MX2011000201A - Solar collector assembly. - Google Patents

Abstract

System(s) and method(s) for mounting, deploying, testing, operating, and managing a solar concentrator are provided. The innovation discloses mechanisms for evaluating the performance and quality of a solar collector via emission of modulated laser radiation upon (or near) a position of photovoltaic (PV) cells. The innovation discloses positioning two receivers at two distances from the source (e.g., solar collector or dish). These receivers are employed to collect light which can be compared to standards or other thresholds thereby diagnosing quality of the collectors. Receiver(s) includes photovoltaic (PV) module(s) for energy conversion, or module(s) for thermal energy harvesting. PV cell in PV modules can be laid out in various configurations to maximize electric current output. Moreover, a heat regulating assembly removes heat from the PV cells and other hot regions, to maintain the temperature gradient within predetermined levels.

Description

SOLAR COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY Cross Reference with Related Requests The present application claims the benefit of the American Provisional Patent Application Series No. 61 / 078,038, entitled "GENERATION OF SOLAR CONCENTRATOR TESTS" and presented on July 3, 2008; US Provisional Application Series No. 61 / 078,256, entitled "POLAR ASSEMBLY DISTRIBUTION FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR" and filed on July 3, 2008; US Provisional Application Series No. 61 / 077,991, entitled "SUN POSITION TRACKING" and filed on July 3, 2008; US Provisional Patent Application Series No. 61 / 077,998, entitled "PLACING A SOLAR COLLECTOR" and filed on July 3, 2008; US Provisional Patent Application Series No. 61 / 078,245 entitled "SOLAR PRODUCTIVE SOLAR COLLECTOR" and submitted on July 3, 2008; US Provisional Patent Application Series No. 61 / 078,029, entitled "SOLAR CONCENTRATORS WITH TEMPERATURE REGULATION" and filed on July 3, 2008, US Provisional Patent Application Series No. 61 / 078,259, entitled "LIGHT BEAM PATTERN AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS "and filed on July 3, 2008, North American Patent Application Series No. 12 / 495,303, entitled "SUNSET POSITION TRACK" and filed on June 30, 2009, US Patent Application Series No. 12 / 495,164 entitled "SOLAR COLLECTOR PLACEMENT" and filed on June 30, 2009, Patent Application American Series No. 12 / 495,398, entitled "SOLAR PRODUCTIVE SOLAR COLLECTOR" and filed on June 30, 2009, US Patent Application Series No. 12 / 495,136, entitled "SOLAR CONCENTRATION WITH REGULATION IN TEMPERATURE" and filed on June 30, 2009, US Patent Application Series No. 12 / 496,034, entitled "DISTRIBUTION OF POLAR ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR" and filed on July 1, 2009, Application US Patent Series No. 12 / 496,150 entitled "GENERATION OF SOLAR CONCENTRATOR TESTS" and filed July 1, 2009, and US Patent Application Series No. 12 / 496,541, entitled "LIGHT BEAM PATTERN AND ELEMENTS DISTRIBUTION. PHOTOVOLTAICOS "and filed on July 1, 2009. The total content of the aforementioned applications is incorporated herein by reference.

Background of the Invention The limited supply of fossil energy resources and their associated global environmental damage have forced the market to diversify related energy and technology resources.

One such resource, which has received significant attention, is solar energy, which uses photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert light into electricity. Normally, PV production has doubled every 2 years, increasing by an average of 48% each year since 2002, making it the fastest growing energy technology worldwide. In mid-2008, estimates of cumulative global solar energy production capacity remained at at least 12,400 megawatts. Approximately 90% of said generation capacity consists of electrical systems tied by grids, where the installations can be mounted on land or built on roofs or walls of a construction, known as Integrated Photovoltaic Construction (BIPV).

In addition, significant technological progress has been achieved in the design and production of solar panels, which is additionally accompanied by increased efficiency and reductions in manufacturing costs. In general, an important cost element involved in the establishment of a large-scale solar energy collection system is the cost of the support structure, which is used to mount the solar panels of the formation in a suitable position for receive and convert solar energy. Other complexities in such distributions involve efficient operations of the PV elements.

PV elements for converting light into electrical energy are often applied as solar cells to energy supplies for consumer-oriented products with low energy consumption, such as desk calculators, clocks and the like. These systems are attracting attention for their practical characteristic for a future alternative energy of fossil fuels. In general, PV elements are elements that employ a photoelectromotive force (photovoltage) of the p-n junction, the Schottky junction, or. semiconductors, wherein the silicon semiconductor, or the like, absorb light to generate phototransporters such as electrons and holes, and the phototransporters are displaced outward due to an internal electric field of the p-n junction portion.

A common PV element employs a simple glass silicone and semi-conductor processes for production. For example, a crystal growth process prepares a simple silicone crystal with controlled valence in the p-type or in the n-type, wherein said single crystal is subsequently sliced in silicon semiconductor wafers to achieve the desired thicknesses . In addition, the p-n junction can be prepared by forming layers of different conduction types, such as diffusion of a valence controller to conduct conduction of the opposite type to that of a semiconductor tablet.

In addition to consumer-oriented products, Solar energy collection systems are used for a variety of purposes, for example, as utility interactive power systems, power supplies for remote or unmanned sites, and power supplies from the cell phone connection site, among others. A formation of energy conversion modules, such as PV modules, in a solar energy collection system, can have a capacity of a few kilowatts up to hundreds of kilowatts or more, depending on the number of PV modules, also known as solar panels , used to form the formation. Solar panels can be installed whenever there is sun exposure during significant parts of the day.

Normally, the solar energy collection system includes a formation of solar panels distributed in the form of rows and mounted on a support structure. Said solar panels can be oriented to optimize the energy output of the solar panel to adapt to the design requirements of the particular solar energy collection system. The solar panels can be mounted on a fixed structure, with a fixed orientation and a fixed inclination, or they can be mounted on a tracking structure that orients the solar panels towards the sun, as the sun moves across the sky during the day and as the sun's path moves in the sky during the year.

However, the control of the temperature of the photovoltaic cells remains important for the operation of said systems, and the associated scaling capacity remains a challenging task. The common approaches conclude that normally approximately 0.3% of energy is lost for each 1 ° C elevation in the PV cell.

Solar technology is usually implemented in a series of solar cells (photovoltaic) or cell panels that receive sunlight and convert sunlight into electricity, which can subsequently be fed into an energy grid. Significant progress has been made in the design and production of solar panels, which has an increased efficiency effectively, while at the same time reducing the cost of manufacturing them. As more highly efficient solar cells are developed, the size of the cell is reduced, leading to an increase in the practical aspect of using solar panels to provide competitive renewable energy, which replaces the highly demanded and decreasing non-renewable sources. For this purpose, solar energy collection systems can be deployed to feed solar energy into the energy grids.

Normally, a solar energy collection system includes a formation of solar panels distributed in rows and mounted on a support structure. Said solar panels they can be oriented to optimize the energy output of the solar panel to adapt to the design requirements of the particular solar energy collection system. The solar panels can be mounted on a fixed structure, with a fixed orientation and a fixed inclination, or can be mounted on a movement structure to orient the solar panels towards the sun, since the proper orientation of the panels to receive the maximum radiation solar, will produce an increased energy. Some automatic tracking systems have been developed to point the panels towards the sun, based only on the date and time, since the position of the sun can be somewhat anticipated from these metrics; however, this does not provide optimal alignment since the position of the sun can change very narrowly from its calculated position. Other methods include detecting the light and correspondingly directing the solar panels towards the light. These technologies usually employ a shadow mask, so that when the sun is on the detector axis, the darkened and directly illuminated areas of the cell are of equal size. However, these technologies detect light produced from many sources in addition to direct sunlight, such as reflection from clouds, lasers, etc.

For systems that concentrate light in a receiver with photovoltaic cells for the generation of electricity or heat collection, a parabolic reflector is a technique that It is used to achieve the concentration of light. Parabolic reflectors, formed in one dimension or two dimensions, are sometimes manufactured, by glass, plastic or metal molded or preformed in a parabolic shape, which can be expensive. An alternative method is to form semi-parabolic reflectors attached to an elaborate structure of a bent aluminum pipe or other similar structures. In these and other conventional designs, the complexity of the structure limits the mass production and the ease of assembly of the design in a solar collector. In many cases, a crane is needed to assemble the structures, and therefore assembly costs are high. Similarly, mirror alignment can be difficult in the field. In addition, the assembly itself can be difficult to maintain and service.

Parabolic reflectors are normally used to achieve light concentration. To produce electricity or heat, parabolic reflectors normally focus light in a focal area, or location, which can be located (for example, a focal point) or extended (for example, a focal line). However, most of the reflector designs have a substantial structural complexity that hinders mass production capacity and the ease of assembly of the design in a solar collector for energy conversion. In addition, structural complexity usually complicates the alignment of reflective elements (for example, mirrors) as well as the installation and maintenance or service of deployed concentrators.

Brief Description of the Invention The following is a simplified summary of innovation, in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of innovation. This summary is not an extensive review of innovation. It aims to identify key / important elements of innovation, or delineate the scope of innovation. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of innovation in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The innovation described and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises a system (and corresponding methodologies) for testing, evaluating and diagnosing the quality of solar concentrator optics. Essentially, innovation describes mechanisms to evaluate the performance and quality of a solar collector by emitting laser radiation modulated at (or close to) a position of photovoltaic (PV) cells. In one example, the emission may be in (or substantially close to) the focus of the parabola of a real parabolic reflector.

The innovation describes the placement of two receivers at two distances from the source (for example, collector or solar dish).

These receivers are used to collect modulated light that can be compared with standards or other threshold values. In other words, the strength of the received light can be compared to industry standards and some others of pre-programmed or inferred value. Therefore, conclusions related to performance can be drawn from the result of the comparison.

In other aspects, the performance of the optics can be adjusted if desired to improve the results observed by the receivers. For example, mechanical mechanisms (eg, motor and controller) can be used to automatically "tune" or "fine-tune" the collector (or a subset of the collector) in order to achieve acceptable or desired performance.

The conventional methods for mounting a solar array in a solar collection system involve having the formation mounted, compensated from a support structure. However, during the tracking of the sun through the formation, engines with greater capacity can be used to overcome the effects of the displaced center of gravity of the formation, decreasing the efficiency of the system.

With the subject or matter described, a formation is described so that the formation is mounted on a plane of a support structure that allows the center of gravity of the formation to be maintained around the axis of the structure. structure of the support. Compared with conventional systems, smaller engines can be used to place the formation, as the effects of a displaced center of gravity are minimized. In addition, the formation can be rotated around a support structure, which allows the formation to be placed in a secure position to avoid damage to the components comprising the formation, e.g., photovoltaic cells, mirrors, etc. Training can also be placed to facilitate maintenance and installation.

The tracking of the position of the sun is provided, when direct sunlight can be detected on other light sources. In this regard, solar cells can be concentrated substantially directly in sunlight which produces a high energy efficiency. In particular, the light analyzers can operate together with a solar light tracker, wherein each analyzer can receive one of a plurality of light sources. The photosemals resulting from the analyzers can be produced and compared to determine if the light is direct sunlight; In this regard, sources that are not determined as direct sunlight can be ignored. In one example, the light analyzers may comprise a polarizer, a spectrum filter, a ball lens and / or a quadrant cell to accomplish this purpose. In addition, an amplifier can be provided to carry a photo-signal resulting for the processing thereof.

According to an example, a number of light analyzers can be configured in a particular sunlight tracker. For example, the polarizers of the light analyzers can be used to ensure a substantial non-polarization of the original light source, as is the case for direct sunlight. In one example, the spectrum filter of the light analyzer can be used to block certain wavelengths of light that allow a range used by sunlight. In addition, the ball lens and quadrant cell configurations can be used to determine a property of light collimation to additionally identify direct sunlight, as well as to correct the axis alignment to receive a greater amount of direct sunlight . The resulting photoseason of each light analyzer can be collected and compared among the others to determine if the light source is direct sunlight. In one example, when the light is determined as direct sunlight, the position of a solar panel can be adjusted automatically, according to a position of the light through the ball lens and in a dial cell, of so that sunlight is aligned optimally with the axis of the quadrant cells.

In conventional operation, a solar concentrator can be placed through the use of an encoder. The encoder can be programmed with solar position estimates based on the time and date; A time and date can be gathered, and based on the information gathered, an appropriate concentrator position can be determined. However, if a configuration of the solar concentrator moves intentionally, movement occurs through natural emergence, etc., then the encoder may become less accurate without reprogramming.

With the innovation described, a measure of a force placed in a solar concentrator can be calculated with respect to gravity, and used in conjunction with the placement of the solar concentrator. A comparison between the measurement and a desired value can be made to determine where to place the solar concentrator. Accordingly, an instruction can be generated to move the receiver and transfer to an engine system. With respect to one embodiment, a pair of inclinometers can be firmly attached to a plate, so that an angle at which the plate is pointed with respect to gravity can be measured.

In addition, several aspects are described in relation to the simplification d production, shipment, assembly and maintenance of solar collectors. The aspects described relate to a non-costly and simplified way to produce solar collectors and solar collector assemblies that are easy to assemble. In addition, the aspects described here allow the non-expensive shipping of a large number of plates (for example, solar assemblies) in a modular and / or partially assembled state.

One or more aspects refer to the way in which the mirrors are formed in a parabolic shape, are held in a position and assembled. The spacing between the mirror wing assemblies is maintained to mitigate the effect of wind forces on the collector during periods of high winds (eg, storms). The assemblies of the mirror wing are mounted to a structure in such a way that some flexibility is allowed, so that the unit moves slightly in response to wind forces. However, the unit retains the rigidity to maintain the focus of sunlight on the receivers. According to some aspects, the assemblies of the mirror wing can be adjusted as a sprue design. In addition, the placement of a polar assembly at or near the center of gravity allows movement of the collector for ease of service, storage or the like.

Another aspect of the present innovation provides a solar concentrator system with a heat regulation assembly, which regulates (for example, in real time) the heat dissipation thereof. Said solar concentrator system can include a modular distribution in photovoltaic cells (PV), where the heat regulation assembly can eliminate the heat generated from the areas of solar heat, to maintain the temperature gradient of the modular distribution of the PV cells within the predetermined levels. In one aspect, said heat regulation assembly may be in the form of a heat sink distribution, which includes a plurality of heat sinks that will be mounted on the surface at a rear of the modular distribution of the photovoltaic cells, wherein each heat sink may further include a plurality of fins that extend substantially perpendicular to the rear. The fins can be expanded in a surface area of the heat sink, to increase contact with the cooling medium (e.g., air, cooling fluid, such as water) that is used to dissipate heat from the fins and / or photovoltaic cells. Therefore, the heat of the photovoltaic cells can be conducted through the heat sink and into a surrounding cooling medium. further, the heat sinks can have a substantially small form factor relative to the photovoltaic cell, to allow efficient distribution through the rear of the modular distribution of the photovoltaic cells. In one aspect, the heat of the photovoltaic cells can be conducted through thermal conduction paths (eg, metal layers) to the heat sinks to mitigate the direct physical or thermal conduit of the heat sinks to the photovoltaic cells.

Said distribution provides a scalable solution for an adequate operation of the PV modular distribution.

In a related aspect, heat sinks can be placed in a variety of flat or three-dimensional distributions such as to monitor, regulate and in general manage the heat flow outside the photovoltaic cells. In addition, each heat sink can additionally employ thermoelectric structures that may have a spiral, twisted, corkscrew, labyrinth, or other structural shape with a more dense pattern lines distribution in one part and a line distribution of relatively less dense pattern, in other parts. For example, a part of said structures can be formed of a material that provides a relatively high isotropic conductivity and another part can be formed of a material that provides high level thermal conductivity in another direction. Accordingly, each thermo-electric structure of the heat regulating assembly provides a heat conduction path that can dissipate heat from the heat points and within the various layers of heat conduction, or associated heat sink, of the device of heat regulation.

Another aspect of the present innovation provides a heat regulation device with a base or support plate, which can be maintained in direct contact with a region of heat points of the modular photovoltaic distribution. The base plate may include a heat promotion section and a main base plate section. The heat promotion section facilitates the transfer of heat between the modular photovoltaic distribution and the heat regulation device. The section of the main base plate may also include thermo-structures embedded in the interior. This allows the heat generated from the photovoltaic cell to be diffused or dispersed initially, through the entire section of the main base plate, and subsequently into the dispersion assembly of the thermo-structure, where said dispersion assembly can be connected. to the heat sinks.

According to a further aspect, the assembly of the thermo-structures can be connected to form a network with its operation controlled by a controller. In response to the gathered data of the system (for example, sensors, the assembly of the thermoelectric structure, and the like), the controller determines the amount and speed at which the cooling medium will be released for interaction with the thermal structure ( for example, to bring the heat outside the photovoltaic cells), so that the heat points are eliminated and a more uniform temperature gradient is achieved in the modular distribution of the photovoltaic cells). For example, based on the units collected, a microprocessor regulates the operation of a valve to maintain the temperature within a predetermined range (for example, water acting as a cooler supplied from a tank to flow through the photovoltaic cells). In addition, the system can incorporate various sensors to evaluate the proper operation (for example, system health) and to diagnose problems for rapid maintenance. In one aspect, when the heat regulation device and / or the photovoltaic cells are released, the cooler can enter a Venturi tube, where the pressure sensors allow a measurement of the flow range thereof. This also enables the verification of 2 points, the adjustment of the flow range, the amount of cooler, blockages for the flow and the like through a microprocessor of the control system.

In a related aspect, the solar concentrator system may also include solar thermal-where the heat regulation assembly of the present innovation may also be implemented as part of a hybrid system that produces both electric and thermal energy, to facilitate the optimization of the energy output. In other words, the thermal energy accumulated in the medium used to cool the PV cells during the cooling process thereof can subsequently be used as a preheated medium or for thermal generation (for example, supplied to customers - such as thermal loads). ). He The controller of the present innovation can also actively manage (for example, in real time) the negotiation between thermal energy and PV efficiency, where a valve control network can regulate the flow of the cooling medium through each concentrator solar. The heat regulating assembly may be in the form of a network of conduits, such as pipes for channeling a cooling medium (eg, pressurized and / or low free flowing) along a grid of solar concentrators. The control component can regulate (e.g., automatically) the operation of the valves based on the sensor data (e.g., measurement of temperature, pressure, flow range, fluid velocity and the like throughout the system). ).

In addition, the present innovation provides a system (s) and method (s) for assembling and utilizing mass-produced, low-cost parabolic reflectors in a solar concentrator for energy conversion. Parabolic reflectors can be assembled, starting with a flat reflective material that is bent in a parabolic or through another form by a set of support ribs that are fixed in a support beam. The parabolic reflectors are mounted on a support structure in various panels or formations to form a parabolic solar concentrator. Each parabolic reflector focuses light in a line segment pattern. The light beam pattern focused on a receiver through a Parabolic solar concentrator can be optimized to achieve a previously determined performance. The receiver adheres to the support structure, opposite the parabolic reflector arrays, and includes a photovoltaic module (PV) and a heat collecting element or component. To increase or retain a desired performance of the parabolic solar concentrator, the PV module can be configured, through an appropriate distribution of PV cells that are monolithic, for example, and exhibit a preferential orientation, to conveniently exploit a pattern optimization of light beam regardless of irregularities in the pattern.

To achieve the foregoing and related purposes, illustrative aspects thereof are described in the present invention in relation to the following description and the attached drawings. However, these aspects indicate some of the different ways in which the principles of innovation can be used and the present innovation is designed to include all of these aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features of the innovation, can be appreciated from the detailed description of the innovation that is found later when considered together with the drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 illustrates an example block diagram of a system that facilitates the generation of tests, evaluation and Diagnosis of solar collector performance according to one aspect of innovation.

Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary alternative block diagram of a system that facilitates the generation of tests, evaluation and diagnosis of solar collector performance in accordance with one aspect of the innovation.

Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary flow chart of procedures that facilitate testing, evaluation and diagnosis of solar collector performance according to one aspect of the innovation.

Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a computer that operates to execute the described architecture.

Figure 5 illustrates a representative configuration of an energy collector aligned with an energy source in accordance with an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 6 illustrates the change in position of the sun with respect to the earth, according to one aspect of the present specification.

Figure 7 illustrates the variation of a declination angle of the sun with respect to the land, during the year, according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 8 illustrates a solar array according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 9 illustrates a solar array according to one aspect of the present specification.

Figure 10 illustrates, a representative system in which the solar array can be incorporated in accordance with an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 11 illustrates an assembly for connecting and aligning a polar assembly of a solar array according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 12 illustrates an assembly for facilitating the inclination of a solar array according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 13 illustrates a prior art system showing the center of gravity displaced from a formation with respect to a support according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 14 illustrates a solar array in a secure position according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 15 illustrates a solar array in a position for security, maintenance, installation, etc., in accordance with an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 16 illustrates a representative methodology for building, assembling and placing a solar array according to one aspect of the present specification.

Figure 17 illustrates a representative methodology for placing a solar array in a secure position according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 18 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary system that facilitates tracking and placement of a device in direct sunlight.

Figure 19 illustrates a block diagram of an example system that facilitates tracking of the position of the sun.

Figure 20 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary system that facilitates tracking of the sun and proper placement of the solar cells.

Figure 21 illustrates a block diagram of an example system that facilitates the remote placement of solar cells based on the tracking of the solar position.

Figure 22 illustrates an exemplary system that facilitates optimal alignment of solar cells based on a position of direct sunlight.

Figure 23 illustrates an example flow chart to determine the polarization of the light source.

Figure 24 illustrates an exemplary flow chart to determine if a light source is direct sunlight.

