.
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
This solution reduces land requirements, increases solar panel lifespan, lowers energy generation costs, and enables portable energy generation while producing clean, reliable, and resilient energy.
Implementation Method 1
at least one lens/refractor positioned in front of the plurality of solar panels to refract incoming light rays behind the at least one lens/refractor
Implementation Method 2
at least one reflector that reflects the incoming light rays in front of the at least one reflector
Implementation Method 3
multiple panels can be stacked upon each other, to create a solar photovoltaic stack
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AI summary
A poly-layered, poly-dimensional solar photovoltaic stack structure may be provided in a tower form. A plurality of solar panels may be stacked on top of one another to create a solar stack tower. Using the solar stack tower, reflection, refraction, diffusion, and transportation of light may transmit photons from a higher area of photon saturation to a lower area of photon saturation. The solar stack tower may provide an enclosed structure, protecting and insulating the solar panels from heat, moisture, dust, and other elements that usually damage solar panels over time.