Solar power generation assembly and method for providing same
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H02S-020/10
H02S-040/10
G09F-011/02
G09F-017/00
G09F-019/14
G09F-019/22
G09F-027/00
F24J-002/52
출원번호
US-0497461
(2009-07-02)
등록번호
US-9202396
(2015-12-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Mackler, Laurence
출원인 / 주소
Solaire Generation, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Byrne Poh LLP
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초록▼
The present invention relates to a solar power generation assembly and method for providing same involving an array of solar generating modules on a dual-incline structure, which can achieve high energy yields over a wide range of azimuths/orientations. The assembly consists of canopy wings providin
The present invention relates to a solar power generation assembly and method for providing same involving an array of solar generating modules on a dual-incline structure, which can achieve high energy yields over a wide range of azimuths/orientations. The assembly consists of canopy wings providing for the dual-incline structure, where, depending on specifications, the canopy wings can differ in length, width, angle of inclination, structural material and solar module or other material mounted on the surface. The canopy wings may be pivoted or hinged to enhance the energy generation and/or other functional benefits of the assembly or system, including display elements, advertising, rainwater/precipitation and snow drainage and collection and energy transmission. The assembly or system is modular and may be assembled in a long continuous configuration in which the inclination, width and tilt of the canopy wings may vary of a long distance to maintain substantially consistent energy yields as the assembly or system orientation changes.
대표청구항▼
1. A solar power generation assembly comprising: a dual-incline structure installed at a geographic location comprising: a first canopy wing and a second canopy wing, wherein said first canopy wing and said second canopy wing extend from a longitudinal axis;a first array comprising energy producing
1. A solar power generation assembly comprising: a dual-incline structure installed at a geographic location comprising: a first canopy wing and a second canopy wing, wherein said first canopy wing and said second canopy wing extend from a longitudinal axis;a first array comprising energy producing material disposed on said first canopy wing;a second array comprising energy producing material disposed on said second canopy wing;a plurality of support columns each having a first end connected to a ground surface and extending substantially vertically along a central axis from said first end to a second end, wherein said plurality of support columns are arranged along the longitudinal axis, and wherein the plurality of support columns are positioned in a first plane;a plurality of support beams, each of said plurality of support beams having a support beam end and an opposing support beam end, each of said plurality of support beams coupled to said second end of one of said plurality of support columns, wherein each support beam is positioned to provide support for one of said first canopy wing at a first angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and said second canopy wing at a second angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and wherein said opposing support beam ends of said plurality of support beams are positioned higher from the ground surface than said support beam ends of said plurality of support beams;a plurality of purlins, wherein at least one of the plurality of purlins is disposed between one of the plurality of support beams and the first array creating a cavity therebetween into which precipitation on a top surface of the first array falls;a gap between the first array and the second array through which the precipitation on the top surface of the first array falls;a gutter extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis such that the precipitation that drains through the gap is directed toward one of the plurality of support columns; anda downspout supported by one of the plurality of support columns toward which the gutter directs the precipitation away from the dual-incline structure;wherein said first array is positioned in a second plane with respect to the first plane along the longitudinal axis, wherein said first array is positioned at the first angle defined by said plurality of support beams and wherein said first array is fixed in position such that said first array is non-adjustable upon installation; andwherein said second array is positioned in a third plane with respect to the first plane, the third plane is different than the second plane, the second and third planes intersecting at the longitudinal axis, wherein said second array is positioned at the second angle defined by said plurality of support beams, the second angle is different than and not the supplement of the first angle, and wherein said second array is fixed in position such that said second array is non-adjustable upon installation. 2. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said energy producing material comprises at least one of: photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic thin film, light concentrator type of solar panel, and solar thermal. 3. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 further comprising at least one cavity element that includes at least one of transmission lines, high-voltage transmission lines, low-voltage transmission lines, cable lines, telecommunications lines, fiber optic lines, Internet systems, and conduit elements. 4. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 further comprising at least one charging and outlet assembly. 5. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 further comprising at least one of a security system and a monitoring system. 6. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said dual-incline structure further comprises at least one skylight. 7. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 4 wherein said charging and outlet assembly comprises at least one of: a fuel cell charging system, a hydrogen production device, an inverter for converting energy from direct current to alternating current electricity, and an electrical outlet. 