Figure 25 illustrates an exemplary flow chart for placing solar cells to optically receive direct sunlight.

Figure 26 illustrates a representative configuration of an energy collector aligned with a power source according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 27 illustrates a representative system for comparing the location of a desired energy collector against a real location in accordance with an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 28 illustrates a representative system for aligning an energy collector with respect to gravity according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 29 illustrates a representative system for aligning a severity determining entity according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 30 illustrates a representative system for comparing the location of a desired energy collector against a real location with a detailed procurement component in accordance with an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 31 illustrates a representative system for comparing the location of a desired energy collector against a real location with a detailed evaluation component according to an aspect of the present specification.

Figure 32 illustrates a representative energy collection evaluation methodology in accordance with one aspect of the present specification.

Figure 33 illustrates a representative methodology for carrying out gravity-based analysis with respect to energy harvesting in accordance with one aspect of the present specification.

Figure 34 illustrates an assembly of solar wings, which is simplified compared to conventional solar collector assemblies, according to one aspect.

Figure 35 illustrates another view of the solar wing assembly of Figure 34, according to one aspect.

Figure 36 illustrates an exemplary schematic representation of a part of a solar wing assembly with a mirror in a partially unsafe position, according to one aspect.

Figure 37 illustrates an exemplary schematic representation of a part of a solar wing assembly, with a mirror in a secure position, according to one aspect.

Figure 38 illustrates another exemplary schematic representation of a part of a solar wing assembly according to one aspect.

Figure 39 illustrates a skeleton structure of a solar collector assembly according to the aspects described.

Figure 40 illustrates a schematic representation of an assembly of solar wings and a bracket that can be used to adhere the solar wing assembly to the skeleton structure, in accordance with one aspect.

Figure 41 illustrates a schematic representation of an exemplary focusing length representing a distribution of solar wing assemblies to the skeleton structure in accordance with one aspect.

Figure 42 illustrates a schematic representation of a solar collection assembly using four arrays comprising a plurality of solar wing assemblies, according to one aspect.

Figure 43 illustrates a simplified polar assembly that can be used with the described aspects.

Figure 44 illustrates an exemplary motor gear distribution that can be used to control the rotation of a solar collector assembly, according to one aspect.

Figure 45 illustrates another exemplary motor gear distribution that can be used for rotation control, according to one aspect.

Figure 46 illustrates a polar assembly pole that can be used with the aspects described.

Figure 47 illustrates another example of a polar assembly pole that can be used with the various aspects.

Figure 48 illustrates a view of a first end of a polar assembly pole.

Figure 49 illustrates a fully assembled solar collector assembly in an operation condition, according to one aspect.

Figure 50 illustrates a schematic representation of a solar collector assembly in an inclined position, according to one aspect.

Figure 51 illustrates a schematic representation of a solar collector assembly rotated in an orientation that is substantially different from an operation condition, according to one aspect.

Figure 52 illustrates a solar collector assembly rotated and lowered in accordance with the various aspects presented herein.

Figure 53 illustrates a schematic representation of a solar collector assembly in a lowered position, according to one aspect.

Figure 54 illustrates a schematic representation of a solar collector assembly in a lower position, which may be a storage position, according to one aspect.

Figure 55 illustrates another solar collection assembly that can be used with the aspects described.

Figure 56 illustrates an exemplary receiver that can be used with the described aspects.

Figure 57 illustrates an alternative view of a sample receiver illustrated in Figure 56, according to one aspect.

Fig. 58 illustrates a method for mass production solar collectors according to one or more aspects.

Fig. 59 illustrates a method for choosing a solar collector assembly, according to one aspect.

Figure 60 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a cross sectional view of the device heat regulation that dissipates heat from a modular distribution of photovoltaic (PV) cells, according to one aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 61 illustrates a schematic perspective of an assembly layout of the PV cell modular distribution, in the form of a PV grid, according to one aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 62 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a heat regulation system according to a further aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 63 illustrates an exemplary temperature grid pattern for monitoring a PV grid assembly, in accordance with one aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 64 is a representative table of temperature amplitudes taken in the various grid blocks according to a further aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 65 illustrates a schematic diagram of a system that controls the temperature of the photovoltaic grid assembly, according to a particular aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 66 illustrates a related methodology for dissipating heat from PV cells, in accordance with one aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 67 illustrates an additional heat dissipation methodology of a PV grid assembly, according to with an aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 68 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a system employing fluid as the cooling medium according to one aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 69 illustrates an exemplary solar grid distribution employing a heat regulating assembly according to a further aspect of the present innovation.

Figure 70 illustrates a related methodology for the operation of the heat regulation assembly according to one aspect of the present innovation.

Figures 71A and 71B illustrate, respectively, a diagram of an example parabolic solar concentrator, and a focused light beam according to aspects described in the present application.

Figure 72 illustrates an exemplary constituent reflector, in the present invention called solar wing assembly, according to aspects described herein.

Figures 73A and 73B illustrate positions of addition of the constituent solar reflectors to a main support beam in a solar concentrator, according to aspects described herein.

Figures 74A-74B illustrate, respectively, an exemplary simple receiver configuration and exemplary dual receiver distribution in accordance with aspects described herein.

Figure 75 illustrates a "loop tie" distortion of a collected light beam focused on a receiver according to aspects described herein.

Figure 76 is a diagram of typical light distortions that can be corrected prior to deployment of a solar concentrator (s), or that can be adjusted during scheduled maintenance assignments in accordance with aspects described in this specification.

Figure 77 illustrates a diagram of a focused, adjusted light beam pattern according to an aspect described herein.

Figure 78 is a diagram of a receiver in a solar collector for energy conversion according to aspects described herein.

Figures 79A-79B illustrate diagrams of a receiver according to aspects described herein.

Figure 80 is a rendition of a light beam pattern focused on a receiver according to aspects described herein.

Figures 81A-81B show an example embodiment of PV modules according to aspects described herein.

Figure 82 shows a mode of a channeled heat collector that can be mechanically coupled to a PV module to extract heat from it in accordance with aspects of the present innovation.

Figures 83A to 83C, illustrate example scenarios for illuminating active PV elements through solar light collection, through the parabolic solar concentrator according to aspects described herein.

Figure 84 is a trace of a computer simulation of the light beam distribution of a parabolic concentrator according to aspects described in the present specification.

Figures 85A to 85C illustrate examples of configurations of PV cell groupings according to aspects described herein.

Figures 86A to 86B illustrate two example grouping configurations of PV cells that allow the passive correction of changes of the focused ray light pattern according to aspects described herein. Figure 86C shows an example configuration for the collection of electric current produced according to aspects described herein.

Figure 87 is a block diagram of an exemplary tracking system that allows adjustment of the position (s) of a solar collector or reflector panel (s) thereof to maximize a solar collector performance metric. according to aspects described here.

Figures 88A to 88B represent fired views of a mode of the sunlight receiver that explodes a wide collector according to aspects described herein.

Figure 89 shows an alternative embodiment p additional example of a solar light receiver that exploits a wide collector according to aspects described here.

Figure 90 illustrates a beam-ray simulation of the incidence of light on the surface of a PV module, which results from multiple reflections on the inner surface of a reflection guide in a wide collector receiver.

Figure 91 presents a simulated image of light collected in a PV module in a wide collector receiver with a reflection guide adhered to it.

Figure 92 shows a flow chart of an example method for using parabolic reflectors that concentrate light for energy conversion according to aspects described herein.

Figure 93 is a flow diagram of an example method for adjusting a position of a solar concentrator to achieve a predetermined performance according to aspects described herein.

Detailed description of the invention The innovation is described below with reference to the drawings, wherein similar reference numbers are used to refer to similar elements throughout the description. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are established in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present innovation. It may be evident, however, that innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in the form of a block diagram, in order to facilitate the description of the innovation.

As used in the present application, the terms "component", "system", "module", "interface", "platform", "layer", "node", "selector", are projected to refer to an entity related to computer, be it hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or running software. For example, a component can be, but is not limited to, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable, an execution string with a program and / or a computer. By way of illustration, both an application running on a server and the server can be a component. One or more components may reside within a process and / or execution chain, and a component may be located on a computer and / or distributed between two or more computers. Also, these components can be executed from various computer readable media having various data structures stored therein. Components can communicate through local and / or remote processes, such as according to a signal that has one or more data packets (for example, data from a component that interacts with another component of a local system, distributed system and / or through a network such as the Internet with other systems through the signal). As another example, a component can be an apparatus with specific functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electrical or electronic circuits, which are operated through a software, or a firmware application executed through a processor, wherein the processor can be internal or external to the device, and executes at least a part of the software or firmware application. As another example, a component may be an apparatus that provides specific functionality through electronic components without mechanical parts, the electronic components may include a processor thereon to execute software or firmware that confers at least in part the functionality of the components electronic As a further example, the interface (s) can include input / output components, (I / O), as well as an associated processor, application or components of Inferida de Programación de Aplicacion (API).

In addition, the term "or" is projected to mean a "or" inclusive instead of "or" exclusive. That is, unless otherwise specified or clarified in the context, "X" employs A or B "is projected to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations.This is, if X employs A; X employs B; X uses both A and B, so "X" uses A or B "is satisfied under any of the above cases In addition, the articles" a "and" one, one "as used in the present specification and in the accompanying drawings, shall be constructed in a general manner to mean" one or more " unless otherwise specified or made clear from the context, which is directed to a singular form.

As used in the present invention, the term "inferred" or "inference" refers generally to the process of reasoning with respect to, or inferring, states of the system, environment and / or user from a set of observations such as They capture through events and / or data. The inference can be used to identify a specific context or action, or it can generate a probability distribution in the states for example. The inference can be probabilistic-that is, the computation of a probability distribution in the states of interest based on a consideration of data and events. Inference can also refer to techniques used to compose higher level events of a set of events and / or data. Said inference, results in the construction of new events or actions of a set of observed events and / or stored event data, if the events are correlated or not in close temporal proximity, and if the events and data come from one or several events of one or various sources of events and data.

Much of the cost of capital required to produce energy solar, is in the silicon of photovoltaic cells (PV) or photocells. However, now that adequate photovoltaic cells are available which can operate in 1000 soles, this cost can be reduced by concentrating sunlight in a relatively small area of silicone. To do this successfully, the reflection material (for example, mirror) must perform very well.

In most applications, this requirement is even more demanding since the concentrator is most often assembled in the field. Therefore, the present innovation describes methods and devices (components) that can allow a rapid assessment of the quality of the concentrator optics and also provide diagnostics in the case of unacceptable performance. In addition, innovation allows the tuner to be tuned to achieve optimal or acceptable performance standards.

Referring initially to the drawings, Figure 1 illustrates a system 100 employing a solar concentrator test system 102. In operation, the test system 12 has the ability to evaluate or assess the performance of the solar concentrator, or a portion of the same, as illustrated. It will be understood that the test system can be used to evaluate a simple reflector (eg, parabolic reflector) as well as reflectors in the form of a sprue (eg, parabolic capacity distributed around the PV cells).

Generally, in some aspects the test system 102 emits modulated light in a reflector, and employs receivers to measure and evaluate the reflected light. This received modulated light can be compared against standards and other threshold values (eg, comparison standards, programs) in order to establish whether performance is acceptable, or alternatively, if tuning or other modification is required. The characteristics, functions and benefits of the test system 102, will be better understood at the moment of the revision of figure 2 that is found later on.

Referring now to Figure 2, an alternative block diagram of a solar concentrator test system 102 is shown. Generally, the test system 102 may include a laser emission component 202, receiver components 204, 206 and a component of processor 208. Together, these subcomponents (202-208) facilitate the evaluation of solar concentrators.

The laser emission component 202 has the ability to discharge modulated laser radiation near the position where the PV cells can be located. For example, in the case of a real parabolic reflector, this position can be in the focus of the parabola. In the case of a reflector trough, the position may be in (or close to) the centerline focus of the concentrator. In other words, when multiple reflectors are distributed in a sprue in a parabolic shape, the position can be in or near the focus of the central line of the collective parabola. It will be understood that, although a laser emission component 202 is provided, other aspects may employ other suitable light sources (not shown). These alternative aspects will be included within the scope of the present description and claims appended thereto.

As illustrated, two receivers 204, 206 can be distributed, for example at different plate (or reflector) distances. In the examples, the receivers can temporarily adhere to the pedestals of two other dishes in a solar array formation. Both of the receivers 204, 206, as well as the dish itself, can be communicatively coupled to a processor component 208. In one example, the processor component 208 can be a portable or notebook computer, with the ability to process data and signals received. In other examples, the processor component 208 may be a smartphone, a handheld computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or the like.

The processor component 208 can command the pan for scanning, to thereby collect the data associated with the modulated radiation emitted. Similarly, receivers (204, 206) can collect associated data with the modulated radiation emitted. Subsequently, the processor component 208 can accumulate two surfaces of signal strength in two distances from the platter. These signal strengths can be compared with standard profiles (or programmed in another way), through which the quality of the concentrator collection optics can be determined.

Figure 3 illustrates a methodology for testing solar concentrators according to one aspect of the present innovation. Although, for purposes of simplicity of explanation, the one or more methodologies shown here, for example, in the form of a flow chart, are shown and described as a series of actions, it will be understood and it will be appreciated that the present innovation does not it is limited by the order of the actions, since according to the present innovation, some actions may occur in a different order and / or concurrently with other actions to those shown here and described. For example, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that a methodology can be represented alternatively as a series of interrelated states or events, such as in a state diagram. In addition, not all illustrated actions may be required to implement a methodology in accordance with the present innovation.

As described above, innovation employs only simple and compact laser emitters (for example 202 of FIG. 2) and detectors (for example, receivers 204, 206 of FIG. 2), which can be easily located at known positions. Movement through the plate itself can be achieved by using its declination and ascension axis motors, to scan the plate back and forth to allow a pattern to accumulate in a computer (eg processor 208 of FIG. 2). The use of modulated laser light (e.g., the laser emission component 202 of Figure 2) may allow exclusion of environmental sources of light to influence the test results. Also, it will be understood that the modulation allows a sensitive detection of low light levels. In addition, the tests are essentially automatic and do not require highly trained personnel.

If light is detected where the system should not occur (100 of figures 1 and 2) in the diagnostic mode, it can automatically cause the plate to move to the position where this light is detected. When placed in the detector (eg, receiver 204, 206 of Figure 2), the operator can visually appreciate where the light comes from, indicating the part of the structure that needs adjustment. As an alternative, automatic diagnostics can be carried out in order to make an adjustment or tuning.

Referring now to the methodology of Figure 3, at 302, the modulated laser radiation is emitted in a concentrator. The present innovation provides for the installation of a means or device that emits modulated laser radiation near the position where the photovoltaic cells will normally be located. In one example, for a real parabolic reflector, this may be in the focus of the parabola. In an alternative concentrate distribution, for example, where the concentrator is actually a collection of sprue reflectors distributed parabolically around the photovoltaic cells, the laser can be placed at or near the center of the focus line of the concentrator.

Modulated reflected light can be received in two positions or fired distances from a reflector surface at 304, 406. Here, two optimized receivers can be distributed to receive the modulated light at two distances from the dish. For example, these receptors can be adhered (for example, temporarily adhered) to the pedestals of two other dishes in a solar dish formation. Although the aspects described herein employ two receivers (for example 204, 206 of Figure 2), it will be understood that other alternative aspects may employ one or more receivers without departing from the scope of the present disclosure and the appended claims. Also, although the aspect describes positions of the receivers (204, 206 of Fig. 2) in fired distances, it will be understood that all or a subset of the receivers can be placed at equal distances. These alternative aspects will be included within the scope of the present description and the appended claims.

It will be understood that the receivers and the dish itself may be in communication with another device, for example, a processor such as a laptop. This processor device can command the dish (or concentrators) to be scanned at 308, while at 310, the receivers report the strength of the signal, which they receive from the laser. This allows the laptop to accumulate two surfaces of signal strength in two distances from the plate. These signal strength surfaces can be compared with standard profiles in 312, and the quality of the concentrator collection optics can be judged or determined in 314.

As described above, this information may be additionally used to diagnose and / or adjust the concentrator, as desired or appropriate. Although these acts are not illustrated in Figure 3, it will be understood that these features, functions and benefits are included within the scope of the present innovation and the claims appended thereto.

Referring now to Figure 4, a block diagram of a computer that operates to execute the described architecture. In order to provide an additional context of various aspects of the present innovation, Figure 4 and the following description are intended to provide a brief overview of an appropriate computing environment 400, in which the various aspects of innovation can be implemented. . Although the innovation has been described above within the general context of executable computer instructions that can run on one or more computers, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present innovation can also be implemented in combination with other modules of the program and / or as a combination of hardware and software.

In general, the modules of the program include routines, programs, components, data structures, etc., that carry out particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods of the present invention can be practiced with other configurations of the computer system, including single or multiprocessor processor computing systems, minicomputers, central processor computers, as well as personal computers, portable, electronic, programmable or microprocessor-based consumer electronics and the like, each of which may be operatively coupled to one or more associated devices.

The illustrated aspects of the present innovation can also be practiced in distributed computing environments, where certain tasks are carried out through remote processing devices, which are linked through a communication network. In a distributed computing environment, the program modules can be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

A computer usually includes a variety of computer-readable media. The computer-readable medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by the computer, and includes both volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, the computer-readable medium may comprise computer storage media and media. The computer storage medium includes both volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules and other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory and other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile discs (DVD) or other storage of optical disc, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices or any other means that can be used to store the desired information, and which can be accessed through a computer.

The communication means usually represents computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules and other data in a modulated data signal such as a conveyor wave or other transport mechanism, and includes any means of information delivery. The term "modulated data signal" means a signal having one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a way as to encode information in the signal. By way of example and not limitation, the communication means includes wired means such as a wired network or a direct-wired connection, and wireless means such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless means. The combinations of any of the above, must also be included within the scope of the computer readable medium.

Referring again to Figure 4, the example environment 400 for implementing various aspects of the present innovation includes a computer 402, the computer 402 includes a processing unit 404, a memory of system 406 and a system bus 408. System bus 408, couples system components including, but not limited to, system memory 406 to processing unit 404. Processing unit 404 can be any of the various commercially available processors. Dual microprocessors and other multi-processor architectures can also be employed as the processing unit 404.

The system bus 408 can be any of the various types of bus structure that can be interconnected in addition to a memory bus (with or without a memory controller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety of commercially available bus architectures. The system memory 406 includes read only memory (ROM) 410 and random access memory (RAM) 412. A basic input / output system (BIOS in a non-volatile memory 410 such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, is stored in where BIOS contains the basic routines to help transfer information between elements within the computer 402, such as during boot.The RAM 412 may also include a high-speed RAM, such as a static RAM to change data.

The computer 402 also includes an internal hard disk drive (HDD) 414 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), wherein the internal hard disk drive 414 can also be configured for external use in a suitable chassis (not shown), a magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 416, (for example, to be read from, or written to a removable diskette 418) and an optical disk unit 420, (e.g. , reading a CD-ROM disc 422, or for reading from, or writing to another high-capacity optical medium, such as DVD). The hard disk drive 414, the magnetic disk unit 416 and the optical disk unit 420 can be connected to the system bus 408, through a hard disk drive interface 424, a magnetic disk unit interface 426 and an optical disc unit interface 428, respectively. Interface 424, for external disk drive implementations, includes at least one or both of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 interface technologies. Other external disk drive connection technologies are within contemplation of the present innovation.

Disk drives and their associated computer-readable media provide non-volatile data storage, data structures, executable computer instructions, etc. For computer 402, the disk drives and the media accommodate the storage of any data in a suitable digital format. Although the description of the previous computer readable medium refers to an HDD, a removable magnetic diskette, and a removable optical medium, such as a CD or DVD, the experts in the It should be appreciated by the art that other types of media that are readable by a computer, such as zip disk drives, magnetic tapes, flash memory cards, cartridges and the like, can also be used in the exemplary operating environment. that any of said means may contain executable computer instructions to carry out the methods of the present innovation.

A number of program modules can be stored in the disk drives and RAM 412, including an operation system 430, one or more application programs 432, other modules of the program 434 and data of the program 436. All or parts of the system operation, applications, modules and / or data, can be cached in RAM 412. It will be appreciated that the present innovation can be implemented with various operating systems or combinations of commercially available operating systems.

A user can enter commands and information on the computer 402, through one or more wired / wireless input devices, for example, a keyboard 438 and a pointing device, such as a 440 mouse. Other input devices (not shown) ) may include a microphone, an IR remote control, a control lever, a game block, a stylus pen, a contact screen or the like. Often these and other input devices are connected to the processing unit 404, a through an input device interface 442 which is coupled to the system bus 408, but which can be connected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 1394 serial port, a game port, a USB port, a IR interface, etc.

A monitor 444 or other type of display device is also connected to the system bus 408 through an interface, such as a video adapter 446. In addition to the monitor 444, a computer usually includes other peripheral output devices (not shown) , such as speakers, printers, etc.

The computer 402 may operate in a networked environment using logical connections through wired and / or wireless communications to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer (s) 448. The remote computer (s) 448 may be a station of work, a server computer, a router, a personal computer, a laptop, a microprocessor-based entertainment cabinet, a pear device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described in relation to the computer 402, although, for purposes of In brief, only one memory and / or storage device 450 is illustrated. The illustrated logical connections include wired / wireless connectivity to a local area network (LAN) 452 and / or larger networks, for example, a wide area network (WAN) 454. These LAN and WAN environments are common in offices and companies, and facilitate enterprise-level computing networks, such as intranets, which can all be connected to a global communication network. for example the Internet.

