Two-Layer Solar Panel Layout With Curved Side Reflectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar panel installations require large areas to achieve sufficient power generation efficiency, which is challenging in densely populated regions with limited space.
Innovation Solution
A two-layer solar panel design with side reflection plates having a curvature of 2000-5000 mm, reflecting sunlight to both panels to enhance sunlight reception and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If solar panels are installed in a densely populated region with limited space, then the area for power generation is reduced, but the power generation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-layer horizontal arrangement to a two-layer vertical arrangement with solar panels positioned at different heights. The first solar panel is installed at a higher position while the second solar panel is installed below it, utilizing the vertical dimension to increase power generation capacity within the same footprint area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs curved reflection plates with a radius of curvature between 2000mm and 5000mm to redirect sunlight. The curved surface effectively concentrates and redirects solar radiation to the lower solar panel, enhancing its light reception capability and thereby improving overall power generation efficiency in limited space.
2Productivity
If multiple solar panels are disposed in a limited area, then the space utilization is improved, but the sunlight reception per panel is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces curved reflection plates as intermediary elements between the sunlight source and the solar panels. These reflection plates capture sunlight that would otherwise be unavailable to the lower solar panel and redirect it onto the panel surface, effectively mediating the light distribution to enhance sunlight reception for both panels in the two-layer configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The curved reflection plates with specific radius of curvature (2000-5000mm) are designed to concentrate and redirect sunlight effectively. The curvature allows the plates to capture a broader range of incident sunlight and focus it onto the lower solar panel, thereby maintaining high illumination intensity even in a compact two-panel arrangement.
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 design efficiently uses limited space by increasing sunlight reception per unit area, thereby enhancing power generation efficiency in constrained areas.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one side reflection plate is adapted to reflect sunlight to the first bottom surface of the first solar panel and the second top surface of the second solar panel
Implementation Method 2
the solar panel converts solar energy of the sunlight to electricity
Data Source
AI summary
A solar energy generation system includes a first solar panel, a second solar panel, and at least one side reflection plate. The first solar panel includes a first top surface adapted to convert solar energy to electricity and a first bottom surface opposite to the first top surface. The second solar panel is disposed below the first solar panel and includes a second top surface for converting solar energy to electricity and facing the first bottom surface of the first solar panel. The side reflection plate is disposed on a side of the first solar panel and the second solar panel. A radius of curvature of a reflection surface of the side reflection plate ranges between 2000 mm and 5000 mm. The side reflection plate is for reflecting sunlight to the first bottom surface of the first solar panel and the second top surface of the second solar panel.