8. The solar power generation assembly according to claim 1 wherein said solar power generation assembly is modular. 9. A method for providing a solar power generation assembly comprising: determining an orientation of a dual-incline structure installed at a geographic location, wherein said dual-incline structure comprises a first canopy wing and a second canopy wing;determining a first size of said first canopy wing and a second size of said second canopy wing;providing the solar power generation assembly comprising: said dual-incline structure comprising: a first array comprising energy producing material disposed on said first canopy wing;a second array comprising energy producing material disposed on said second canopy wing; anda plurality of support columns, each having a first end connected to a ground surface and extending substantially vertically along a central axis from said first end to a second end, wherein said plurality of support columns are arranged along a longitudinal axis, and wherein the plurality of support columns are positioned in a first plane;a plurality of support beams, each of said plurality of support beams having a support beam end and an opposing support beam end, each of said plurality of support beams coupled to said second end of one of said plurality of support columns, wherein each support beam is positioned to provide support for one of said first canopy wing at a first angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and said second canopy wing at a second angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and wherein said opposing support beam ends of said plurality of support beams are positioned higher from the ground surface than said support beam ends of said plurality of support beams;a plurality of purlins, wherein at least one of the plurality of purlins is disposed between one of the plurality of support beams and the first array creating a cavity therebetween into which precipitation on a top surface of the first array falls;a gap between the first array and the second array through which the precipitation on the top surface of the first array falls;a gutter extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis such that the precipitation that drains through the gap is directed toward one of the plurality of support columns; anda downspout supported one of the plurality of support columns toward which the gutter directs the precipitation away from the dual-incline structure;wherein the first array is positioned in a second plane with respect to the first plane along the longitudinal axis and wherein the first array is positioned at the first angle defined by said plurality of support beams, wherein the second array is positioned in a third plane with respect to the first plane and wherein the second array is positioned at the second angle defined by said plurality of support beams, the third plane is different than the second plane, the second and third planes intersecting at the longitudinal axis, the second angle is different than and not the supplement of the first angle; andwherein the first array is fixed in position such that the first array is non-adjustable upon installation and wherein the second array is fixed in position such that the second array is non-adjustable upon installation; andconstructing said solar power generation assembly comprising: erecting said plurality of support columns;connecting each of said support beams directly or indirectly to at least one of said plurality of support columns; andmounting said first canopy wing and said second canopy wing directly or indirectly to at least one of said plurality of support beams. 10. The method for providing a solar power generation assembly according to claim 9 wherein said energy producing material comprises at least one of photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic thin film, light concentrator type of solar panel and solar thermal. 11. The method for providing a solar power generation assembly according to claim 9 wherein said solar power generation assembly is modular. 12. A system for operating a solar power generation assembly comprising: at least one programmable management system that: determines an orientation of a dual-incline structure installed at a geographic location, wherein said dual-incline structure comprises a first canopy wing and a second canopy wing;the solar power generation assembly comprising: said dual-incline structure at said determined orientation comprising: said first canopy wing and said second canopy wing;a first array comprising energy producing material disposed on said first canopy wing;a second array comprising energy producing material disposed on said second canopy wing; anda plurality of support columns each having a first end connected to a ground surface and extending substantially vertically along a central axis from said first end to a second end, wherein said plurality of support columns are arranged along a longitudinal axis, and wherein the plurality of support columns is positioned in a first plane;a plurality of support beams, each of said plurality of support beams having a support beam end and an opposing support beam end, each of said plurality of support beams coupled to said second end of one of said plurality of support columns, wherein each support beam is positioned to provide support for one of said first canopy wing at a first angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and said second canopy wing at a second angle formed between one of the plurality of support beams and one of the plurality of support columns and wherein said opposing support beam ends of said plurality of support beams are positioned higher from the ground surface than said support beam ends of said plurality of support beams;a plurality of purlins, wherein at least one of the plurality of purlins is disposed between one of the plurality of support beams and the first array creating a cavity therebetween into which precipitation on a top surface of the first array falls;a gap between the first array and the second array through which the precipitation on the top surface