When used in a LAN generation environment, the computer 402 is connected to the local network 452 through an interface or wired and / or wireless communication network adapter 456. The adapter 456 can facilitate wired or wireless communication. wireless to LAN 452, which may also include a wireless access point placed on it, to communicate with the 456 wireless adapter.

When used in a WAN generation environment, computer 402 may include a modem 458, or connect to a communications server on WAN 454 or have other means to establish communications on WAN 454, such as through the Internet . The modem 458, which can be an internal or external device and wired or wireless, is connected to the system bus 408 through the serial port interface 442. In a networked environment, the illustrated program modules relating to the computer 402, or parts thereof, can be stored in the remote storage / memory device 450. It will be appreciated that the network connections shown are exemplary, and that they can be use other means to establish a communication link between computers.

The computer 402 operates to communicate with any wireless devices or entities operatively placed in wireless communication, for example, a printer, a scanner, a desktop and / or laptop computer, a portable data assistant, a communications satellite, any piece of equipment or location associated with a detectable label wirelessly (for example, a kiosk, newsstand, bathroom), and telephone. This includes at least Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ™ wireless technologies. Therefore, the communication can be a predefined structure as with a conventional network, or simply an hoc communication between at least two devices.

Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity, allows connection to the Internet from a sofa in the home, the bed of a hotel room, or a conference room at work, without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology similar to that used in a cell phone, which allows devices such as, for example, computers, to send and receive internal and external data; anywhere within the range of a base station. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies called IEEE 802.11 (a, b, g, etc.) to provide secure, reliable and fast wireless connectivity. You can also use a Wi-Fi network to connect computers between Yes, to the Internet, and to wired recles (using IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet). Wi-Fi networks operate in unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands in a data range of 11 Mbps (802.11a) or 54 Mbps (802.11b), for example, or with products that contain both bands (dual band) ) so networks can provide real-world performance similar to basic 10BaseT wired Ethernet networks, used in many offices.

To improve the efficiency of a solar formation and its ability to capture the sun's rays and convert the energy contained in the solar energy rays to electrical energy, it is important to have the solar formation aligned optimally towards the sun. In the case where the solar formation is comprised of photovoltaic elements, the photovoltaic elements must be aligned optimally, for example, perpendicular, to operate at their peak efficiency. Similarly, when incorporated into a solar concentrator system, the array may comprise a mirror (s), which reflects and focuses the solar radiation for collection through the solar collector.

Turning now to the figures, figure 5 illustrates a solar energy collection system 500, comprising an array 502 aligned to reflect the sun's rays in the central collection apparatus 504. To facilitate the implementation of the energy of the sun's rays, the formation 502 can be rotated in several planes to correctly align the formation 502 with respect to the direction of the sun, reflecting the solar rays in the collector 504. The array 502 can comprise a plurality of mirrors, which can be used to concentrate and focus the solar radiation in the collector 504, where the collector can comprise photovoltaic cells that facilitate the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The array 502 and the collector 504 may be supported on a polar mounting support arm 506. In addition, the mirrors have been distributed so that an aperture 508 separates the formation of mirrors 502 into two groups. A motorized gear assembly 510 connects the formation 502 and the manifold 504 to a polar mounting support arm 506. The polar mounting support arm 506 is aligned to the surface of the earth, so that it is aligned parallel with the inclination of the axis of rotation of the earth, as described above. The motorized gear assembly 510, allows the formation 502, and the manifold 504, to be rotated about the horizontal axis 512, the horizontal axis is also known as the ascension axis. The formation 502 and the collector 504 are additionally connected to the polar support 506 through an actuator 514. The actuator 514 facilitates the formation 502, and the collector 504 so that they are rotated about the vertical axis 516, the axis vertical is also known as the declination axis.

The efficiency of the solar formation can be improved by allowing the solar formation to be aligned to the sun to increase the amount of solar rays that are being collected by the formation. In the course of the year, the position of the sun relative to the position of a solar formation, where the solar formation is in a fixed location on the earth, varies both on the horizontal axis (ascension), and on the vertical axis 512 ( decline) 516. During the day, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the movement of the sun through the sky is known as the ascension, and the position / angle of the solar formation 502 relative to the position of the sun , it needs to be such, that the solar formation 502 is aligned to the position of the sun. In addition, throughout the year the sun also changes its position relative to the equator of the earth. As shown in Figure 6, the tilt of the axis of the earth 602 in relation to the orbital path of the earth 604 around the sun is approximately 23.45 degrees. During the term of a rotation of the earth 608 around the sun 606, which takes about a year to complete, the position of the sun 606 relative to the equator of the earth varies approximately ± 23.45 degrees. Figure 7, refers to the variation in the trajectory of the sun in relation to the equator of the earth, throughout the year; being the sun in its highest position relative to the equator in June 702, and in its lowest position relative to the equator in December 704. To correctly cast a formation, so that it is aligned with the sun on the vertical axis, means must be provided to allow the solar formation to pass rapidly through an angle of approximately 47 degrees ((23.45 degrees above the horizon) + (23.45 degrees below the horizon)), the angle declination. Referring again to Figure 5, the opening 508 in the collection panels allows the formation 502 to be inclined through the declination required by the actuator 514, without the formation 502 being obstructed by the support arm of the polar assembly 506 The opening 508 in the panels also allows the formation to be rotated about the ascension axis 512, which runs parallel to the direction of the support arm of the polar assembly 506, without the panels comprising the formation 502 being obstructed by the support arm of polar assembly 506.

In the case where the solar radiation is being focused on a central collector through a mirror formation, the efficiency of the collector can be maximized, ensuring that the reflected sunlight falls evenly through the components that form the central collector. For example, the central collector may be comprised of a group of photovoltaic cells. In some configurations, photovoltaic cells may be sensitive to variations in sunlight intensity, through the group of photovoltaic cells, it can be beneficial to ensure that each photovoltaic cell receives the same amount of solar radiation; the use of a polar assembly and positioning apparatus, as referred to in the subject matter described, can be used to ensure that this is the case.

Although, throughout the description of matter matter, the focus has been on collecting sun rays and reflecting them to a central collector that facilitates the conversion of the energy contained in the sun's rays into electrical energy, this It is used for purposes of illustration and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims. The subject matter claimed may be used to facilitate the collection of energy from a plurality of energy sources that involve energy radiation, such as energy sources that include X-rays, lasers, alpha rays, beta rays, gamma rays, all sources of energy. electromagnetic radiation that can be found in the electromagnetic spectrum.

It will be appreciated that although the example system 500, as shown in Figure 5, comprises a mirror formation used to focus sunlight on a central collector, the present description is not limited, and can be used to provide the placement of a variety of collection devices. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the system 800, in one embodiment, a polar assembly 802 comprising a polar mounting support arm and means for providing alignment around the ascension and declination angles of the support arm, can be used to locate a formation of solar cells / photovoltaic devices 804, where polar assembly is used to maintain the formation in alignment with sun rays 806. Such as referenced in Figure 9, system 900, in another embodiment, polar assembly 802 can support a formation of mirrors 902 that are used to reflect sunlight 904 to a remote collection device 906.

Turning now to Figure 10, the system 1000 is related to a more detailed system for solar energy collection, in which the subject matter claimed can be incorporated. A solar array 1002 is aligned relative to the sun through the use of a declination positioning device 1004, and an ascension positioning device 1006, the operation of the positioning devices 1004 and 1006, to align the collector is such as described above. The positioning devices 1004 and 1006, are controlled by a positioning controller 1008, which provides instructions to the positioning devices, 1004 and 1006, with respect to their respective positions, and also receives feedback from the positioning devices to allow the positioning controller 1008 determines advance instructions and the location of the formation 1002. An input component 1010 can also be incorporated to facilitate interaction with the positioning controller 1008, and subsequently control the position of the formation 1002 through a user or mechanical / electronic means. The input component 1010 may represent a number of devices that can facilitate the transfer of data, instructions, feedback and the like between the position controller 1008 and a user, remote computer or the like. Such input component devices 1010, may include a global positioning system that can provide latitude and longitude measurements to allow training 1002 to be placed and controlled based on the location of training 1002. Additionally, input device 1010 may be a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the user to enter instructions and commands that will be used to control the position of the 1002 formation, for example, an engineer enters commands during the installation process to test the operation of the positioning devices 1004 and 1006. The GUI it can also be used to relieve position measurements, operating conditions or the like, from the positioning controller 1008 which describes the current position and operation of the formation 1002. For example, during the installation an engineer can review the position of the feedback shown. in the GUI, and compare it with anticipated values. The positioning controller 1008 also it can be operated remotely from the location of the 1002 formation through the use of remote networks, such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), the internet, etc., where the networks They can be connected either wired to component 1010 or wirelessly.

A database or storage component 1012 can also be associated with system 1000. The database can be used to store information that will be used to assist in the position control of training 1002, for example positioning controller 1008. , so that the information can include longitudinal information, latitudinal information, date and time information, etc. The positioning controller 1008 may include means, for example, a processor, for processing data, algorithms, commands, etc., wherein, for example, said processing may be in response to commands received from a user through the input component. 1010. The positioning controller 608 may also have programs and algorithms running thereon to facilitate the automatic position control of the formation 1002, wherein the programs and algorithms may use data retrieved from the database 1012, with said data including longitudinal information, latitudinal information, date and time information, etc.

You can also include an intelligence component artificial (Al) in system 1014, to carry out at least one determination or at least one inference according to at least one aspect described herein. The artificial intelligence component (Al) 1014 can be used to assist positioning controller 1008 in positioning training 1002. For example, component Al 1014 may be monitoring whether the information is being received in positioning controller 1008 through from Internet 1010. Component Al 1014 may determine that local weather conditions are potentially reaching a worrying point with respect to the safe operation of training 1002, and training 1002 needs to be closed until such weather has passed. The Al 1014 component can use one of numerous methodologies to learn from the data, and then extract inferences and / or make determinations related to the dynamic storage of information through multiple storage units (eg Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) and models). of related prototypical dependence, more general probabilistic graphical models, such as Bayesian networks, for example, created by structure search using a Bayesian model qualification or approximation, linear classifiers, such as support vector machines (SVMs), non-linear classifiers such as methods referred to as "neural network" methodologies, fuzzy logic methodologies and other methods that carry out data fusion, etc.), in accordance with the implementation of various automatic aspects described herein. In addition, the Al 1014 component may also include methods for capturing logical relationships, such as theorem testers or expert systems based on more heuristic rules. The component Al 1014 can be represented as a component that can be connected externally, in some cases designed by a triggered part (third).

The system 1000 may further include a power output component 1016 that can be used to convert the solar energy collected in the formation 1002 into electrical energy. The energy produced by the output component 1016 can be fed into the electric grid 618, as well as into an energy return 1020. However, the return of energy 1020 facilitates the use of an energy generated by the system 1000 that will be used for energize the system 1000. For example, part of the energy generated by the output component 1016 can be fed back into the system 1000 to provide power for the various components comprising the system 1000, such as energizing the positioning devices 1004 and 1006, the positioning controller 1008, the component Al 1014, the input component (s) 1010, etc. However, although such a self-contained system can be considered a worthy goal for aspects of failure-security, etc., it can also be provide means for allowing the system 1000 and its components to draw power from the electric grid 1018. For example, when operating in a closed-loop mode there may be insufficient energy produced by the formation to meet the power operation requirements of the system 1000, and the energy can be extracted from the electric grid 1018 to compensate for the energy deficiency.

Referring to Figure 11, the system 1100 is related to an assembly, which can be used to connect a solar array (eg, such as a solar array 502 of Figure 5) to a pole mount support arm ( for example, such as the polar mounting support arm 506 of Figure 5). The system 1100 can also be used to rotate the formation about the central axis of the pole mounting support arm, which provides positioning of the formation ascent. The system 1100 comprises a connector 1102, which can be used to connect the polar mounting support arm to the assembly 1100, the solar formation is connected to the assembly 1100 by adhering to the support brackets 1104. A motor 1106 in combination with a gear 1108, facilitates the rotation of the formation around the pole mounting support arm where the assembly remains fixed on the connector 1102 and the support brackets 1104, and the adhered formation rotates around the pole mounting support arm.

Turning now to FIG. 12, the system 1200 illustrates an apparatus for tilting a solar array 502 through a declination axis relative to a polar mount support arm 506. The system 1200 comprises the positioning device 514, for example. example, an actuator, which is connected to a positioning assembly 1100. The positioning assembly 1100, as described above, facilitates the rotation of the solar array 502 about the ascension axis of the pole mounting support arm 506. The positioning device 514 can tilt the array 502 to the required angle of decline, with respect to the position of the sun in the sky, since the positioning device 514 moves relative to the positioning assembly 1100, the support 1202 to which the positioning device 514 is connected, it also moves causing the formation 502 to tilt through a range of declination angles. As the positioning assembly 1100 rotates to track the sun's ascension, the positioning device 514 can be used to ensure that the formation 102 remains at the declination angle to capture the sun's rays. The use of a positioning device 514, together with the polar assembly, allows the formation to be adjusted to the angle of declination required at the beginning of solar gathering, in opposite manner to having to continuously adjust the angle of inclination to Throughout the process of tracking the sun, reducing the energy consumption of the system, since the actuator will only be adjusted once a day in the opposite way to continuously. Although the actuator can adjust the declination angle of the formation once a day, the subject matter claimed is not limited in this way to the actuator that adjusts the declination, since it is required that the tracking of the sun be provided many times a day. .

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, although the actuator 514 and the motor 1106 are shown as two separate components, alternative embodiments may exist wherein the actuator 514 and the motor 116 are combined into a single assembly that provides the connection of a formation 502 to the polar mounting support arm 106, while facilitating the alteration of the position of the formation 502 with respect to the ascension and decline in relation to the position of the sun or a similar energy source from which energy is captured . In other embodiments of the subject matter, various combinations of motors and actuators can be used to provide the positioning of the collection formations and devices used to implement the radiation capture, etc., while facilitating the adjustment of the position of the formations. and devices in relation to the source of energy.

You can implement a variety of means to provide the ascension / declination positioning of the formation. The example means may include mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic, pneumatic and the like.

One modality of the present innovation is the use of CD brushless motors, which take advantage of low cost and low maintenance. In a further embodiment, CD-free brushless motors may be used, wherein the number of steps during the operation of a motor is counted to provide the highly accurate positioning of the array. For example, in a configuration it is known that there are 10 steps / 1 degree of rotation, the position of the formation is adjusted in approximately increments of 0.1 degrees to track the passage of the sun through the sky.

Returning to Figure 13, in conventional polar mounting system, for example as that used with photovoltaic arrays, the formation 1302 is supported off-axis relative to the support arm 1304. Depending on factors such as size and weight of the components comprising the formation 1302 and associated devices (not shown), the center of gravity is displaced relative to the support arm 1304, with the center of gravity being located anywhere along the dimension x. In such a system, the energy is wasted during the movement of the conformal training it tracks the sun, since the balance output resulting from the displaced center of gravity has to be compensated and exceeded.

With reference to Figure 5, in one embodiment of the present innovation, the opening 108 in the formation denies the formation 502 having to be compensated for the polar mounting support arm 506, with the formation 502 being adhered to the support arm polar mount 506 in the plane of the pole mounting bracket arm. Said distribution allows the formation 502 to be balanced around the axis of the polar mounting support arm 512. In comparison to the conventional polar mounting system (system 1300), the energy required to rotate the formation 502 around the ascension axis 512 is reduced , the reduced energy requirements can facilitate the use of smaller capacity motors in the assembly and positioning assembly, as described with reference to Figure 11, leading to reduced system costs.

If the training will be placed in a position for storage, safety or maintenance purposes, as described below, the engine can be graduated through the number of steps required to move the formation from its current position to its storage or safety position. . Also for this example, you can determine the number of steps required to move the training in one direction to clock hands from your current position to the storage position, along with the number of required steps in the counterclockwise direction, the two counts can be compared and the shortest address is used to place the training in the storage position.

In another modality, in response to the potential damage by weather conditions, for example, the passage of a hail, the formation can be placed in a safe position. It is possible to determine a record of the number of steps required to move the formation to the safe position, from the current position of the formation, before the command to move to the safe position that is being received. After the hail has passed the formation can be repositioned to resume the operation, where the repositioning is determined based on the last known position of the formation, plus the number of steps required to compensate the current position of the sun, for example, the last position of the formation before the hail + number of steps to move the formation to the current position of the sun. The current position of the sun can be determined through the use of latitude, longitude, date, time information associated with the formation and position of the same. The current position of the sun can also be determined through the use of sun position sensors, which can be used to determine the angle at which the Sunlight energy is stronger and the formation is positioned accordingly.

In addition, the opening 508 in the collection panels allows the panels to be placed to minimize the susceptibility of the mirrors, which form the formation, environmental damage such as high winds and hail impacts. As illustrated in Figure 14, the formation 502 can be rotated around the arm 506, to replace the formation in a "safe position". The ability to rotate the formation 502 around the ascension axis 516 and to tilt around the declination axis 512, allows the formation 502 to be positioned so that its alignment with any prevailing wind minimizes a navigation effect of the solar formation 502 in wind. Also, in the case of impacts by hail, snow, etc., the formation 502 can be positioned so that the mirrors are oriented downward with the rear of the structure of the formation being exposed to the impacts by hail, mitigating the damage to the mirrors.

Furthermore, in another embodiment of the subject matter claimed, the rotation of the formation 502 around the ascension axis 516 and the declination axis 512 may allow all the areas of the formation to be brought to an easy access by an operator. The operator can be an installation engineer who needs access to the various mirrors 502, collector 504, etc., during the installation process. For example, him Installation engineer may need to access central manifold 504 for alignment purposes. The operator can also be a maintenance engineer who requires access to 502 training to clean the mirrors, reposition a mirror, etc. Figure 14 illustrates an example embodiment of the polar mount support arm 506 located on a base support 1402. The base support 1402 may comprise various bases, support structure, foundation structure, mounting brackets, positioning motors and similar, as required to facilitate the support, location and placement of the pole mounting support arm 506 and the components of the formations, eg formation 502, manifold 504, etc. As illustrated in Figure 14, to facilitate access to the various components of the solar energy harvesting system 500, for example, the formation 502, the collector 504, etc., the pole mounting support arm 506 can be selectively disengaged (at least partially) from the base support 1402, allowing the solar energy harvesting system 500 to be tilted and lowered as necessary.

As described above, the polar mounting support arm 506 can also be selectively (at least partially) disengaged from a support structure (eg, base support 1002) to facilitate positioning of the energy harvesting system solar 500, as required, for example, a "safety position", maintenance, installation, alignment tuning, storage, etc. Figure 15 illustrates a schematic representation 1500 of a solar energy harvesting system 500 in a lowered position, which may be a position of safety, maintenance, installation, alignment tuning, storage and the like.

Figure 16 shows a 1600 methodology to build a solar formation and position the formation to track the sun. In 1602, solar formation is built where the formation comprises two flat sections of equal size. The formation can be constructed of mirrors to facilitate the reflection of the solar rays to a central collector, or in an alternative modality, the formation can comprise a formation of photovoltaic devices to absorb solar energy and provide the conversion of solar energy to electrical energy. The two formations are connected through a central support, with the formations placed on the support so that an opening is left between the formations, the opening having a known width according to the action 1604.

In 1604, a polar assembly is constructed in which the polar assembly is placed on the surface of the earth, so that it is aligned in parallel with the inclination of the earth's axis of rotation. Returning to action 1602, the opening left between the two formations, has a sufficient width to allow the formations to be located at the end of the polar assembly, so that the formations are placed in any part of the polar assembly.

In 1606, means are provided to allow the formation to be rotated about the polar assembly along the ascension angle. Said means may include a motor, actuator, or similar device, and the means may form part of the connector that connects the arrays for polar assembly. In 1608, means are provided to allow the formation to be inclined through a range of angles with respect to the polar assembly along the declination angle, wherein the range of angles includes the degree of angle required to maintain a formation in alignment with the sun, and its declination variation as well as a greater range of angles to allow the formation to be inclined for installation, maintenance, storage, etc. Said means may include a motor, actuator, or similar device. The means can be part of the connector that connects the formation to the polar assembly.

In 1610, information is provided to the system to allow the formation to track the sun as the sun passes through the sky. Such information may include length data, latitude data, time and date information, etc., based on the location of the training. Using the information provided in 1610, in 1612 the training is aligned with with respect to the sun to facilitate the generation of energy from solar energy. The formation aligns with the sun altering the angles of declination and ascension of the formation with respect to the sun. In one mode, you can alter the angle of ascent throughout the day, and at the same time adjust the declination angle once according to the height of the sun in the sky. In an alternative embodiment, the ascension and declination angles may be adjusted as required, for example, continuously, to maintain the formation in alignment with the sun.

In 1614, solar formation facilitates the collection of energy from the sun, either through photovoltaic, reflex or similar means.

Figure 17 is related to methodology 1700 to facilitate the placement of a solar formation in a safe position (for example, to avoid damage to training and associated components due to weather conditions), maintenance (for example, training needs to be inspected, cleaned, replaced, etc.), installation (for example, the training moves through a variety of positions to determine that any positioning devices are functioning correctly), or the like.

In 1702, the solar array is placed in the normal operating position to collect the sun's rays with the angles of ascension and declination of the formation with respect to the sun being adjusted throughout the day to maintain the formation in alignment with the sun; the training facilitates the collection of energy from solar rays, 1704.

