A power generating system is disclosed. The power generating system comprises a solar cell, a support structure coupled to the solar cell and adapted to adjust the position of the solar cell, a first thermal sensor coupled to the solar cell and adapted to detect a first temperature at a first locati
A power generating system is disclosed. The power generating system comprises a solar cell, a support structure coupled to the solar cell and adapted to adjust the position of the solar cell, a first thermal sensor coupled to the solar cell and adapted to detect a first temperature at a first location on the solar cell, a second thermal sensor coupled to the solar cell and adapted to detect a second temperature at a second location on the solar cell, the second location spaced apart from the first location, and a control system. The control system is adapted to receive a first signal from the first thermal sensor and a second signal from the second thermal sensor, compare information conveyed in the first and second signals, and adjust the position of the solar cell by operating the support structure in response to information conveyed in the first and second signals.
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1. A method of adjusting a position of a single solar cell, the method comprising: detecting a first temperature at a first location of the solar cell;detecting a second temperature at a second location of the solar cell, the second location spaced apart from the first location;comparing the first t
1. A method of adjusting a position of a single solar cell, the method comprising: detecting a first temperature at a first location of the solar cell;detecting a second temperature at a second location of the solar cell, the second location spaced apart from the first location;comparing the first temperature and second temperature; andadjusting the position of the solar cell in response to comparing the first and second temperatures;wherein comparing the first and second temperatures comprises determining a difference between the first and second temperatures, wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises turning the solar cell so as to adjust the difference between the first and second temperatures to a predetermined value, and wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises turning the solar cell so as to increase the difference between the first and second temperatures. 2. A method of controlling a position of a solar cell, the solar cell being configured to convert sunlight directly into electrical energy, the solar cell supported by a frame and having a primary axis extending in a first direction and a secondary axis extending in a second direction, the first and second directions being different directions, and the method comprising: detecting a first temperature at a first location of the solar cell with a first temperature sensor that is thermally coupled to said solar cell and with said solar cell, supported by a frame and a second temperature at a second location of the solar cell with a second temperature sensor that is thermally coupled to said solar cell and with said solar cell, supported by the frame, wherein the first and second temperature sensors are spaced from the frame, the second location spaced apart in the first direction from the first location;comparing the first temperature to the second temperature to determine a first temperature gradient in the first direction;adjusting the position of the solar cell by rotating it around the secondary axis, thereby changing the first temperature gradient;detecting a third temperature at a third location and a fourth temperature at a fourth location, the fourth location spaced apart in the second direction from the third location;comparing the third temperature to the fourth temperature to determine a second temperature gradient in the second direction; andadjusting the position of the solar cell by rotating it around the primary axis, thereby changing the second temperature gradient. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein detecting the first temperature comprises receiving a signal from a thermocouple. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the solar cell is supported by a frame structure and adjusting the position of the solar cell about the central horizontal axis comprises operating a motor to adjust a position of the frame structure. 5. A method of adjusting a position of a solar cell, the method comprising: detecting a first temperature at a first location of the solar cell, the solar cell being configured to convert sunlight directly into electrical energy;detecting a second temperature at a second location of the solar cell, the second location spaced apart from the first location;comparing the first temperature and second temperature;adjusting the position of the solar cell in response to comparing the first and second temperatures; andwherein said detecting a first temperature and said detecting a second temperature comprise detecting an output of first and second temperature sensors that are thermally coupled with said solar cell and embedded with said solar cell within an encapsulant material that surrounds both the solar cell and the first and second temperature sensors, and wherein said solar cell, the first and second temperature sensors and the encapsulant material are encased in and supported by a frame, and wherein the first and second temperature sensors are spaced from the frame. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein comparing the first and second temperatures comprises determining a difference between the first and second temperatures. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises turning the solar cell so as to adjust the difference between the first and second temperatures to a predetermined value. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises turning the solar cell so as to decrease the difference between the first and second temperatures. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises turning the solar cell so as to increase the amount of sunlight impinging on the solar cell. 10. The method of claim 5, wherein the solar cell is disposed in a solar module, the solar module comprising an encapsulant, and detecting the first temperature comprises receiving a signal from a thermocouple disposed in the encapsulant. 11. The method of claim 5, wherein the solar cell is disposed in a solar module, the solar module comprising a backsheet, and detecting the first temperature comprises receiving a signal from a thermocouple disposed on the backsheet. 12. The method of claim 5, wherein detecting the first temperature comprises receiving a signal from a thermocouple coupled to the solar cell. 13. The method of claim 5, wherein detecting the first temperature comprises receiving a signal from a resistive temperature detector coupled to the solar cell. 14. The method of claim 5, wherein the solar cell comprises a central axis extending through the center of the solar cell, and the first location and second location are located on opposite sides of the central axis. 15. A method of tracking the sun with a solar cell, the method comprising: measuring a first intensity of solar radiation at a first location on the solar cell, the solar cell being configured to convert sunlight directly into electrical energy;measuring a second intensity of solar radiation at a second location on the solar cell, the second location spaced apart from the first location;comparing the first intensity to the second intensity;adjusting the position of the solar cell in response to the comparison between the first intensity and the second intensity; andwherein said measuring a first intensity and said measuring a second intensity comprise detecting an output of first and second sensors embedded with said solar cell within an encapsulant material that surrounds both the solar cell and the first and second sensors, and wherein said solar cell, the first and second sensors and the encapsulant material are encased in and supported by a frame, and wherein the first and second temperature are spaced from the frame. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein measuring the first intensity comprises determining a temperature. 17. The method of claim 15, wherein measuring the first intensity comprises determining luminosity. 18. The method of claim 15, wherein comparing the first intensity to the second intensity comprises determining a difference therebetween. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein adjusting the position of the solar cell comprises changing the difference between the first and second intensities.
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