of the first array and the second array falls;a gutter extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis such that the precipitation that drains through the gap is directed toward one of the plurality of support columns; anda downspout supported by one of the plurality of support columns toward which the gutter directs the precipitation away from the dual-incline structure;wherein said first array is positioned in a second plane with respect to the first plane along the longitudinal axis and wherein said first array is positioned at the first angle defined by said plurality of support beams, and wherein the second array is positioned in a third plane with respect to the first plane and wherein said second array is positioned at the second angle defined by said plurality of support beams, the third plane is different than the second plane, the second and third planes intersecting at the longitudinal axis, the second angle is different than and not the supplement of the first angle; andwherein said first array is fixed in position such that said first array is non-adjustable upon installation and wherein said second array is fixed in position such that said second array is non-adjustable upon installation. 13. The solar power generation assembly of claim 1, further comprising: at least one space between the energy producing material in the first array or the second array; andan interstitial gasket positioned in one of the at least one space, wherein the interstitial gasket prevents the precipitation that falls on a surface of the energy producing materials in the first array or the second array from falling into the at least one space. 14. A solar power generation assembly comprising: a first array comprising energy producing material and a second array comprising energy producing material; anda first support column, a second support column, a first support beam, a second support beam, a third support beam, and a fourth support beam, wherein:the first support column and the second support column each comprising (i) a first end that is coupled to a ground surface, (ii) a first length that extends substantially vertically from the ground surface, and (iii) a second opposing end, the first and second support columns positioned in a first plane;the first support beam, the second support beam, the third support beam, and the fourth support beam each comprising (i) a support beam end and (ii) an opposing support beam end;the support beam end of the first support beam is coupled to the second opposing end of the first support column, the first support beam is positioned at a first angle formed between the first support beam and the first support column;the support beam end of the second support beam is coupled to the second opposing end of the second support column, the second support beam is positioned at the first angle formed between the second support beam and the second support column;the first array is positioned on the first support beam and the second support beam, the first array is positioned in a second plane with respect to the first plane forming a longitudinal axis and at the first angle defined by the first support beam and the second support beam, and the first array is fixed in position such that the first array is non-adjustable upon installation;the support beam end of the third support beam is coupled to the second opposing end of the first support column, the third support beam is positioned at a second angle formed between the third support beam and the first support column;the support beam end of the fourth support beam is coupled to the second opposing end of the second support column, the fourth support beam is positioned at the second angle formed between the fourth support beam and the second support column;the opposing support beam ends of the third and fourth support beams positioned higher from the ground surface than the support beam ends of the third and fourth support beams;the second array is positioned on the third support beam and the fourth support beam, the second array is positioned in a third plane with respect to the first plane, the third plane is different than the second plane, the second and third planes intersecting at the longitudinal axis, the second array is positioned at the second angle defined by the third support beam and the fourth support beam, and the second array of solar modules is fixed in position such that the second array of solar modules is non-adjustable upon installation;the second angle is greater than 90 degrees; andthe first angle is not the supplement of the second angle. 15. The solar power generation assembly of claim 14, further comprising a first purlin and a second purlin, wherein the first purlin is coupled to the first support beam and the second support beam to support the first array and wherein the second purlin is coupled to the third support beam and the fourth support beam to support the second array. 16. The solar power generation assembly of claim 14, further comprising a membrane mounted beneath the first array or the second array, wherein the first array or the second array comprises a plurality of spaces between the the energy producing material of the first array or the second array through which precipitation falls from a surface of the energy producing material in the first array or the second array and on to the membrane. 17. The solar power generation assembly of claim 14, further comprising a gap between the first array and the second array through which precipitation on a top surface of the first array or the second array falls. 18. The solar power generation assembly of claim 17, further comprising a gutter that directs the precipitation toward one of the first support column and the second support column. 19. The solar power generation assembly of claim 14, further comprising: at least one space between the energy producing material in the first array or the second array; andan interstitial gasket positioned in the at least one space, wherein the interstitial gasket prevents precipitation that falls on a surface of the energy producing material in the first array or the second array from falling into the at least one space.
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