In 1706, a determination was made as to whether the training will be placed in a safety position, for example, in response to the information that is being received that a weather system is moving in the area. If it is considered that the climate system does not impose a risk on the operation of the formation, method 1700 returns to 1702 and solar energy continues to be collected. If it is determined that the solar formation needs to be deactivated and placed in a safe position, for example, a hail storm is approaching which can damage the mirrors / photovoltaic elements, a command can be placed to place the formation in a safe position, 1308.

Although the formation is in the safe position, in 1710, a determination can be made as to whether the formation needs to be maintained in this position. If the determination is "Yes", for example the climate system still imposes a risk on the formation and collection components, the method proceeds to 1712, maintaining the formation in the safe position.

In 1714, an additional determination is made as to whether the formation can return to a position to restart the collection of solar energy. If the answer is "No", for example, the climatological system still imposes a risk on the components of the formation, the method returns 1712. If in 1714, it is determined that "Yes", it is safe to resume operations, then the method returns to 1702, and the formation becomes aligned with the sun to restart the collection of solar energy.

Returning to the action of 1710, if the determination to see if the current safe position is maintained is "No", for example, the climatological system no longer imposes a risk on training and collection components, the method returns to 1702, and The collection of solar energy resumes in the training.

Tracking the position of the sun by optimally analyzing sunlight is provided when direct sunlight can be substantially distinguished from other light sources, such as reflections of sunlight outside certain objects, lasers and / or the like. In particular, direct sunlight can be identified according to its non-polarization, collimated property, light frequency and / or the like. Once direct sunlight is detected, in one example, solar cells can automatically adjust to receive sunlight in an optimal alignment that allows a highly efficient implementation of maximum solar energy, while avoiding alignment with other sources. of weaker light. The solar cells can be adjusted in a individual, as part of a panel of cells, and / or similar, for example.

According to an example, solar panels can be equipped with components to differentiate and concentrate in sunlight. For example, one or more polarizers can be provided and positioned so that the light source can be evaluated to determine the polarization thereof. Since direct sunlight is substantially unpolarized, similar radiation levels measured through the polarizers can indicate a source of direct sunlight. In addition, spectral filters can be included to filter light that has merely a color spectrum substantially different from that of the sun, such as green lasers, red lasers and the like. In addition, ball lenses or quadrant cells may be provided, wherein the light source passes through the ball lens and over a quadrant cell; The size of a focal point in the quadrant cell can be used to determine the collimation of light. If the light is collimated beyond a threshold value, it can be determined as direct sunlight. In this case, the ball lens and the dial cell can additionally determine the optimum positioning of the cell, to receive a maximum amount of sunlight based at least in part on the position of the focal point in the quadrant cells. Therefore, the solar cells can be adjusted automatically to receive direct sunlight without confusion of disparate light sources.

Turning now to the figures, Figure 18 illustrates a system 1800 that facilitates tracking of sunlight to optimally align a device based on the position of sunlight. A sunlight tracking component 1802 is provided, to determine whether the received light is direct sunlight or light from another source, and can track direct sunlight based on the determination. In addition, a positioning component 1804 is provided that can align a device according to the position of the sunlight. In an example, the device can comprise one or more solar cells (or solar cell panels) that can be optimally aligned with respect to direct sunlight to receive a substantially maximum amount of light for conversion into electricity by photovoltaic technology, for example. According to an example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can track the sunlight and bring the positioning information to the positioning component 1804, so that the device can be positioned optimally (for example, the solar cells can moving in a desirable position to receive substantially optimal direct sunlight).

In one example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can evaluate a plurality of light sources to determine which source is direct sunlight. This may include receiving light through multiple angled polarizers so that polarized light can produce different results in each polarizer, while unpolarized light, such as direct sunlight, can produce substantially the same result in the polarizers. In addition, according to an example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can differentiate the light sources based on the wavelength, which can provide the exclusion of lasers or other distinguishable light sources in this aspect. In addition, the filter can provide attenuation at substantially all wavelengths so that when combined in an amplifier, sunlight can be detected based at least in part on the strength of the light source. In addition, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can determine a collimation property of the light source to determine if the light is direct sunlight. In addition, the solar light tracking component 1802 can evaluate the alignment of one or more devices, with respect to the axis of the light source therein, to determine a movement required to optimally align the device with certain direct sunlight, in An example.

Subsequently, positioning information can be carried to the positioning component 1804, which can control one or more axial positions of a device (for example, a solar cell or one or more cell panels). In this regard, upon receiving the location information of the sunlight tracking component 1802, the positioning component 1804 can move the device and / or an apparatus in which the device is mounted to align the axis of direct sunlight in an optimal position with respect to the device. The solar light tracking component 1802 can analyze direct sunlight on a stopwatch, or it can follow sunlight as it moves, constantly determining the optimal alignment with respect to the light axis. In addition, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can be configured as part of a solar cell or panel of cells (e.g., behind or inside one or more cells or fixed / mounted on the panel or associated apparatus). In this regard, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can be moved with the cells to evaluate the optimum position as the positioning component 1804 moves the cells and the sunlight tracking component 1802. In another example, the tracking component of sunlight 1802 can be in a location separate from that of the cells and can carry accurate positioning information to the positioning component 1804, which can properly position the cells.

Referring to Figure 19, an example system 1900 is deployed to track the position of the sun with respect to the deviation of an axis from one or more solar cells. related or substantially any device. A sun tracking component 1802 is described which can track the position of direct sunlight using a plurality of light analyzing components 1904, which can approximate a light source based at least in part on one or more related measurements with the light source. The sunlight tracking component 1802 can comprise the multiple light analysis components 1904, to provide redundancy, as well as to analyze a light source from disparate perspectives. In one example, as described, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can identify direct sunlight since various light sources are placed, and consequently, it provides information regarding the positioning of one or more solar cells to receive Direct sunlight on an optimal axis. Although the sunlight tracking component 1802 is shown as having 3 light analyzing components 1904, it will be appreciated that, in one example, more or less light analyzing components 1904 may be used. In addition, the component (s) of light analysis 1904 used, may comprise one or more of the components shown and described as part of the light analysis component 1904, or may share said components between the light analysis components 1904, in one example.

Each light analyzing component 1904 includes a polarizer 1906 that can polarize a light source received, at which point a radiation level received from polarizer 1906 can be measured. For each light analysis component 1904, polarizers 1906 can be configured at disparate angles. In an example having 3 light analyzing components 1904, and therefore 3 polarizers 1906, the polarizers can be configured substantially at angle offsets of 120 degrees. In this regard, the radiation measurements of each polarizer 1906, which receives light from the same source can be evaluated. When a light source is at least somewhat polarized, once it is received by the polarizers 1906, the radiation levels of the resulting beam may differ in each polarizer 1906, indicating some polarized light source. Conversely, when a light source is substantially unpolarized, the resultant radiation levels subsequent to passage through the polarizers angulated differently 1906 may be substantially similar. In this form, since direct sunlight is substantially non-polarized, it can be detected over polarized light sources, such as sunlight reflected off many surfaces including clouds and other light sources, for example. It will be appreciated that the radiation level can be measured once the light passes to lower layers of the light analyzing component 1904 through a processor (not shown) and / or the like to determine the levels and differences between them.

In addition, the light analysis components 1904 may include spectral filters 1908 for filtering light sources of substantially different or more focused wavelengths than direct sunlight. For example, spectral filters 1908 can pass light having wavelengths between about 560 nanometers (nm) to 600 nm. Therefore, most of the laser radiation (for example, green lasers 525 nm and red 635 nm commonly used) can be substantially rejected in the 1908 spectral filters, while most of the direct sunlight source can pass through. . This can avoid the violation with a collection of solar cells, as well as the closing with insurance to a source of weak and / or intermittent light. The light sources passing through the spectral filter 1908b can be received through a ball lens 1910 which can concentrate the light in quadrant cells 1912. A somewhat collimated light source, such as direct sunlight, can arrive to a focus behind the ball lens 1910 in the quadrant cells 1912 at a point less than a threshold value. Therefore, this may be another indication of direct sunlight according to the level of collimation measured by the size of the focused point where the diffuse light sources, indicated by a focused point greater than or more than a focused point, by example, it can be rejected. It will be appreciated that other types of curved lenses.

In addition, the quadrant cells 1912 may provide an indication of axial alignment of the light analyzing component 1904 (and therefore solar cells or substantially any device or apparatus associated with the sunlight tracking component 1802) with respect to the position of the point focused on the quadrant cells 1912 of the light passing through the ball lens 1910. For example, the angle at which the light shines on the light analyzing components 1904, can be determined as it passes through the lens. ball 1910 and comes to a point in quadrant cells 1912. The point in quadrant cells 1912 can indicate the angle and can be used to determine a direction and movement required to receive light at an optimum angle. In addition, an amplifier 1914 is provided in each light analyzing component 1904, to receive a photo-signal comprising the relevant information of the light, as described. In addition, light sources can be rejected based at least in part on their brightness. This can be achieved, for example, by using the spectral filter 1908 to provide significant attenuation, in substantially all wavelengths; this along with the gain of the 1914 amplifier, can be used to determine a brightness of the source. Light sources below a specific threshold value can be rejected. Also, you can measure a variation in time in the intensity of the light (for example, a modulation of the light source). It will be appreciated that direct sunlight is substantially unmodulated, and sources indicating some modulation can also be rejected in this regard.

As mentioned above, the inferred parameters and information can be taken to a processor (not shown) for processing and determination of the light source, if the solar cell, associated device or apparatus needs a repositioning according to the point in the cells quadrants 1912, and / or the like. The information can be brought to the processor by amplifier 1914, in one example. In this regard, direct sunlight can be differentiated from disparate light sources based on the above parameters procured by the light analysis component 1904, resulting in an optimal positioning of the solar cells to receive substantially the maximum solar energy .

Turning now to Figure 20, an exemplary system 2000 is shown to determine a position of the sun and tracking the position, to ensure optimal alignment of one or more solar cells. A sunlight tracking component 1802 is provided to determine a position of direct sunlight, while ignoring other light sources, as described, as well as a light component. positioning of solar cell 2002, which can position one or more cells or panels of solar cells to receive optimum direct sunlight, and a clock component 2004, which can provide a location of approximate sunlight based at least partly on the time of day and / or time of the year, for example. It will be appreciated that the solar light tracking component 1802 can be configured within one or more solar cells, fixed on or near the solar cells or representative panel, placed in a device that axially controls the position of the cell / panel and / or similar, for example.

According to an example, the solar cell positioning component 2002 can initially place a solar cell, a set of cells and / or an apparatus comprising one or more cells, in an approximate position of sunlight based at least partly on the clock component 2004. In this regard, the clock component 2004 can store information regarding sun positions at different times of the day throughout a month, season, year, collection of years and / or the like. This information can be obtained from a variety of sources including fixed or manually programmed within the clock component 2004, provided externally or remotely to the clock component 2004, inferred by the clock component 2004 from the previous readings of the tracking component of the sunlight 1802, and / or similar. In this regard, the clock component 2004 can approximate a position of sunlight at a given time point, and the solar cell positioning component 2002, can move the cell or cells according to said position.

Subsequently, the sunlight tracking component 1802 may be used to fine-tune the position of the cells, as described above. Specifically, once placed in approximate form, the 1802 sunlight tracking component can differentiate between the assumed direct sunlight and reflected sunlight from disparate objects, including clouds, buildings, other obstructions and / or similar. The sunlight tracking component 1802 can achieve this differentiation using the components and processing described above, including determining a polarization of the light source, inferring a property of collimation from the light source, measuring a brightness or strength of the source of light, differentiating a level of modulation (or non-modulation) of the source, filtering certain colors of wavelength and / or the like. In addition, the configuration of the ball lens and quadrant cell described above can be used to determine an axial movement required to secure a substantially direct axis of light to the cells. It will be appreciated that the clock component 2004 can be used to Initially set the positions of the cell. In another example, the cells may be inactive during the night hours, and the clock component 2004 may be used to place the cells at dawn. In addition, in the case of a significant obstruction, where there may be substantially no direct sunlight to detect the sunlight tracking component 1802, the clock component 2004 may be used to follow the anticipated path of the sun until the light solar, is available for detection by the solar light tracking component 1802, etc. In this example, when there is a disparity in the prediction in the clock component 2004 of the sun and the actual determination and measurement of the sunlight tracking component 1802, the disparity through the clock component 2004 can be taken into account, for ensure a more precise operation when you want to use it.

Turning now to Figure 21, an exemplary system 2100 is illustrated so that remote tracking and solar tracking devices receive the optimum amount of light. A sunlight tracking component 1802 is provided to determine a position of the sun based on the differentiation of the sunlight source from other light sources. In addition, a solar light information transmission component 2102 is provided to transmit information from the sunlight tracking component 1802 with respect to the precise position of the sunlight, as well as a solar cell positioning component 2002, which can be placed in one or more solar cells based at least in part on the information of the solar light information transmission component 2102 through the 2104 network.

In this example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can be located disparately of the solar cells; however, based at least in part on known locations of the sunlight tracking component 1802 and the cells, accurate information can be provided to place the cells located remotely. For example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can determine a substantially accurate position of the sun based on the distinction of direct sunlight from other light sources, as described above. In particular, light from different sources can be measured based at least in part on polarization, collimation, intensity, modulation and / or wavelength to narrow the sources under possible direct sunlight, as described. In addition, optimal alignment on the light axis can be determined for maximum light utilization, using ball lenses and quad cells. Once the precise locations are determined, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can carry the information to the sunlight information transmission component 2102.

Upon receipt of the precise alignment information, the solar light transmission and information component 2102 can send the information to the positioning component of solar cells 2002, located remotely, through the network 2104, to place it in shape. axial a set of solar cells to receive substantially the maximum direct sunlight. In particular, the solar cell positioning component 2002, can receive the precise alignment information, taking into account the difference in location between one or more solar cells / panels of the sunlight tracking component 1802, and optimally align the cells / panels to receive optimal sunlight for the conversion of photovoltaic energy. It will be appreciated that the difference in position between the sunlight tracking component 1802 and the cells may affect the relative position of the sun at each location. Therefore, the disparity can be calculated according to the difference in location (for example, the location determined using the global positioning system (GPS) and / or similar). In another example, the disparity can be measured at the time of installation of the solar cells and / or the solar light tracking component 102b and be a fixed calculation carried out at the time of receiving the precise information of the location of the sun.

Referring to Figure 22, an example system 2200 is shown to ensure a solar cell configuration in direct sunlight to facilitate the generation of optimal photovoltaic energy. In particular, an axially rotating apparatus 2202 is provided, which may comprise one or more solar cells or cell panels, as well as a solar light tracking component 1802, as described in the present invention. In one example, the axially rotating apparatus 2202 may be one of a similar apparatus field that wishes to receive direct sunlight. In this example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 may be attached to each rotating apparatus in axial form 2202, or there may be a solar light tracking component that operates a plurality of rotating apparatuses axially in the field (and may be separate or attached to a simple apparatus of plurality in this respect).

As shown, the rotary apparatus in axial form 2202, it can be positioned to receive an optimal axis of direct sunlight 2204. The sunlight tracking component 2202 can detect direct sunlight 2204 for this end, as described above, and a positioning component (not shown) can rotating the rotary apparatus in axial form 2202 according to a indicated position of the optimal axis of direct sunlight. As mentioned, the solar light tracking component 1802 can evaluate various light sources in proximity to direct sunlight, such as the 2206 reflection light and / or 2208 laser, to determine which source is sunlight direct 2204. As described, the axially rotating apparatus 2202 can move between the light sources, moving similarly to the sunlight tracking component 1802, allowing the sunlight tracking component 1802 to analyze the sources of light, determining what is direct sunlight 2204.

For example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can receive light from one of the reflection light sources 2206 shown, and determine whether it aligns the cells to optimally receive the reflection light 2206. However, the tracking component of sunlight 2206 can determine that the reflection light source 2206, in fact, is reflection light, as described, by evaluating the radiation levels at the time of polarization through a plurality of polarizers angled differently. The levels may differ at a level that indicates that the light is polarized and therefore is not direct sunlight; the solar light tracking component 1802 can instruct a positioning component to move the axially rotating apparatus 2202 to another light source for evaluation. In another example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 may receive laser light 2208, but may indicate that the laser light is not direct sunlight, since it can be substantially filtered through a spectral filter, as described. Therefore, the solar light tracking component 1802, can be instructed to move the rotary apparatus in axial form 2202 to another source of light.

In another example, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can receive light from the direct sunlight source 2204 and distinguish this light as direct sunlight. As described, this may occur by processing radiation levels for light at the time of polarization by the aforementioned polarizers, which may indicate similar radiation levels. Therefore, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can determine that the light source is substantially non-polarized, just like direct sunlight; if sunlight passes through the spectral filter, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can determine that the light 2204 is direct sunlight. Subsequently, as described, the sunlight tracking component 1802 can utilize a ball lens and quadrant cell configuration to determine a collimation of the light source, to ensure that it is direct sunlight. The sunlight tracking component 1802 can further determine the intensity of the light source using the spectrum filter to provide significant attenuation for substantially all wavelengths that can be measured with a gain from an amplifier receiving the fotoseñal. The resulting signal can be compared with a threshold value to determine a requirement intensity for sunlight.

In addition, the modulation of the photo-signal can be measured to determine the variation in time; where the light is substantially unmodulated, this may be another indication of direct sunlight. In addition, the ball lens and quadrant cell configuration can be used, as described, to optimally angle the axially rotating apparatus 2202 to align with the axis of direct sunlight 2204.

The aforementioned systems, architectures, and the like have been described with respect to the interaction between the various components. It should be appreciated that such systems and components may include the components or sub-components specified in the present invention, some of the specified components or sub-components and / or additional components. Subcomponents can also be implemented as coupled components in the form of communication 'to other components instead of being included within source components. Still further, one or more components and / or subcomponents can be combined into a single component to provide aggregate functionality. The communication between the systems, components and / or subcomponents, can be achieved according to either a push and / or extraction model. The components may also interact with one or more components not specifically described in the present invention for brevity purposes, although they are known to those skilled in the art. technique.

Furthermore, as will be appreciated, various parts of the systems and methods described may include or consist of artificial intelligence, machine learning or components, subcomponents, processes, means, methodologies or mechanisms (eg, machines and the support vector, neural networks, expert systems, Bayesian belief networks, fuzzy logic, data fusion engines, classifiers ...) based on knowledge or rules. These components, among other things, can automate certain mechanisms or processes carried out to be parts of systems and methods more adaptable, as well as efficient and intelligent, for example, inferring actions based on the context information. By way of example and limitation, said mechanism may be employed with respect to the generation of materialized views and the like.

By virtue of the example systems described above, the methodologies that can be implemented according to the subject or matter described will be better appreciated with reference to the flow diagrams of figures 23 to 25. Although for simplicity of explanation purposes, the methodologies are shown and described as a series of blocks, it will be understood and it will be appreciated that the subject or matter claimed is not limited by the order of the blocks, since some blocks may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other blocks to what is illustrated and described in the present invention.

In addition, not all illustrated blocks may be required to implement the methodologies described below.

Figure 23 shows a 2300 methodology to determine the polarization of a light source to partially infer whether the light is direct sunlight. It will be appreciated that additional measures, as described in the present invention, can be taken to decide the light source. In 2302, light is received from a source; the source may include sunlight (for example, direct or reflected from clouds, structures, etc.), lasers and / or similar concentrated sources. In 2304, light passes through polarized polarizers in a different way. As described, by varying the angle of the polarizers, the resulting light rays can be converted to the polarizers, where the original light is polarized. Therefore, in 2306, a radiation level can be measured after the polarization in each polarizer. The various measurements can be compared, and at 2308, the polarization of the original light from the source can be determined. As described, when the compared measurements differ beyond a threshold value, it can be determined that the original light was polarized; However, when there is not much difference between the measurements, the original light may not be polarized. Since direct sunlight is substantially unpolarized, this determination can indicate whether the original light is direct sunlight.

Figure 24 illustrates a 2400 methodology that further facilitates the determination of whether the light received from a source is direct sunlight. In 2402, light is received from the source. As described, the source may include direct or indirect sunlight, lasers and / or the like. Also at 2404, the polarization of the light can be determined as previously described. Subsequently, at 2406, the light can be passed through a wavelength filter that rejects parts of the light sources that are not within a specific wavelength. For example, the wavelength filter may be such that it rejects lights that are not in a range used by sunlight. Therefore, the filter can reject some laser lights (for example, red and green laser in one example) and pass only light that is within the range. In addition, the filter can provide significant attenuation at substantially all wavelengths. This can be taken together, with the gain of the resulting photo signal, to indicate an intensity of the light source that can be used additionally to determine if the source is direct sunlight. In 2408, it can be determined whether the light is direct sunlight; for example, this can be based at least in part, on whether the light passed through the filter, as well as the determined polarization. As described, when light is not polarized, there is a possibility that it is direct sunlight, since many sources of reflected sunlight (eg, deflected by clouds, structures, and the like) are polarized. In addition, the wavelength filter can provide additional assurance of direct sunlight if the light is substantially within the correct wavelength.

Figure 25 shows a 2500 methodology to achieve that the solar cells receive an optimally aligned axis of light to generate solar energy. In 2502, light is received from a source. As described, this light can come from many sources, and in 2504, it can be determined if the light is direct sunlight. In this regard, other light sources, such as reflected light, lasers, etc., may be rejected, as described in the present invention. For example, a variety of polarizers, filters and / or the like can be used to reject unwanted light sources. This may be based at least partly on the determination of a level of polarization of light, a collimation of light (for example, by measuring a size at a focal point in a quadrant cell of light passing through the cells). ball lenses) an intensity of light (for example, measured by the gain from an amplifier that receives light) a spectrum of light (for example, measured through a spectrum filter) a modulation of light, and / or the like, as described. In 2506, an optimal axis alignment is determined to receive direct sunlight. This can be determined, as described, by using a ball lens and quadrant cell configuration, for example, to focus a point of light on the quadrant cell. Light can shine on the ball lens, which reflects light as one or more points in the quadrant cell. The alignment can be adjusted based on the position of the point in the quadrant cell. In 2508, one or more solar cells can be placed in accordance with the axial alignment. Therefore, direct sunlight can be detected, and solar cells can be placed optimally on the axis of sunlight to receive maximum energy for photovoltaic conversion, in one example.

Referring now to Figure 26, a solar disk configuration of examples is described in two different states 2600 and 2602. One configuration may have a solar array 2604 that can be aligned with an energy source 106 (eg, the sun around it). of which the Earth rotates).

The solar dish 2604 can rest on a base 2608 (for example, it will be coupled to the base) that sits on the ground, where the base 2608 is normally constructed of metal, concrete, wood, and the like. To collect solar energy, the solar dish 104 may include a concentrator 2610 that It can work like a solar cell. The first state configuration 2600 may represent a place in time immediately after the construction of the solar dish 2604 with the base 2608. Conversely, the second state configuration 2602 may represent a place in time after construction, where the base 2608 sits, the ground settles, the 2600 configuration physically moves to a location that changes the 2600 configuration to the 2602 configuration, etc. Although the concentrator 2610 is shown as part of a solar dish 2604, it will be appreciated that various configurations can be practiced without the use of a solar dish 2604, such as an independent unit.

Various circumstances may arise, so that the configuration changes (for example, it changes in a form from the first state setting 2600 to the second state configuration 2602). For example, certain materials can settle over time (for example concrete) and therefore the solar dish 2604 (for example, a disk that includes a solar concentrator) no longer lights properly with the 2606 power source. example, the solar dish 2604 may include a concentrator 2610 coupled to the middle of the dish 2604. As can be seen in figure 26, originally the power source 2606 and the solar dish 2604 both are aligned in the center (e.g. configuration state 2600) which allows the 2610 concentrator to be completely within important energy limits 2612 of the power source 2606 (for example, being within the energy limits a maximum energy harvest is allowed). However, there is only a partial alignment with the solar array 2604 and the power source 2606 after the movement (eg, configuration state 2602) and the concentrator 2610 is no longer completely within the energy limits 2612 - therefore the concentrator 2610 may be in a less than optimal position to collect energy. If using a conventional encoder, the change in the configuration is not appreciated, therefore it will not operate as desired (for example, power source 2606 does not produce solar energy correctly in the concentrator).

An inclinometer used in accordance with the aspects described herein may be a solid state sensor, commonly based on silicone. You can suspend a dough with a small piece of silicone that connects the dough to a stable point (for example, a support structure). The dough can also include wings to improve functionality. The electrostatic force can move the mass so that it is in the center of an area. If an associated unit points toward an angle, then the mass can be pulled down. Voltage can be supplied, which finds forces to place the mass back in the center. A Measurement of the voltage used to place the mass back in the center of the area, can be analyzed to determine an angle with respect to gravity.

Accordingly, with the innovation described, the solar dish 2604 can be adjusted automatically based on the changes in the alignment and therefore the concentrator 2610 can be brought to the energy limits of 2612 in the 2602 configuration state. take a measurement of an angle of the solar dish 2604 and / or concentrator 2610 with respect to gravity, to determine the actual position and a calculation of a desired position can be made. If the actual position is not approximately equal to the desired position, the solar dish 2604, the base 2606, as well as other entities can be moved to correct the alignment. According to a modality, the configuration 2602 can eliminate the misalignments with the concentrator 2610, looking for a maximum current of at least one photovoltaic cell. The solar dish 2604 can be moved in a pattern that seeks maximum output. A relative position of this maximum, as compared to an output of the concentrator 2610, may allow a misalignment to be corrected. This correction can also be incorporated into an open circuit ecliptic calculation, used to point at the 2606 power source precisely even when it is hidden (for example, by clouds).

Referring now to Figure 27, a description is example system 2700 to determine whether a receiver (e.g., solar array 2604 of FIG. 26, a concentrator 2610 of FIG. 26, etc.) should be adjusted according to the change in position. In a conventional operation, as an energy source changes position with the receiver (for example, switching between the Earth's sun and a solar dish due to the rotation of the Earth around the sun), the receiver can move to the long to follow the source. However, there may be times that the source can not be physically traced, such as a foggy day or during the night (for example, anticipating when it will dawn). In these cases, anticipation can be used to determine where the receiver should be placed, such as the positioning of the receiver to be located, where dawn is anticipated.

To facilitate the operation, a desired receiver position can be calculated based on the time, date, longitude, latitude, etc. In addition, at least one inclinometer can be used to measure an angle of a receiver with respect to gravity. A procurement component 2702 may collect a position of a receiver with respect to severity, commonly observed by the inclinometer. The obtaining component 2702 can function to gather metadata belonging to a desired position of the receiver, as well as a real position.

The procurement component 2702 can transfer the data collected, such as the desired location information and severity to an evaluation component 2704. In addition, the obtaining component 2702 and / or the evaluation component 2704 can process the severity information to determine an actual receiver position. The evaluation component 2702 can compare the position of the receiver (eg, real position) against a desired position of a receiver in relation to a power source, the comparison is used to determine a form in which the receiver must be moved ( for example, how to move the receiver, when to move the receiver, where to move the receiver, if the receiver should not be moved, and the like). According to an alternative modality, unprocessed severity data (for example, representing the receiver's position) can be compared against an expected gravity force (for example, representing the desired position) by evaluation component 2704 The evaluation component 2704 can transfer a result to an entity, such as a motor, for example, a stepper motor, with the ability to move the receiver from a real position to a desired position.

In addition, the evaluation component 2704 can update the operation of the receiver and related units, so that the desired result is attempted automatically. For example, the solar panel with the concentrator it can be physically moved to approximately one mile, and therefore the predetermined positioning calculations may not be accurate. With gravity measurement (eg receiver angle against gravity), it can be determined that the actual position of the receiver should be moved. With this new knowledge, a readjustment can arise so that the receiver moves according to the compensation (for example, follow a trajectory after it moves opposite to before the movement).

Therefore, there may be a procurement component 2702 that collect metadata from a position with respect to the severity of a concentrator (for example, an entity with the ability to collect energy) with the energy harvesting capacity of a celestial energy source (for example, sun). According to one modality, the metadata is collected from an inclinometer. In addition, an evaluation component 2704 can be used to compare the position of the concentrator against a desired position of the concentrator in relation to the source of celestial energy, the comparison is used to determine a way in which to make an alteration to increase the effectiveness ( for example, maximize the effectiveness) of the concentrator. For example, an alteration may be to move the solar dish 2604 of FIG. 26.

Referring now to Figure 28, a description is Example system 2800 to help the positioning of a receiver in relation to a power source. A procurement component 2702 may collect a position of a receiver with respect to severity (e.g., collecting position information). A computation component 2802 can calculate the desired position of the power source (e.g., a location of the power source that allows improved or maximum coverage towards a solar concentrator). According to one modality, the desired position is calculated by factoring the date, time, length of the receiver, and latitude of the receiver. An internal clock can measure the time and date, as well as transfer the time and date of an auxiliary entity (for example, a satellite) and you can obtain latitude and / or longitude information from a global positioning system. In addition, an evaluation component 304 can determine an actual position of the receiver through the measurement of a gravity angle in the receiver. The output of the computation component 2802 and / or the evaluation component 2804 can be collected by the procurement component 2702 and used by an evaluation component 2704. The evaluation component 2804 can function as a means to calculate the location of the evaluation component 2804. a collector through the analysis of metadata that relate to the severity exerted on the collector. In addition, the computation component 2802 can operate as a means to computerize the desired location From the collector, the calculation is based on the date, time, length of the receiver, and latitude of the collector. In addition, the obtaining component 2702 can be implemented as a means to obtain the metadata that relate to the severity exerted on the collector from a means for measurement.

The evaluation component 2704 can compare the position of the receiver against a desired position of the receiver in relation to a power source, the comparison is used to determine a way in which the receiver should be moved. However, it is possible that more efficient shapes and / or shapes that are more accurate can be used to adjust the receiver. For example, if the power source can be traced optically, then it may be more beneficial not to use the system 2800. The evaluation component 2704 can function as a means to compare the calculated location of the collector against the desired location of the collector. Accordingly, a location component 306 can conclude if the location of an energy source can be determined (eg, in optical form), where the evaluation component 204 operates in a negative conclusion. Artificial intelligence techniques can be used to weigh the benefits of different forms to determine where the receiver should be located.

A completion component 2808 can decide whether the receiver should move as a result of the comparison. According to one modality, the completion component 2808 can consider multiple factors in addition to a result of the evaluation component 2704. In one aspect, the completion component 2808 can generate a cost-utility analysis based at least in part on techniques Al and multiple factors considered to evaluate the viability of the receiver's movement. As an example, there may be a very slight discrepancy between a real position and a desired position when energy is consumed, for example, the cost, to move the receiver could exceed what is anticipated to be obtained as gain from a movement, utility . As another example, when the concentration is operated under adverse operating conditions such as weather conditions, for example, strong sustained winds, hazy atmosphere, the cost of the energy consumed to move the concentrator, may exceed the benefit of the operation in one position desired. Therefore, the completion component 2808 can determine that the movement should not take place even if there is a difference in position. Furthermore, even if there is a difference between the actual and desired positions, if it is not estimated that there will be a certain energy loss in a concentrator, then the completion component 2808 can determine that a movement is not suitable. The completion component 2808 can operate as a means to conclude whether the collector should be moved based on a result of the operation.

The system 2800 can use a movement component 2810 (e.g., a motor, an entity that operates a motor, etc.) to energize the movement of the receiver. Since the different 2810 movement components can operate differently, a specific direction adjustment can be generated as to how the receiver should be moved. A production component 2812 can generate an address adjustment, the address setting will instruct how the receiver should be moved. The production component 2812 can transfer the adjustment of the addresses to the movement component 2810. The production component 2812 can operate as a means to produce an address set, the address set will instruct how the collector should move and is implemented by an entity of displacement of the collector.

It is possible that the direction adjustment is not implemented as anticipated. For example, due to wear and tear over time, parts of an engine can alter functionality and not perform as expected. A feedback component 2814 can determine whether the address adjustment resulted in the desired at the time when the address adjustment is being implemented by the movement component 2810. In one aspect, the feedback component 2814 can exploit, and include , one or more Nclinometers to determine if a collector or receiver has been moved as indicated by the address setting. For example, if after the steering adjustment has implemented a collector angle with respect to the gravitational field, this is not an objective angle, then the feedback component 2814 can determine that the result is not as projected. Accordingly, through the use of one or more inclinometers, the feedback component 2814 can diagnose, at least in part, the integrity of a movement operation, which can be carried out through the movement component 2810. As a As an example of the integrity of the movement operation, the feedback component 2814 can determine that a preferred position was achieved, such as a maintenance position without production. If the address setting results in the desired (for example, the movement of the receiver to the desired location), then a confidence categorization can be increased, which is related to the operation of the production component 2812. However, if the feedback component 2814 determines that the desired result has not been achieved, then an adaptation component 2816 can modify the operation of the production component 2812 with respect to the determination made which relates to the address setting (e.g., modify and test the computer code use to generate the address setting). It will be appreciated that the feedback component 2814 and / or the adaptation component 2816 can alter the operation of other components of the system 2800 or be described in the present specification in a similar manner to improve the operation. The feedback component 2814 may operate as a means to determine whether the address setting results in the desired at the time when the address adjustment is being implemented by the collector shift entity. The adaptation component 2816 may function as a means for modifying the operation of the production means, with respect to the elaborate determination concerning the address adjustment.

Referring now to Figure 29, an example system 2900 is described for adjusting entities that measure the severity information in relation to a receiver. A obtaining component 2702 can collect a position of a receiver with respect to gravity, commonly produced by an inclinometer. An evaluation component 2704 can compare the position of the receiver against a desired position of the receiver in relation to a power source, the comparison can be used to determine a way in which the receiver should move if a real position and a desired position do not They are substantially the same.

It is possible that at least one inclinometer may be wrong aligned, so that an accurate result does not occur. A determination component 2902 can identify a misalignment or compensation of an entity that measures the position of the receiver with respect to gravity. The identification can take place through the processing of the user's input (for example, from a technician), through artificial intelligence techniques, etc. The determination component 2902 can operate as a means to identify a misalignment or a compensation of the means for measuring the position of the collector with respect to gravity. A correction component 2904 can automatically determine a way in which to adjust misalignment or compensation, and make an appropriate correction. The correction component 2904 can be implemented as a means for correcting a misalignment or a compensation of the means for measuring the position of the collector with respect to gravity.

Referring now to Figure 30, an exemplary system 3000 for positioning a solar receiver with a detailed obtaining component 2702 is described. The obtaining component 2702 can collect a position of a receiver with respect to gravity. To facilitate the operation, the obtaining component 2702 can use a communication component 3002 to couple with the entities (e.g., the computation component 2802 of Figure 28) to transfer information, such as sending a request for information, receive information from an auxiliary source, etc. The operation can take place wirelessly, in a wired way, using security technology (for example, encryption), etc. The transfer of information can be active (for example, query / response) or passive (for example, monitoring public communication signals). In addition, the communication component 3002 can use various protection features, such as carrying out a virus scan on the collected data and blocking information that is positive for a virus. The communication component 3002 can operate as a means for transferring the instruction setting to the collector shift entity, the collector displacement entity implements the instruction adjustment.

A search component 3004 can be used to locate information sources. For example, system 3000 can be connected to a solar array previously manufactured with the concentrator. The search component 3004 can identify the location of an inclinometer and perform the calibration. In addition, the search component 3004 can be used to identify external information sources. In an illustrative case, if a configuration does not include an internal clock, then the search component 3004 may identify a time source and the procurement component 2702 may collect the information from the time source.

Although the obtaining component 2702 can collect a wide variety of information, too much information can have a negative impact, such as the consumption of valuable resources of the system. Accordingly, a filter component 3006 can analyze the information obtained and determine what information must pass to an evaluation component 2704, which can determine whether a receiver should be moved. In one case, filter component 3006 can determine the recentness of a severity reading. If there is little or no change from a previous reading, then the information can be deleted and not transferred. According to one embodiment, a filter component 3006 can verify the information and / or add information. For example, if a first time is produced by three sources and a second time is produced by a source, the second time can be discounted and a record representing the time of the three sources can be transferred. 3008 different pieces of information can be maintained in the storage, such as collected metadata, instructions of the operating components (eg communication component 3002), location of the source, the components themselves, etc. The storage 3008 can be adjusted in a number of different configurations, including a random access memory, a memory supported by batteries, a hard disk, magnetic tape, etc. HE they can implement various features in storage 2708, such as a compression and automatic support (e.g., the use of a Redundant Formation of Independent Disk Units configuration). In addition, storage 3008 can operate as a memory that can be operatively coupled to a processor (not shown) and can be implemented as a different memory form, to a form of operation memory.

Referring now to Figure 31, an example system 3100 for positioning a solar receiver with a detailed evaluation component 2704 is described. A procurement component 2702 can collect a position of a receiver with respect to gravity. An evaluation component 2704 can compare the position of the receiver against a desired position of the receiver in relation to a power source, the comparison is used to determine a way in which the receiver should be moved.

An artificial intelligence component 3102 can be used to carry out at least one determination or at least one inference according to at least one aspect described herein. For example, artificial intelligence techniques can be used to estimate an amount of energy that can be gained from the movement of a concentrator. As described above, an intelligence component Artificial 3102 can use one of several methodologies to learn from the data, and then outline inferences and / or perform autonomous determinations related to the dynamic storage of information across multiple storage units (eg Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) and models). related proteotypic dependence, more general probabilistic graphical models, such as Bayesian networks, for example, created by structure search using a Bayesian model qualification or approximation, linear classifiers, such as support vector machines (SVMs), non-linear classifiers, such as methods referred to as "neural network" methodologies, fuzzy logic methodologies and other methods that carry out the data fusion, etc.), in accordance with the implementation of various automatic aspects described herein. In addition, artificial intelligence component 3102 can also include methods to capture logical relationships such as theorems testers or expert systems based on more heuristic rules. The artificial intelligence component 3102 can be represented as a component that can be connected externally, in some cases designated by a disparate (third) party.

A management component 3104 can regulate the operation of evaluation component 2704, as well as other components described here. For example, there may be relatively long periods of time when the sun can not be detected. However, it may be premature for the 3100 system to operate as soon as the sun can not be detected, as circumstances may change and multiple movements may occur (for example, while energy is being wasted). Accordingly, the administration component 3104 can determine an adequate time for the procurement component 2702 to collect information, to perform the comparison, to generate an address adjustment for movement etc. Once it is determined that it is reasonable for the operation to take place, appropriate instructions can be produced and prompted.

A compensation component 3106 can take into account the external reasons for a result and make an adequate compensation. For example, during the night repairs can be made to a configuration with a collector that is expected to be complete at dawn. Although there may be a discrepancy between a desired value and an actual value, since there is likely to be an external correction, it may be a waste that operates the system 3100. Accordingly, the compensation component 3106 can determine that the operation should not occur.

A division component 3108 can determine that information is converted in an appropriate manner to ensure precise operation. Since the information that belongs to the real value or the desired value can be collected from different places, it is possible that the information is in different formats. For example, information on the severity of the desired location can be represented in feet per second, although the actual location severity information can be represented in meters per second. The revision component 3108 can determine a suitable format and ensure that a correct conversion occurs automatically.

Referring now to Figure 32, an example methodology 3200 for managing an energy collector is described. A current location of an energy collector can be calculated in event 3202, commonly based on the severity exerted on the collector. Various metadata that relate to the collector can be obtained in action 3204. Action 3204 can represent the collection of date information, time information, collector length information, and latitude information of the collector. Based on at least a portion of the metadata obtained, there may be an action 3206 that may include computing an expected collector location, and the calculation is based on the date, time, collector length and latitude of the collector.

A comparison can be made between the calculated location of the collector against an expected collector location in action 3208. Commonly, the calculated position it is based on the severity that is exerted on the collector. A revision 3210 can conclude if the collector must move based on a comparison result. According to one modality, any difference between the calculated location and the expected location can result in a suggested movement. However, other configurations may be practiced, so that slight tolerances are allowed.

If revision 3210 concludes that the movement is not adequate, then the 3200 methodology can return to the computation of a desired location. A circuit can be formed to maintain the revision, until a movement is adequate; however, there may be procedures to terminate the 3200 methodology at the time of this conclusion. If the conclusion is positive that movement is adequate, then an instruction adjustment may occur, as to how to move the collector to approach the desired location in event 3212. Verification with respect to the adjustment may take place. of instruction and in action 3214 the instruction setting can be transferred to a motion entity, wherein the motion entity associated with the collector implements the instruction setting.

Referring now to Figure 33, an example methodology 3300 for determining movement related to an energy collector is described. In event 3302, a measure of gravity can be taken in a collector. By For example, an inclinometer can measure a net gravity force along two axes. A pair of inclinometers can be firmly attached to a solar dish, in such a way that an angle can be measured at which the dish is pointed with respect to gravity.

These data serve as feedback to a microprocessor that compares the actual value against a desired value in action 3304. The desired value can be computed from the latitude and longitude of a facility and / or time and date, which establishes the address to which You must point to the concentrator. This desired value can be expressed as an address relative to the gravity vector.

It is possible that the alignment of the concentrator should not only be the factor taken into account when determining if a movement should occur. For example, in event 306, there may be an estimate of an amount of energy that is adequate to move the concentrator from a real position to a desired position. Different factors can be weighted (for example, energy loss from the concentrator that is not in the desired position identified through an estimate, estimated energy consumption, etc.) against others in action 3308 and a determination can be made as to whether the dish must move in event 3310; the weighting of the different factors may include implementing cost-utility analysis of the benefit of moving the concentrator versus the associated expense (s) with this, wherein the expense (s) may comprise energy consumption, cost to implement the maintenance configuration (e.g., a secure position of the concentrator), or the like. In an example scenario, when the concentration operates in adverse weather conditions, for example, sustained strong winds, cloudy atmosphere, the cost of energy consumed to move the concentrator may exceed the operating benefit in a desired position. If the plate should not move, then the 3300 methodology can return to measure the severity. However, if it is determined that the chuck must be moved, then the parameters of a motor can be evaluated in action 3312, and an adjustment of direction can be produced for the motor to move the chuck accordingly in event 3314.

For the purpose of simplifying the explanation, the methodologies that can be implemented according to the subject or matter described, were shown and described, as a series of blocks. However, it will be understood and it will be appreciated that the subject or matter claimed is not limited to the order of the blocks, since some blocks may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other blocks, as illustrated and described in the present invention. In addition, not all illustrated blocks will have to be required to implement the methodologies described below. In addition, it should be appreciated in additional that the methodologies described throughout this specification have the ability to be stored in an article of manufacture to facilitate the transportation and transfer of said methodologies to computers. The term, article of manufacture, as used, is intended to comprise a computer program accessible from any device, conveyor or computer-readable medium.

SOLAR COLLECTOR PRODUCIBLE IN MASS According to one aspect, a solar collector comprising at least four formations attached to a resistance support is described. Each formation may comprise at least one reflection surface. The solar collector also includes a polar assembly in which the resistance support and at least four formations can be tilted, rotated or lowered. The polar assembly can be placed at or near a center of gravity. In addition, the solar collector may include a pole mounting support arm operatively connected to a movable assembly and a fixed assembly. The pole mounting bracket arm can be removed from the movable assembly to lower the solar collector. The resistance support may comprise a collection apparatus comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells that are used to facilitate a transformation of solar energy into electrical energy. Each of the at least four formations comprises a plurality of solar wings formed in a parabolic shape, each solar wing comprising a plurality of supporting ribs. In addition, the solar collector may include a positioning device that rotates the at least four formations about a vertical axis.

According to another aspect, a solar wing assembly comprising a plurality of mirror support ribs operably linked to a formed beam and a mirror positioned in the plurality of mirror support ribs and secured to the shaped beam is provided. The pairs of the plurality of mirror support ribs can have the same size to form a parabolic shape. In addition, the solar wing assembly may comprise a plurality of mirror fasteners securing the mirror to the shaped beam.

Referring initially to Figure 34, a solar wing assembly 3400 is illustrated which is simplified as compared to conventional solar collector assemblies, in accordance with one aspect. The solar wing assembly 3400 uses a formed beam 3402, which may be rectangular, as illustrated. According to some aspects, the formed beam can have other geometric shapes (for example, square, oval, circular, triangular, etc). A plurality of formed mirror support ribs 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 are operatively attached to the formed beam 3402. The mirror support ribs 3404 a 3414, can be of any suitable material, such as plastic (e.g., injection molded plastic), formed metal, etc.

The mirror support ribs 3404 to 03414 can be operatively joined to the formed beam 3402 in various ways. For example, each mirror support rib 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 may include a fastening assembly, which may allow each mirror support rib 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 is fastened on the formed beam 3402. However, other techniques can be used to join the mirror support ribs to the formed beam 3402, such as sliding the mirror under the mirror support ribs, and securing the mirror at Place them with hooks or other securing components. According to some aspects, the formed beam 3402 and the mirror support ribs 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 can be constructed as a simple assembly.

The pairs of the mirror support ribs 3404 to 3414 may have a similar size in order to form (and hold) a mirror 3416 in a parabolic shape. The term "size" refers to the overall height of each mirror support rib 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 from formed beam 3402 to the mirror contact surface. In addition, the size or height of each pair of The mirror support ribs have a height different from that of other pairs (for example, the height of a medium support rib is shorter than the height of a support rib at either end of the formed beam).

The distance from the mirror 3416 to the beam formed 3402 may be different in various locations as a function of the overall height of each mirror support rib 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414. Each pair of mirror support ribs are separated and fixed in various positions a along the beam to achieve a desired parabolic shape. For example, a first pair comprises a mirror support rib 3408 and a mirror support rib 3410. A second pair comprises a mirror support rib 3406 and a mirror support rib 3412 and a third pair comprises a rib portion 3412. mirror support 3404 and a mirror support rib 3414. The first pair of support rib 3408 and 3410, has a first height, the second pair of mirror support rib 3406 and 3412 has a second height and the third pair of Mirror support rib 3404 and 3414 has a third height. In this example, the third height is higher than the second height, and the second height is higher than the first height. Therefore, a first pair (eg, mirror support ribs 3408 and 3410) holds the mirrors 3416 in a position that is closest to the beam formed 3402 that the position in which the second pair (e.g., mirror support ribs 3406 and 3412) holds the mirror, which is further away from the formed beam 3402, and so on.

According to some aspects, the mirror support ribs 3404 to 3414 can be placed on the formed beam 3402 at a first end, and can slide or move along the formed beam 3402 and be placed in its position. According to other aspects, the mirror support ribs 3404 to 3414 can be attached to the formed beam 3402 in other ways (eg, snapped in place, secured in place, etc.).

Figure 35 illustrates another view of the solar wing assembly of Figure 34, according to one aspect. As illustrated, the solar wing assembly 3400 includes a formed beam 3402 and a plurality of support ribs attached to the formed beam 3402. Six mirror support ribs 3404, 3406, 3408, 3410, 3412, and 3414 are illustrated. However, it should be understood that more or less support ribs can be used with the described aspects. Connected operatively to each support rib 3404 to 3414, there is a mirror 3416, which will be described in more detail below.

Figure 36 illustrates a schematic representation of example 3600 of a part of a solar wing assembly 3400 with a mirror 3416 in a partially unsafe position, according to one aspect. Figure 37 illustrates a schematic exemplary representation 3700 of a portion of a solar wing assembly 3400 with a mirror 3416 in a secure position, according to one aspect. For ease of explanation and understanding, figure 36 and figure 37 will be described together.

As illustrated, the part of the solar wing assembly 3400 includes a formed beam 3402. The mirror support rib 3404 and the mirror support rib 3406 (as well as other mirror support ribs) are operatively connected to the formed beam 3402. In addition, a mirror 3416 is operably connected to a mirror support rib 3404 and a mirror support rib 3406.

The mirror 3416, which comprises a reflective mirror material, can be supplied in a flat condition. In order to form the mirror 3416 in a parabolic shape, the mirror 3416 can be placed on the top of each mirror support rib 3404 and 3406 (and so on). A mirror holder 3602 can hold the mirror 3416 against the mirror support rib 3404 and the mirror holder 3604 can hold the mirror 3416 against the mirror support rib 3406. Only one mirror holder 3602, 3604, for each rib from mirror support 3404, 3406 is illustrated in figure 36 and figure 37. However, it should be understood that each mirror support rib can include two (or more) mirror fasteners. The mirror holder 3702 can be placed on the mirror 3416 in a first position 3706 (as illustrated in Figure 37). In order to secure the mirror 3416 against the mirror support rib 3404, the mirror holder 3602 is moved to a second position 3702 (as illustrated in Figure 37) and operatively engaged with the rib of the mirror. mirror bracket 3404. The mirror 3416 is operatively engaged with each mirror support rib 3404 through 3414 along the length of the formed beam 3402 in a similar manner (eg, as illustrated through the fastener of FIG. mirror 3604).

Mirror clips (for example, mirror bracket 3602) are illustrated as a donut shape with an opening in the central part (for example, female connector), allowing the mirror holder 3602 to engage with the located 3608 male connector on a first side 3610 of the mirror support rib 3404. A second mirror fastener (not shown) can be fitted with a male connector 3612, located on a second side 3614 of the mirror support rib 3404. It should be understood that although the female connector is associated with the mirror holder 3602 and a male connector 3608, 3612 is described with reference to the mirror support rib 3404, the aspects described are not limited thereto. For example, the mirror holder 3602 can be a male connector. According to some aspects, the mirror holder 3602 can be either a male connector or a female connector, or provided so that the mirror holder 3602 can operatively engage the mirror support rib 3404 (e.g. the mirror support rib 3404 provides the coupling connector).

It should be understood that the mirror holder 3602 is not limited to the illustrated and described design, since other fasteners can be used, provided that the mirror 3416 fits securely with each mirror support rib 3404 through 3414. mirror 3416 against each mirror support rib 3404 to 3414 can help allow mirror 3416 to not separate from mirror support ribs 3404 through 3414 during shipping, assembly or use of a manifold assembly utilizing one or more assemblies of solar wings. It should be understood that any fastener can be used to secure the mirror 3416 to the mirror support rib 3404 and the subjects shown and described are for exemplary purposes.

According to some aspects, the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 are configured so that there is no rotation of the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604. For example, a combination of nut and screw may be used, wherein the screws protrude into a mirror contact surface 3616, which runs the length of the mirror support rib 3404 from the connector 3608 to the connector 3612, for example. According to some aspects, the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 may include anti-rotation features, so that once in place, the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 do not move (except from the first position 3606 to the second position 3702). and vice versa).

According to some aspects, the size of each mirror fastener 3602, 3604 is a function of the thickness of the mirror 3416. Since the mirror 3416 is secured between the mirror support rib 3404 and the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 or mirror thicker 3416 may necessitate the use of smaller mirror fasteners 3602, 3604. Similarly, a thinner mirror 3416 may require the use of larger mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 to mitigate the opportunities for the mirror to slide to along the support ribs 3404 to 3414. According to some aspects, the size of the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 is a function of whether a mirror with a crack-resistant support is used, or whether a type of mirror is used. different mirror (for example, aluminum mirror).

The coupling of the mirror fasteners 3602, 3604 to the thickness of the mirror can additionally help the mirror 3416 does not fluctuate its position between support ribs 3404 to 3414 and mirror fasteners 3602, 3604. If mirror 3416 fluctuates (e.g., moves), it may lead to breakage of mirror 3416 during shipping, assembly in the field or while in use a solar collector assembly employing one or more 3400 solar wing assemblies (e.g., lowering the wings of the solar collector assembly, rotating the assembly, tilting the assembly, etc.) as will be described more detail later.

Referring again to Figure 34, a collection of solar wing assemblies 3400 may be used to form a mirror wing formation. For example, seven solar wing assemblies can be placed side by side, to form a mirror wing formation. Four similar mirror wing formations (each containing seven wing assemblies 3400, for example) can form a solar collector assembly. However, it should be understood that more or fewer solar wing assemblies 3400 can be used to form a mirror wing formation, and any number of mirror wing formations can be used to form a solar collection assembly and the examples shown and described are for simplicity purposes. More information regarding the construction of a complete solar collection assembly will be described in more detail with respect to the following figures.

Figure 38 illustrates another exemplary schematic representation 3800 of a portion of a solar wing assembly 3400 in accordance with one aspect. In this example, two hooks 3802 and 3804 are used to securely fit the mirror 3416 against the mirror support ribs (e.g., mirror support rib 3404 and mirror support rib 3414 of Figures 34 and 35). To join the mirror 3416, the mirror can slide from a first end (e.g., in the mirror support rib 3404) to a second end (e.g., in the mirror support rib 3414, illustrated in Figures 34 and 35). The mirror 3416 can slide under mirror clips, or plug holders, associated with the mirror support ribs along the length of the solar wing assembly 3400. The sliding of the mirror 3416 in a shape loaded at the end can Be similar to installing a car windshield wiper pad.

According to some aspects, mirror fasteners can be installed previously. Hooks, similar to hooks 3802 and 3804, can be located at the second end of a solar wing assembly 3400 (for example, in the mirror support rib 3414) and can be used to stop the mirror at the desired location. When the mirror 3416 is engaged along the length of the solar wing assembly 3400, the hooks 3802 and 3804 can be used to secure the mirror in its position.

Figure 39 illustrates a resistor structure 3900 for a solar collector assembly according to the aspects described. As illustrated, the strength structure 3900 can be formed using rectangular beams 3902 and 3904, two supports 3906 and 3908, and a central collection apparatus 3910. However, it should be understood that other shapes can be used for beams and beams. The described aspects are not limited to rectangular beams. The beams are joined together with plates or welded to form the strength structure 3900. According to some aspects, the plates with common size are used to simplify the assembly. The central collection apparatus 3910 may comprise photovoltaic cells which are used to facilitate the transformation of solar energy to electrical energy.

A plurality of solar wing assembly 3400 can be attached to the resistor structure 3900. Figure 40 illustrates a schematic representation 4000 of a solar wing assembly 3400 and a bracket 4002 that can be used to join the solar wing assembly 3400 to the resistance structure 3900 (of figure 39), according to one aspect. A first end 4004 of the bracket 4002 can be operatively connected to a rectangular beam 3902 (of Figure 39). For example, the first end of the bracket 4004 may have pilot holes, one of which is labeled in the 4006, which allows the bracket 4002 to be connected to the rectangular beam 3902 with screws and other fastening devices. According to some aspects, the bracket 4002 is welded to the rectangular beam 3902.

The solar wing assembly 3400 is operatively connected to a second end 4008 of the bracket 4002, which is illustrated in a rectangular beam. In addition, the solar wing assembly 3400 can be secured to the rectangular beam 3902 in such a way that, as the solar assembly is operated (e.g., lowering the wings of the solar collector assembly, rotating the assembly, tilting the assembly, etc.) the solar wing assembly 3400 is not disengaged from the 3900 resistance structure. According to some aspects, the simplified escutcheon assembly of the common wing panels allows easy assembly in the field. This main beam can be pre-drilled in the factory with the gusset mounting holes, so field alignment is not necessary. Angle formed in the gusset parts can help keep the panel with wings at the proper angle to the main beam.

Figure 41 illustrates a schematic representation of an example focus length 4100, which represents a distribution of the solar wing assemblies 3400 in the resist structure 3900 according to one aspect. It should be noted that the illustration represents an example of a Common focal length mounting pattern of the gussets for parabolic wing panels and the aspects described are not limited to this mounting pattern.

The solar wing assemblies 3400 can be distributed so that each solar wing assembly has substantially the same focusing length as the receivers. According to some aspects, one or more receivers may be included. The one or more receivers may include a photovoltaic (PV) module that facilitates the conversion of energy (light to electricity) and / or collects thermal energy (for example, through a serpentine with a circulating fluid that absorbs heat created in the one or more receivers). According to some aspects, the receiver (s) collects PV thermal energy, or both thermal and PV. It should be noted that the grades and other measures illustrated are for purposes of example only, and the aspects described are not limited to these examples.

Illustrated at 4102, there is an aspect where the solar reflectors 4104 are operatively connected to a main support beam in a straight line configuration or a sprue design. In this aspect, the receivers are not necessarily in a similar focal length from a receiver 4106. As illustrated, line 4108 indicates a junction line in a support structure.

Referring now to Figure 42, a schematic illustration of a solar harvesting assembly is illustrated. 4200 using four formations 4202, 4204, 4206, and 4208 comprising a plurality of solar wing assemblies 3400, in accordance with one aspect. Each formation 4202, 4204, 4206, 4208 may include, for example, seven solar wing assemblies 3400 distributed laterally to each other. For example, there are seven solar wing assemblies 3400 in the 4208 formation, as marked. Each formation 4202, 4204, 4206, 4208 may be attached to the strength structure 3900, and more specifically, to the rectangular beam 3902. According to some aspects, more or less solar wing assemblies 3400 may be used to form a formation 4202 , 4204, 4206, or 4208 and more or less formations 4202 to 4208 may be used to form a solar gathering assembly 4200, and the aspects described are not limited to four such assemblies.

The solar gathering assembly 4200 may have a balanced center of gravity located on a receiving mast (not shown) around which the solar harvesting assembly 4200 may be tilted or rotated. Figure 43 illustrates a simplified 4300 polar assembly that may be used with the aspects described. A center of gravity can be used as a mounting point for solar gathering assembly 4200 (from figure 42) in simplified polar assembly 4300. The positioning of polar assembly 4300 at this center of gravity allows movement of the collector to ease of use, service, storage or similar.

For example, the solar gathering assembly 4200 can be tilted through a declination axis in relation to a polar mounting support arm 4302. The polar mounting support arm 4302 can be aligned to the surface of the earth, so that the polar mounting support arm 4302 is aligned in parallel with the inclination of the earth rotation axis, which will be described in more detail below. A positioning device 4304, such as an actuator, is operatively connected to a positioning assembly 4306 and a rectangular beam 3904 of the resistance structure 3900. The positioning device 4304 facilitates the solar gathering assembly 4200 to be rotated around of a vertical axis (which is also known as the declination axis). The positioning device 4304, for example, can be an actuating cylinder (for example, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.).

The positioning assembly 4306 facilitates rotation of the solar gathering assembly 4200 around the ascension axis of the pole mounting support arm 4302. The positioning device 4304 can tilt the solar gathering assembly 4200 to a desired angle of declination with respect to the position of the sun in the sky, since the 4304 device moves in relation to the positioning assembly 4306, the supports 3906 and 3908 also move causing the solar collection assembly 4200 is tilted through a range of declination angles.

As the positioning assembly rotates to follow the sun rise, the positioning device 4304 can be used to allow said solar gathering assembly 4200 to remain at an optimum declination angle to capture the sun's rays. The use of a 4204 device together with the polar assembly 4200, allows the solar collection assembly 4200 to be adjusted to a desired declination angle at the beginning of solar harvesting., in opposite form to having to continuously adjust the angle of inclination throughout the process of tracking the sun. This can mitigate the energy consumption associated with the operation of a solar harvesting assembly, since the positioning device 4304 needs only to be adjusted once a day (or as many times a day, as necessary, to provide optimum tracking of the sol), as opposed to conventional techniques that continuously adjust the positioning device 4304.

Referring now to Figure 44, an exemplary motor gear distribution 4400 is illustrated, which may be used to control the rotation of the solar collector assembly, in accordance with one aspect. The motor gear distribution 4400 can be used to, at least partially, connect a solar harvesting assembly 4200 (of FIG. 42) to a polar mounting support arm 4302 (from figure 43). The motor gear distribution 4400 can rotate the solar gathering assembly 4200 around a central axis of the polar mounting support arm 4302, which provides a formation ascension positioning. The motor gear distribution 4400 comprises a connector 4402 that can be used to operatively connect the polar mounting support arm 4302 to the motor gear distribution 4300. The solar harvest assembly 4200 can be operatively connected to the support brackets 4404 and 4406. A 4408 engine in combination with a 4410 engine transmission and a 4412 transmission unit, facilitate rotation of the solar gathering assembly 4200 around the pole mounting bracket arm 4302. The solar collection assembly 4200 it may be fixed on the connector 4402 and the support brackets 4304 and 4306 and the solar collection assembly 4200 may rotate around the polar mounting support arm 4302, according to one aspect.

It should be noted that although the positioning device 4304 (of FIG. 43) and the motor gear distribution 4400 are illustrated and described as separate components, the described aspects are not limited thereto. For example, according to some aspects, the positioning device 4304 and the motor gear distribution 4400 (or motor 4408) are combined in a simple assembly. This simple assembly can provide the connection of a solar gathering assembly 4200 to the pole mounting support arm 4302 while facilitating the alteration of the position of the solar gathering assembly 4200 with respect to the ascension and decline relative to the position of the solar gathering assembly 4200. sun, or another source of energy from which energy is captured. According to other aspects, various combinations of motors and positioning devices can be used to provide the positioning of the solar gathering assemblies and devices used to implement the capture of radiation and the like, while facilitating the adjustment of the position of the formations and devices in relation to the source of energy.

Figure 45 illustrates another example motor gear distribution 4500 that can be used for rotation control, according to one aspect. As illustrated, the motor gear distribution 4500 includes a polar mounting support arm 4502. Brackets 4504 and 4506 are also included. The gear distribution 4500 also includes a motor 4508 and a motor transmission 4510. In addition, the gear distribution 4500 includes a 4512 transmission unit.

Figure 46 illustrates a polar pole assembly of example 4600, which can be used with the aspects described. The pole assembly pole 4600 includes a first end 4602 which it can be operatively connected to the motor gear distribution 4400 (of figure 44) or motor gear distribution 4500 (of figure 45). A second end 4604 of the polar mounting pole 4600 can be operatively connected to a mounting unit (not shown). Polar mounting pole 4600 can facilitate the movement of a solar collector, according to one aspect.

Figure 47 illustrates another example of a polar assembly pole 4700 that can be used with various aspects. The polar mounting pole 4700 includes a first end 4702 which can be operatively connected to the motor gear distribution 4400 and / or 4500. A second end 4704 of the polar assembly pole 4700 can be operatively connected to a Mounting unit (not shown). Figure 48 illustrates a view at a first end 4702 of the pole assembly pole 4700. As illustrated, a motor gear distribution 4400 and / or 4500 can be operatively attached to the polar mount pole 4700 through various connection means, as illustrated in connection means 4800.

Figure 49 illustrates a fully assembled solar collector assembly 4900 in an operating condition, according to one aspect. The assembled solar collector assembly 4900 comprises a solar gathering assembly 4200 that is aligned to reflect the sun's rays in a central collection apparatus 3910. The assembly of Solar collection 4200 comprises a plurality of mirrors, which can be used to concentrate and focus the solar radiation on the central collection apparatus 3910. The mirrors can be included as part of the solar wing assemblies that combine to mold solar arrays, such as illustrated through the formation 4202, formation 4204, formation 4206, and formation 4208.

The central collection apparatus 3910 may comprise photovoltaic cells that are used to facilitate the transformation of solar energy into electrical energy. The solar gathering assembly 4200 and the central collection apparatus 3910 are supported on a pole mounting support arm 4302. Furthermore, the formations 4202, 4204, 4206, and 4208 can be distributed so that an opening 4902 separates the formations 4202 , 4204, 4206, and 4208 in the groups, such as a first group 4604 which (comprises formations 4202 and 4206) and a second group 4906 (comprising formations 4204 and 4208).

To facilitate the implementation energy of the sun's rays (or other light source), the solar gathering assembly 4200 can be rotated in several planes to correctly align the mirrors of each formation 4202, 4204, 4206, and 4208 with respect to the direction of the sun, reflecting the sun's rays (or other light source) on the central collection apparatus 3910. Figure 50 illustrates a schematic representation 5000 of a 4200 solar gathering assembly in a tilted position, according to one aspect.

Referring now to Figures 49 and 50, according to some aspects, a motorized gear assembly can connect the solar collection assembly 4200 and the central collection apparatus 3910 to a polar mounting support arm 4302. The support arm Polar mount 4302 is aligned to the surface of the earth so that it can be aligned in parallel with the tilt of the rotation axis of the earth. The motor gear distribution 4400 can allow the solar gathering assembly 4200 and the central collection apparatus 3910 to be rotated about a horizontal axis, which is also known as the ascension handle. The solar collection assembly 4200 and the central collection apparatus 3910 are additionally connected to the pole mounting support arm 4302, by the device 4304. The positioning device 4304 allows the solar collection assembly 4200 and the apparatus central collection 3910 are rotated around a vertical axis (also known as the declination axis). The rotation of solar gathering assembly 4200 changes an orientation of formations (e.g., operating position, safety position or any position between them).

When the 4900 solar collector assembly will be assembled in the field (for example, at a operation), the pole mounting bracket arm 4302 is operatively connected to the base 4908. Adhered to the base 4908 are mounting brackets 4910 which allow the polar mounting bracket arm 4302 to be selectively engaged ( less partially) of the base 4908 (for example, to tilt and lower the solar collector assembly 4900). Another base 4912 may have therein a mounting unit 4914 to which the solar collector assembly 4900 is attached. It should be understood that the bases 4908 and 4912 extend below a surface 4916 (e.g., ground, ground) in a suitable depth to anchor the 4900 solar collector assembly.

Referring now to Figure 51, there is illustrated a schematic representation 5100 of a solar gathering assembly 4200 rotated in an orientation that is substantially different to an operation condition, in accordance with one aspect. The rotation of solar gathering assembly 4200, in such a way, allows service and maintenance operations to be carried out in the receivers.

If the solar gathering assembly 4200 will be placed in a position for storage, safety or maintenance purposes, such as the position illustrated in Figure 51, the motor can be graduated through a number of steps to move the formation of a position. of operation (for example, the position illustrated in Figure 49) to the position illustrated in Figure 51, sometimes referred to as a storage or security position. Also for this example, the number of steps used by the motor can be determined to move the solar gathering assembly 4200 clockwise from an operating position to a storage position, along with the necessary number of steps in the opposite direction to the clock. The two accounts (for example, the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction) can be compared and the shortest address can be used to place the training in the storage position.

In another aspect, in response to a hail storm, the 4200 solar gathering assembly can be placed in the secure position. A record of the number of steps required to place the formation in the safe position can be determined from the operating position of the formation (for example, its position before the command to move to the safe position was received). After the hail storm (or other hazard) has passed, the formation can be repositioned to resume operation. The repositioning can be determined based on the last known position of the formation plus the number of steps required to compensate for the current position of the sun (eg, last training position before the storm). hail plus the number of steps to move the formation to the current position of the sun). The current position of the sun can be determined through the use of latitude, longitude, date and / or time information associated with the formation and position of the formation. The current position of the sun can also be determined through the use of sun position sensors, which can be used to determine the angle at which the sunlight energy is strongest and the position of the formation correspondingly .

In addition, opening 4902 in the groups of formations 4904, 4906, allows the formations to be placed to minimize the susceptibility of the mirrors that form the formation for environmental damage, such as strong winds and hail. As illustrated in Figure 50, the solar gathering assembly 4200 can be rotated around the polar mounting support arm 4302, to place the formation in a "secure position". The ability to rotate the solar gathering assembly 4200 around an ascension axis and the inclination around the declination axis, allows the solar gathering assembly 4200 to be positioned so that its alignment with any prevalent wind, minimizes a navigational effect of the 4200 solar gathering assembly in the wind. Also, in the case of impacts by hail, snow, etc., the solar collection assembly 4200 can be placed so that the mirrors are facing downward with the back of the structure of the formation being exposed to hail impacts, mitigating the damage to the mirrors.

According to some aspects, the solar gathering assembly 4200 may use an electronic device, such as a computer that operates to execute the positioning (eg, tilt, rotation, etc.) of the solar collection assembly 4200. For example, the sensors located in or near the solar collection assembly 4200 can detect weather conditions and automatically place the solar collection assembly 4200 in a secure position. A plurality of solar gathering assemblies located in a geographic area may use a common electronic device that is configured to control the movement of the plurality of solar gathering assemblies. In addition, the one or more electronic devices can intelligently operate the solar collection assemblies in order to mitigate the damage to the devices.

For example, several aspects (for example, in relation to the detection of adverse operating conditions, detection of sun movement etc.) can employ various machine learning schemes (for example, artificial intelligence, logic based rules etc.), to carry out various aspects of them. For example, a process to determine if the solar collection assemblies should be placed in a secure position, can be facilitated through a system and automatic classification process. The machine learning schemes can measure various weather conditions, such as from a central collection device. According to some aspects, the machine learning component can communicate (e.g., wirelessly) with various climate command centers (e.g., through the Internet) to obtain weather conditions.

Systems based on artificial intelligence (for example, classifiers trained explicitly and / or implicitly) can be used in relation to carrying out inference and / or probabilistic determinations and / or determinations based on statistics, according to one or more aspects described here. As used in the present invention the term "inference" refers in a general manner to the reasoning process or states of inference of the system, environment and / or user of a set of observations as they are captured through sensor events and / or data. Inference can be used to identify a specific context or action, or it can generate a probability distribution in the states, for example. The inference can be probabilistic - that is, the computation of a probability distribution in the states of interest based on a consideration of data and events. The inference is also can refer to techniques used to compose events of higher level of a set of events and / or data. This inference results in the construction of new events or actions of a set of observed events and / or stored event data, whether the events are correlated or not in close temporal proximity, and whether the events and data come or go. not one or several sources of events and data. Various schemes and / or classification systems can be used (eg support vector machines, neural networks, expert systems, and expert systems, Bayesian belief networks, fuzzy logic, data fusion engines ...) in relation to with the performance of an automatic action and / or inferred in relation to the aspects described. Next, additional information will be provided regarding electronic devices that can be used with the described aspects.

Figure 52 illustrates a solar collector assembly 5200 rotated and lowered in accordance with the various aspects presented herein. The lowering of the solar collector assembly allows easy service, maintenance and repair. In addition, the lowering of the solar collector assembly 5200 can provide a secure storage position for various climates. The rotation of the formation of solar gathering assembly 4200 around the ascension axis and the declination axis, can allow all areas of the assembly 4200 solar collection are within easy access for an operator. The operator can be an installation engineer, who needs access to the various mirrors contained in the formations, central collection devices 3910, etc., during the installation process. For example, the installation engineer may need to have access to the central collection apparatus 3910 for alignment purposes. The operator can also be a maintenance engineer, who requires access to the solar collection assembly 4200 to clean the mirrors, replace a mirror and other functions.

The pole mounting bracket arm 4302 (and possibly also the mounting brackets) can be disengaged from the base 4908. This allows the pole mounting bracket arm 4302 to be pivoted in the assembly unit 4914 and, therefore, the solar collection assembly 4200 can be placed in closer contact with the floor 4916.

Figure 53 illustrates a schematic representation 5300 of a solar gathering assembly 4200 in a lowered position, according to one aspect, and Figure 54 illustrates a schematic representation 5400 of a solar gathering assembly 4200 in a lowered position, which it can be a storage position, according to one aspect.

Figure 55 illustrates another solar collection assembly 5500 that can be used with the aspects described. In accordance with this aspect, the solar gathering assembly 5500 includes solar wing assemblies 5502 that utilize a simple mirror 5504. As described with respect to the above aspects, each wing formation 4204, 4206 has wing assemblies comprising a Separate mirror for each wing assembly. In this alternative aspect, a simple mirror 5504 is used instead of the two separate mirrors. The simple mirror 5504 extends through two wings 5502 and 5506 on opposite sides of the solar collection plate or assembly 5500. Using a simple mirror 5504 can increase the reflection area of the mirror formation. The simple mirror 5504 can be attached to the wings 5502 and 5506 through various techniques (for example, by sliding the mirror along the length of the wings 5502 and 5506, manually joining the mirror to each mirror support rib, or through other techniques.

Figure 56 illustrates an example detector 5600 that can be used with the described aspects. As illustrated, the example receiver 5600 can be adjusted with the photovoltaic cell modules, accounts of which are marked at numbers 5602, 5604, and 5606. Cooling lines 5608 and 5610 can also be provided, which can be used for heat collection. According to some aspects, this heat can be used for a plurality of purposes. Figure 57 illustrates an alternative view of the example receiver 5600 illustrated in Figure 56, according to one aspect. The view in Figure 57 illustrates how the cooling lines 5608 and 5610 can extend the length of the receiver 5600. The cooling lines 5608 and 5610 can have a cooler therein, in order to cool the photovoltaic cells (e.g. , operate as a heat exchanger). It should be understood that the various example devices described herein (e.g., receiver 5600, motor gear distribution 4400, etc.) are for example purposes only, and the aspects described are not limited to these examples.

According to aspect, a method for choosing a solar collector assembly is provided. The method includes joining a plurality of formations to a resistance structure. Each of the plurality of formations joins the resistance structure to maintain a spatial distance from each of the other pluralities of formations. In addition, the plurality of formations comprises at least one reflection surface. According to some aspects, the method includes joining the plurality of formations, so that the plurality of formations rotate through a vertical axis as a function of the spatial distance. The method may also include connecting the resistance structure to a polar assembly, which is placed at or near a center of gravity and joining the polar assembly to a fixed assembly and a movable assembly that allows the descent of the solar collector assembly. According to some aspects, the method includes undoing the polar assembly of the movable assembly to decrease the solar collector assembly. According to some aspects, the method includes rotating the plurality of formations and the resistance structure around the center of gravity, along the vertical axis to change an orientation of the plurality of formations. Alternatively or additionally, the method may include rotating the plurality of formations and the strength structure around the center of gravity along the vertical axis, to change one of an operation position, a safe position or any position among them, of the plurality of formations. The plurality of formations can be attached to the resistance structure in the same focusing length. The solar collector assembly is transported in a partially assembled state, according to one aspect. According to another aspect, the solar collector assembly is transported as modular units.

According to some aspects, a method is provided to mass-produce solar collectors. The method includes forming a solar wing in a parabolic shape, wherein the solar wing comprises a plurality of support ribs, attaching a reflection surface to the solar wing to create an assembly, and forming a formation with a plurality of solar wing assemblies. In addition, the method can include joining the formation with a plurality of solar wing assemblies. In addition, the method can include joining the formation to a resistance structure. The resistance structure can be equipped with a plurality of photovoltaic cells that are used to facilitate a transformation of solar energy to electrical energy. According to some aspects, the formation of a solar wing in the parabolic shape comprises joining the plurality of support ribs to a support beam, wherein a height of each supporting rib is selected to create the parabolic shape. According to some aspects, the union of the reflection surface to the solar wing comprises placing the reflection surface in the plurality of support ribs and securing the reflection surface to the plurality of support ribs. In one aspect, the method includes transporting the solar collectors produced in a partially assembled state. In another aspect, the method includes transporting solar collectors produced as modular units.

Fig. 58 illustrates a method 5800 for mass producing solar collectors according to one or more aspects. The 5800 method can simplify the production of solar collectors in a non-expensive way. Aspects related to the mass production of solar collectors can also facilitate lower costs for the shipment of a solar collector. large number of solar collectors (for example, dishes). For example, solar collectors can be composed of modular components, which allow the delivery of these modular components. According to some aspects, the solar collectors can be transported in a partially assembled state.

In 5802, a solar wing is formed in a parabolic shape. The solar wing can comprise a plurality of support ribs, which can be operatively connected to a support beam. The support ribs may have various heights, wherein the pairs of the support ribs have substantially the same height. The height of the support ribs is the measured height of the support beam to a contact surface of the mirror (for example the end of the support rib opposite to the support beam). The heights of the support ribs in the middle part of the support beam may be shorter than the height of the support ribs at the ends of the support beam, thus forming the mirror in a parabolic shape. A height of each support rib is selected to create the parabolic shape.

A reflection surface (e.g., mirror) is attached to the solar wing to create an assembly, at 5804. This may include placing the reflection surface on the plurality of support ribs (or on a contact surface). associated with each support rib) and securing the reflection surface to the plurality of support ribs. An increase in the height of the supporting ribs (for example from the center to the outside) facilitates the formation of the reflection surface in the parabolic shape. In 5806, fastening means are used to join the reflection surface to the solar wing. For example, fastening means can be placed on top of the reflecting surface and secured to an associated support rib. Two holding means can be used for each support rib. The clamping means hold the reflection surface against the support ribs to mitigate the amount of movement of the reflection surface.

According to some aspects, the fastening means may be hooks located at each end of a solar wing assembly. The hooks can function as stops, to prevent a mirror, which slides in place, from disengaging from the solar wing assembly. According to this aspect, the union of the reflection surface to the solar wing includes sliding the reflection surface over the plurality of support ribs and under mirror support fasteners, and securing the reflecting surface at both ends of the solar wing . In one example, the mirrors may be loaded at the end, in a manner similar to a car windshield wiper pad. The wing can have a bra stop at the end closest to the beam, and the mirror slides between the fasteners to give the shape. A second set of stop fasteners can be attached to secure the mirrors.

A plurality of solar wings is combined, at 5808, to mold a solar wing array. Any number of solar wings can be used to form the formation. According to some aspects, seven solar wings are used to form a formation; however, more or less solar wings can be used. The solar wings can be distributed in the formation, so that the solar wings are at a focusing length similar to that of the receivers.

According to some aspects, the formations are connected to a resistance structure in 5810. Method 5800 can also include equipping the support structure with a plurality of photovoltaic cells that can be used to facilitate the transformation of solar energy to electrical energy . The union of the formations to the resistance structures is optional and the formations can be connected to the resistance structure after transport (for example, in the field). The solar collectors can be transported in a partially assembled state or as modular units.

According to some aspects, the 5800 method may include transporting the solar collectors produced in a been partially assembled. According to other aspects, method 5800 includes transporting solar collectors produced as modular units.

Figure 59 illustrates a method 5900 for erecting a solar collector assembly, according to one aspect. The solar collector assembly can be assembled so that the assembly can be rotated, tilted and lowered for various purposes (eg, construction, maintenance, service, safety, etc.). The collector assembly is possible without the assistance of a crane. In addition, once assembled, no additional alignment of the panels is needed.

At 5902, a plurality of formations is attached to a resistance support. The formations may comprise a plurality of solar wings. However, according to some aspects, the formations can be constructed from a simple solar wing. The plurality of formations may comprise at least one reflection surface.

The formations are attached to the resistance support to maintain a spatial distance from each of the other formation pluralities. This special distance can mitigate the effect of wind forces that may occur during periods of high winds. The formations are also mounted to allow for light movement and flexibility while maintaining rigidity to maintain the focus of sunlight on the receivers. In accordance with Some aspects, the formations are distributed as a sprue design, instead of being placed in a similar focal length of a receiver. According to some aspects, the spatial distance allows the plurality of formations to rotate through the vertical axis.

A resistor is connected to a polar assembly, at 5904. Polar assembly can be placed at or near a center of gravity of the solar collector, which can allow movement (eg, tilt, rotation, descent) of the collector to ease of use, service, storage or similar. According to some aspects, the plurality of formations is joined to the resistance structure in the same focusing length.

The polar assembly is attached to a fixed mount and movable mount on the 5904. Polar assembly can be selectively removed from the movable assembly to allow the solar collector to be lowered for service, repair or other purposes.

In addition, the method 5900 may include rotating the plurality of formations and the strength structure around a center of gravity along the vertical axis to change the orientation of the plurality of formations. The orientation can be one of a guidance position or a security position. Alternatively or additionally, the 5900 method may include dislodging the polar mounting assembly Movable to lower the solar collector assembly.

Another aspect of the present innovation provides a solar concentrator system with a heat regulation assembly, which regulates (for example in real time) the heat dissipation thereof. Figure 60 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view 6000 for a heat regulation assembly 6010 underlying a modular distribution 6020 of photovoltaic (PV) cells 6023, 6025, 6027 (1 to N, where N is an integer), which has a varying temperature gradient. Normally, each of the PV cells (also referred to as solar cells) 6023, 6025, 6027, can convert light (e.g., sunlight) into electrical energy. The modular 6020 distribution of PV cells can include standardized units or segments that facilitate construction and provide flexible distribution.

In an exemplary aspect, each of the photovoltaic cells 6023, 6025, 6027 can be an ink sensitized solar cell (DSC) which includes a plurality of glass substrates (not shown), where deposited therein, are a coating of transparent conduction, such as a layer of tin oxide doped with fluoro, for example.

Said DSC may further include a semiconductor layer such as Ti02 particles, a sensitization ink layer, an electrolyte and a catalyst layer such as Pt- (not shown) - which may be sandwiched between the substrates of glass. A semiconductor layer can be additionally deposited in the coating of the glass substrate, and the ink layer can be absorbed in the semiconductor layer as a monolayer, for example. Therefore, an electrode and a counter electrode can be formed with a redox transmitter to control the electron fluxes between them.

Accordingly, cells 6023, 6025, 6027 undergo excitation, oxidation and reduction cycles, which produce a flow of electrons, for example, electrical energy. For example, incident light 6005 excites ink molecules in the ink layer, where photo excited ink molecules subsequently inject electrons into the conduction band of the semiconductor layer. This can cause oxidation of the ink molecules, where the injected electrons can flow through the semiconductor layer to form an electric current. Subsequently, the electrons reduce the electrolyte in the catalyst layer, and invert the oxidized ink molecules to a neutral state. Said cycle of excitation, oxidation and reduction can be repeated continuously to provide electric power.

The heat regulation device 6010 removes the heat generated from the hot spots areas, to maintain the temperature gradient of the modular distribution 6020 of PV within predetermined levels. The heat regulating device 6010 may be in the form of an assembly of heat sink, which includes a plurality of heat sinks that can be mounted on the surface to a rear end 6037 of the modular distribution of the photovoltaic cells 6020, wherein each heat sink can further include a plurality of fins (not shown) ) that extend substantially perpendicular to the rear. Said heat sinks can be manufactured from a material with a substantially high thermal conduction, such as alloys of aluminum, copper and the like. In addition, various clamping mechanisms or thermal adhesives and the like can be employed to securely hold the heat sinks without a pressure level, which can potentially crush the modular distribution of the 6020 photovoltaic cells. In addition, the "pipe style" elements "that circulate with the cooling fluid (for example, water) in it, they can meander throughout the heat regulating device in a snake ti.po formation, to facilitate the exchange of heat.

The fins can expand a surface area of the heat sink, to increase contact with the cooling medium (e.g., air, cooling fluid such as water), which is used to dissipate heat from the fins and / or cells photovoltaic Therefore, the heat of the photovoltaic cells can be conducted through the heat sink and into a surrounding cooling medium. In addition, Heat sinks can have a substantially small form factor relative to the photovoltaic cell, to allow efficient distribution along the entire rear 6037 of the modular distribution 6020 of the photovoltaic cells.

Figure 61 illustrates a schematic perspective assembly distribution 6100 of a modular distribution of PV cells in the form of a photovoltaic grid 6110. Said grid 6110 can be part of a simple enclosure that converts solar energy into electrical energy. The heat regulation assembly can be arranged in the form of a heat transfer layer 6115, which includes heat sinks, which are thermally coupled to the PV 6102 cells in the PV 6110 grid. Even though the present innovation is mainly described As the heat transfer layer 6115 which dissipates heat from the grid PV 6110, it will be appreciated that said heat transfer layer 6115 can also be used to selectively induce heat wi the segments of the grid PV 6110 (for example). example, to alleviate environmental factors, such as ice accumulation in them). The system 6100 receives reflected light from reflection plates such as mirrors (not shown).

In one aspect, the heat transfer layer 6115 exists in a plane below the PV grid 6110 and is thermally coupled thereto. The heat transfer layer 6115 can include heat sinks that can be added to that layer through a lifting and placing equipment, which is commonly used for the placement of components and devices. In a related aspect, the heat transfer layer 6115 may further include a base plate 6121 that can be maintained in direct contact with heat points 6126, 6127, 6128 that are generated in the PV 6110 grid.

In addition, the heat transfer layer 6115 may include a heat promotion section 6125. The heat promotion section 6125 facilitates heat transfer between the PV 6110 grid and the 6115 heat transfer layer. Heat 6125 may further include thermo / electric structures embedded wi. allows the heat generated from the photovoltaic cell 6102 to be diffused initially or dispersed through the entire section of the main base plate 6121, and subsequently into the assembly that disperses the thermostructure, where the dispersion assembly can be connected to the heat sinks. The thermostructures may also include thermal conduction paths (eg metal layers) 6131, so that the heat sinks mitigate the direct physical or thermal conduit of the heat sinks for the photovoltaic cells. arrangement provides a scalable solution for the proper operation of modular distribution PV 6110.

Figure 62 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a heat regulation system 6200 according to one aspect of the present innovation. The system 6300 includes a heat regulation device 6262, which further comprises a thermoelectric network assembly 6264 operatively coupled to a support plate 6263 which interacts with the photovoltaic grid assembly 6261. The 6264 thermoelectric network assembly it may consist of a plurality of thermoelectric structures (such as a sprue formed with the layer of the heat regulation device and embedded with various electronic components) and may be operatively coupled to the heat sink 6265, which extracts heat from the thermo-electric structure assembly 6264. In addition, the thermo-electric structure assembly 6264 can be physically, thermally or electrically connected to the support plate, which in turn makes contact with the assembly. the photovoltaic grid 6261. Said distribution allows the photovoltaic grid assembly 6261 to interact with the thermo-electric structure assembly 6264 as a whole, through the support plate 6263, opposite to a part of the photovoltaic grid assembly that interacts with a respective individual thermo-electric structure unit. A 6266 processor can be operatively coupled to the 6264 thermoelectric network assembly, and programmed to controlling and operating the various components within the 6262 heat regulation device. In addition, a 6268 temperature monitoring system can be operatively connected to the 6266e processor and the 6261 photovoltaic grid assembly, (through the support plate or the base plate 6263). The temperature monitoring system 368e operates to monitor the temperature of the photovoltaic grid assembly 6261. Subsequently the temperature data is provided to the processor 6266, which uses said data to control the heat regulation device 6262. The 6266 processor can also be part of an intelligent device that has the ability to detect or display information, or convert analog information into digital, or carry out a mathematical manipulation of digital data, or interpret the result of mathematical manipulation, or make decisions based on in the information. Therefore, the 6266 processor can be part of a logical unit, a computer or any other intelligent device with the ability to make decisions based on the data gathered by the thermoelectric structure and the information provided to it by the device. heat regulation 6262. A memory 6267 that is being coupled to the processor 6266 is also included in the system 6200 and serves to store the program code executed by the processor 6266, to perform operating functions of the system 6200 such as Here is described. Memory 6267 may include read only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). The ROM contains, among other codes, the Basic Input-Output System (BIOS), which controls the basic hardware operations of the 6260 system. The RAM is the main memory in which the operating system and the application programs are loaded. . The memory 6267 also serves as a storage medium for temporarily storing information such as PV cell temperature, temperature tables, allowable temperature, properties of the thermoelectric structure and other data employed to carry out the present invention. For mass data storage, memory 6267 may include a hard disk drive (e.g., 10 Gigabyte hard drive).

The photo grid assembly 62621 can be divided into an example grid pattern as shown in Figure 63. Each grid block (XYY) of the grid pattern corresponds to a particular portion of the grid assembly PV 6261, and each portion can be monitored individually and controlled for temperature through the control system described below with reference to Figure 65. In an example aspect, there is a thermo-electric structure for each measured temperature, allowing them to be controlled individually the temperatures of the various regions. In Figure 63, the temperature amplitudes of each PV cell or grid portion segment Y12), are shown with each respective portion of what is being monitored for temperature, using a respective thermoelectric structure. Normally, the temperature of the PV grid at a coordinate (for example, X3Y9) that rests under a PV cell that has a low dissipation range and an unacceptable temperature (Tu), which is substantially higher than the temperature of the other XY portions of the PV grid. Similarly, during the operation of the PV grid, the temperature of a region of the PV distribution can reach an unacceptable limit (Tu). The activation of a respective thermoelectric structure for said region can decrease the temperature to the acceptable value (Ta). Accordingly, in an aspect according to the present innovation, various thermoelectric structures can handle the heat flow of said region, to reach an acceptable temperature for the region.

Figure 64 illustrates a representative table of temperature amplitudes taken in the various grid blocks, which have been correlated with acceptable temperature amplitude values for the portions of the PV grid assembly mapped by the respective grid blocks. Subsequently said data can be used by the processors of figure 62 and figure 65 to determine the grid blocks with an undesired temperature outside the acceptable range (Ta range). Subsequently, the undesired temperatures can be brought to an acceptable level through the activation of the respective cooling mechanism, such as the heat sinks and / or the thermo-electric structure (s).

According to a further aspect, during a typical operation of the photovoltaic grid assembly, the location of the heat points is anticipated, or is determined through the temperature monitoring, and the corresponding thermo-electric structure that couples the heat points which can be activated to remove heat from the regions of the heat points and / or induce heat to other regions of the photovoltaic grid assembly to create a uniform temperature gradient (eg, mitigate environmental factors such as ice build-up) ). Figure 65 illustrates a schematic diagram illustrating a system for controlling the temperature of the photovoltaic grid assembly in accordance with this particular aspect. The system 6500 includes a plurality of thermoelectric structures (TS1, TS2 ... TS [N]), where "N" is an integer. In one aspect, the thermoelectric structures TS are preferably distributed along the rear surface of the grid assembly PV 6574, and corresponding to the respective cell photo device. Each thermoelectric structure can provide a heat path to a predetermined portion of the grid assembly PV 6574, respectively. A plurality of heat sinks (HS1, HS2, ... HS [N]) are provided, wherein each heat sink HS is operatively coupled to a corresponding TS thermoelectric structure, respectively, to draw heat out. of grid assembly PV 6574. System 6500 also includes a plurality of thermistors (TR1, TR2, ... TR [N]). Each thermoelectric structure TS can have a corresponding thermistor TR to monitor the temperature of the respective part of the grid assembly PV 6574, the temperature being regulated by the corresponding thermoelectric structure. In one aspect of the present innovation, the TR thermistor can be integrated with the thermo-electric structure TS. Each thermistor TR can be operatively coupled to the processor 6576, to supply it with the temperature data associated with the respective monitored region of the PV cell modular distribution. Based on the information received from the thermistors, as well as other information (for example, anticipated location of the heat points, properties of the PV cells), the 6576 processor operates the voltage transmitter 6579 operatively coupled to it, to control the thermo-electric structure in a desired way to regulate the temperature of the grid PV 6574. The voltage transmitter can be additionally charged by the electric power generated by the PV grid assembly.

The processor 6576 may be part of a control unit 6578 that has the ability to detect or display information, or convert analog information into digital, or perform mathematical manipulation of digital data, or interpret the result of mathematical manipulation, or take decisions based on information. Therefore, the control unit 6578 can be a logical unit, a computer or any other intelligent device with the ability to make decisions based on the data gathered by the thermoelectric structure and the information provided thereto through the heat regulation device. The control unit 6578 designates that thermoelectric structures must remove heat from the heat points and / or that the thermoelectric structure must induce heat in the PV grid distribution and / or which of the thermoelectric structures must remain inactive. The heat regulating device 6572 provides the control unit with the data gathered continuously by the thermoelectric structures with respect to various physical properties of the different regions of the PV modular distributions, such as, temperature, energy dissipation. and similar. In addition, the appropriate power supply 6579 can also provide operating power to the control unit 6578.

Based on the data provided, the 6578 control unit makes a decision regarding the operation of The different portions of the thermoelectric structure assembly, for example, decide what is the number of thermo-electric structures should dissipate heat outside of, and from which points of heat. Accordingly, the control unit 6578 can control the heat regulating device 6572, which in turn adjusts the heat flow outside and / or within the PV 6574 grid.

Figure 66 illustrates a related methodology 6600 for dissipating heat from the PV cells according to one aspect of the present innovation. Although the example method is illustrated and described in the present invention as a series of blocks representative of various events and / or cases, the present innovation is not limited to the illustrated order of said blocks. For example, some actions or events may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other actions or events, in addition to the order illustrated in the present invention, in accordance with the present innovation. In addition, not all blocks, events or illustrated actions may be required to implement a methodology in accordance with the present innovation. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the example method and other methods according to the present innovation can be implemented in association with the illustrated method and described herein, as well as in association with other systems and apparatuses not illustrated or described. Initially, in 6610 incident light can be received by a modular distribution of the grid assembly of the PV cells. In 6620, the temperature of PV cells can be monitored (for example, through a plurality of temperature sensors associated therewith). Based on this temperature, in the 6630 the cooling of the PV cells can occur in real time, where the heat dissipation of the PV cells occurs in the 6640, to ensure an adequate operation.

Figure 67 illustrates an additional heat dissipation methodology 6700 for a PV grid assembly according to one aspect of the present innovation. In 6702, the logic unit that includes the processor generates the temperature grid map of the grid assembly PV. Subsequently, in 6704, the temperature of each region is compared to a respective allowable temperature for said region, which ensures the efficient operation of the PV cells. Subsequently and in 6706, a determination is made as to whether the temperature for the region exceeds the respective allowable temperature. If so, at 6708, the respective thermoelectric structure of the region is activated along with the heat sinks, to dissipate the heat of said region in the PV grid assembly. Otherwise, methodology 6700 proceeds to action 6702 to generate an additional temperature grid map of the PV grid assembly for cooling thereof.

Figure 68 illustrates a system 6800 in accordance with a further aspect of the present innovation, with a fluid (e.g., water) as the cooling medium used to dissipate heat from the fins of the heat sinks and / or photovoltaic cells of the PV 6810 system. The 6800 system regulates the discharge of fluid from reservoir 6805 (for example, as part of a pressurized closed loop), where the 6820, 6825 check / control valves can regulate the flow of liquid in a simple direction and / or prevent flow directly from the reservoir in the PV 6810 system's heat regulation device. The 6800 system can mitigate thermal stress and material deterioration to prolong the system's lifetime, and provide a cooled or heated liquid for other commercial uses. Several sensors associated with a Venturi 6815 tube / valve can provide data to the 6830 controller. For example, an analog output signal can be interfaced with a process control microprocessor, programmable controller, or 3-way Proportional-Integral controller -Derivative (PfD), where the output controls the revision / control valves 6820, 6825 to regulate the fluid flow as a function of the temperature of the PV cell.

According to a further example, the valves 6820, 6825 can provide a pulsed supply of the cooling medium. Said pulsing supply of the medium Cooling can provide a simple way to control the application range of the cooling medium. In addition, task cycles can be obtained by controlling the valve for a short time at an adjustment frequency (for example 1 to 50 milliseconds with a pulse frequency of 1 to 5 Hz).

In a related aspect, the 6800 system can use different sensors to evaluate the health of the same, to evaluate the good functioning of the same, to diagnose problems for a substantially fast maintenance. For example and as explained above, when the cooling medium excites the photovoltaic cells, it enters a Venturi tube where two pressure sensors allow the measurement of the flow range of the cooler. In addition, the pressure sensors can also allow the verification of the existence of a suitable cooler in the 6800 system, where the blocking of the upstream or downstream can be detected. In addition, the differential temperature computations can additionally verify the heat transfer values for a comparison thereof with the predetermined threshold values, for example.

In a related aspect, an Al 6840 component may be associated with the 6830 controller (or the processors described above) to facilitate heat dissipation of the PV cells (e.g., in relation to the region (s) of choice that dissipates heat , estimate the amount of cooler required, the operation form of the valve and the like). For example, a process to determine which region will be selected can be facilitated through a system and automatic classification process. Such classification can employ a probabilistic and / or statistical basis analysis (for example, factoring in utility and cost analyzes) to forecast or infer an action that is needed to be carried out automatically. For example, a support vector machine classifier (SVM) can be employed. A classifier is a function that maps an input attribute vector, x = (x1, x2, x3, x4, xn), for the reliability that the input belongs to a class - that is, f (x) = confidence ( class). Other classification methods include Bayesian networks, decision trees, and probabilistic classification models that provide different patterns of independence can be employed. The classification, as used in the present invention, also includes statistical regression that is used to develop priority models.

As used in the present invention, the term "inference" refers generally to the process of reasoning with respect to, or inferring in, the states of the system, environment, and / or user from a set of observations such as they are captured by events and / or data. Inference can be used to identify a specific context or action, or it can generate a probability distribution in the states, for example. The inference can be probabilistic - that is, the computation of a probability distribution in the states of interest based on a consideration of data and events. The inference can also refer to techniques used to compose events of higher level of a set of events and / or data. This inference results in the construction of new events or actions of a data set of observed events and / or stored events, whether the events are correlated or not in close temporal proximity, and if the events and data come from one or various sources of events and data. As will be readily apparent from the present specification, the subject or matter of the present invention can employ classifiers that are explicitly trained (e.g. through generic training data) as well as implicitly trained (e.g., through observation of the behavior of the system, reception of extrinsic information) so that the classifier (s) is used to determine automatically according to a predetermined criterion, which regions it will choose. For example, with respect to SVM that are well understood - it will be appreciated that other classifier models such as Naive Bayes, Bayes Net, decision tree and other learning models can also be used - SVMs are configured through a phase of learning or training within a builder selection module or classification feature.

Figure 69 illustrates a plan view of a system 6900 for a plurality of solar concentrators employing a heat regulation assembly according to one aspect of the present innovation. Said distribution can normally include a hybrid system that produces both electric energy and thermal energy, to facilitate and optimize energy output along with energy management. The heat regulation assembly may include a network of conduits (eg, pipe) in the form of columns 6902, 6908 and rows 6904, 6910 - which may further include associated valves / pumps for channeling the cooling medium along the distribution of solar concentrators. The system 6900 may further comprise a combination of concentrator dishes (which can collect light at a focal point - or a substantially small focal line) and concentrator troughs (which can collect light from a substantially long focal line). For example, the sprues tend to require a simple design and therefore may be well suited for thermal generation. As explained above, the thermal energy of the plates that are collected in the process to cool the cells can additionally serve as preheated fluids, which can then be superheated in a dedicated sprue or concentrator located at one end of the circuit. cooling, for example. The sprue or concentrator can overheat fluids at a desired temperature level. The 6900 system may further include output temperature monitors (not shown) and control of a valve network through the 6960 control component (e.g., monitoring system), which may be employed to achieve the desired temperature. Therefore, by regulating the flow of the cooling medium within columns 6902, 6908 and rows 6904, 6910 - the energy output of both electrical and thermal energy from the corresponding solar concentrators can be optimized.

In one aspect, the 6960 control component can also actively (e.g., real-time) negotiate the negotiation between thermal energy and PV efficiency, where a valve control network can regulate the flow of the medium. cooling through a solar concentrator. For example, the cooler flowing through a heat sink of the PV receiver can be routed through two thermal receivers and by dividing the downstream of the PV receiver cooler line, the cooler flow is halved, allowing in this way the cooler is heated to a higher temperature as it passes more slowly through the downstream thermal plate. The control component can take input data such as: current electricity prices that vary based on in market conditions (time of year, time of day, weather conditions and the like); the thermal energy requirement for a particular application; the specific differences of the current temperature between the ambient temperature and the temperature of the fluid), and the like. Based on said example inputs, the control component can proactively adjust the speeds of the cooler pump and open and / or close the valves to redirect the routing of the coolers through the thermal circuit between the plates and / or drinking fountains - to optimize and create a balance between electrical output and thermal output based on predetermined criteria, such as current electricity prices that vary based on market conditions, time of year, time of day, weather conditions , thermal energy requirement for a particular application; specific differences in the current temperature between ambient temperature and fluid temperature), and the like.

In addition, the 6900 system can easily detect breaks (for example through a network of pressure sensors, flow range sensors) distributed along the network of the valves and columns / rows of conduit). For example, pressure and temperature in different parts of the system can be monitored continuously to detect any changes that may indicate a break and / or blocking which means a malfunction, for example, in the concentrator 6914, wherein said component can be effectively isolated from the system (for example, through a bypass valve that selectively establishes a bypass path for the cooling fluid ). It will be appreciated that the control and monitoring of the 6900 system can be carried out on a plate-by-plate basis, or on any predetermined number of plates that go from an area or segment of the 6900 system. Such a decision can be based on costs, response times, efficiency, location and the like associated with each dish or pump thereof. It will be further appreciated that even though the methodologies described herein for cooling a dish are mainly described as part of a group of dishes, said methodologies also apply to a single dish and can be applied individually as appropriate.

In a related aspect, each of the solar concentrators may be in the form of a modular distribution that includes various valve (s), sensor (s) and integrated pipe segment (s) as a part thereof, to form a module. Said modules can be easily joined / separated from the conduit network 6902, 6908, 6904, 6910. For example, the solar concentrator 6950 can include a pipe segment with a valve and / or sensors attached thereto, thereby forming a integrated module - in where the sensors may include temperature sensors for measuring: the temperature of the cooling medium, the temperature of the surrounding environment, the pressure, the flow range, and the like. Upon joining said integrated module to the conduit network, and adjusting the associated valves, the cooling medium can subsequently flow to the solar concentrator 6950 for cooling thereof. In addition, said integrated solar concentrator module can include a housing that partially or completely contains the solar concentrator, the pipe segment (s), valves, sensors and other peripheries / devices associated therewith. In addition, a Venturi tube can be molded directly into said housing, to facilitate measurement procedures.

Figure 70 illustrates a related methodology for the operation of the heat regulation assembly according to one aspect of the present innovation. Initially, and in 7010, an incoming radiation to the system can be measured (for example, through radiation sensors), and based on a required flow range for solar concentrators and / or PV cells, it can be estimate and / or infer for valve operations in the 7020 (for example, the degree to which each valve must be open and / or closed, and the required flow range in each segment of the system). Subsequently and in 7030, based on the data collected (for example, temperature, pressure, flow range) a control feedback mechanism is used to adjust the operation of the valves in the 7040. For example, said closed circuit component can also employ a proportional-integral-bypass controller (PID controller), which tries to correct the error between a variable of the measured process, and a desired set point, calculating and subsequently producing a corrective action that can adjust the process accordingly.

Figure 71A illustrates a diagram of an example parabolic solar concentrator 7100. The example solar concentrator 7100 includes four panels 7130! to 71304 of the reflectors 7135, which focuses a beam of light on two 7120 receivers! to 7202 - panels 7130i and 71303 focus light on the 7120i receiver, and panels 71302 and 71304 focus light on the 71202 receiver. Receivers 7 * 20 and 71202 can both collect sunlight for the generation of electricity or electrical power; however, in alternative or additional configurations, the 7120i receiver can be used to collect thermal energy, while the 71202 receiver can be used for the generation of electrical energy. The reflectors 7135 adhere (eg, screw, weld) to a main support beam 7135 which is part of a support structure that includes a 7118 mast, a 7130 beam that supports the 7120i and 1202 receivers, and a 7125 armor (for example a kingpin armor) that facilitates the loading of the 7130 panels! to 7130 in the main beam 7115. The position of the joints of the reinforcement depends on the loading of the panels 7130i to 71304. The support structures in the example solar concentrator 7100 can be made of substantially any material (for example, metal, carbon fiber) that provides permanent support and integrity to the concentrator. The reflectors 7135 may be identical or substantially identical; however, in one or more additional alternative embodiments, reflectors 7135 may differ in size. In one aspect, reflectors 7135 of different sizes can be employed to generate a focused light beam pattern of collected light with specific characteristics, such as a particular level of uniformity.

The reflectors 7135 include a reflective element that faces the receivers, and a support structure (which is described later in relation to Figure 72). Reflection elements are reliable, inexpensive and readily available flat reflection materials (eg, mirrors) that are flexed in a parabolic shape, or a sprue-shaped section, in a longitudinal direction and held flat in the transverse direction to form a parabolic reflector. Accordingly, reflector 7135 focuses light on a focal line on a 7120 receiver.

It should be appreciated that even though a specific number (7) of reflectors 7135 is illustrated in the example solar concentrator 7100, can more or fewer reflector numbers be used in each panel 7130? to 7130. Likewise, any substantial combination of reflector panels, or formations 7130 and receivers 7120, may be used in a solar concentrator as described in the present specification. Said combination may include one or more receptors.

Furthermore, it should be appreciated that reflectors 7135 can be coated on the back with a protective element, such as a plastic foam or the like to facilitate the integrity of the elements when the example solar concentrator 7100 adopts a service safety position. (for example, through a rotation of a main support beam 7115) and exposes the back of panel (s) 7130 ?, with 1 = 1,2,3,4, under an operation with severe or adverse weather, for example.

It should be further appreciated that the example solar collector 7100 is a modular structure that can be mass produced easily, and transported in pieces and assembled at a deployment site. In addition, the modular structure of the 7130 panels? ensures a degree of operational redundancy that facilitates the collection of continuous sunlight even in cases where one or more reflectors remain inoperable (for example, reflector breaks, misalignments).

In one aspect of the present innovation, receivers 7120i to 71202 in example concentrator 7100, may include a photovoltaic (PV) module that facilitates the conversion of energy (light to electricity) and also collects thermal energy (for example, through of a serpentine with a circulation fluid that absorbs the heat created in the receivers) attached to the support structure of the PV module. It should be noted that each receiver 7120? and 71202, or substantially any receiver in a solar concentrator, as described in the present specification, can include a PV module without a thermal collection device, a thermal collection device without a PV module, or both. The 7120i to 71202 receivers can be interconnected in electrical form and connected to a power grid or disparate receivers in other solar concentrators. When the receivers include a thermal energy collection system, the system can be connected to the multiple receivers in disparate solar concentrators.

Figure 71B illustrates an example focused light beam 7122 in the receiver 7120Y, which may be represented in the receiver 7120i or 71202, or any other receiver described in the present specification. The 7122 focused light pattern displays non-uniformities, with wider sections near or at the extreme points of the pattern. Focused areas more diffuse above and below the regions of the end points of the pattern, usually arise from reflectors that are placed slightly away from the focal distance of the same.

The details of the example solar collector 7100 and elements thereof are described below.

Figure 72 illustrates an exemplary constituent reflector 7135, in the present invention referred to as a solar wing assembly. The solar reflector 7135 includes a reflection element 7205 flexed in a parabolic shape, or in the form of a sprue, in a longitudinal direction 7208 and remains flat in the transverse direction 7210. Said deflection of the reflection element 7205 facilitates reflection to focus the light in a line segment located in the focal point of the formed parabolic trough. It should be appreciated that the length of the segment line coincides with the width of the reflection element 7135. The reflection material 7205 can be substantially any low cost material such as a metal foil, a thin glass mirror, a film material thin highly reflective coated on plastic, where the thin film possesses predefined optical properties, for example, failure of absorption in a range of specific wavelengths (for example, green laser of 514 nm or red laser of 647 nm), or predefined mechanical properties type low level elastic constants to provide a tensile strength, etc.

In the example reflector 7135, six support ribs 7215i to 72153, attached to the strength beam 7225, flex the reflection element 7205 in a parabolic shape. For this purpose, the supporting ribs have different sizes and are fixed at different locations on the beam 225 to provide a suitable parabolic profile: The outer ribs 72153 have a first height that is greater than a second rib height 72152, this second height is greater than a third height of the internal ribs 7215i .. It should be noted that a set of support ribs N (a positive integer greater than three) can be employed to support the reflection element 7205. It should be noted that the supporting ribs they can be manufactured substantially with any material with adequate rigidity to provide support and adjust to structural variations and environmental fluctuations. The number N and the material of the supporting ribs (eg plastic, metal, carbon fiber) can be determined based at least in part on the mechanical properties of the reflection element 7205, manufacturing cost considerations, etc.

Various techniques can be used to join the support ribs (eg, support ribs 7215i to 72153) to the beam of the 7225 structure (eye with replacement beam of resistance per beam of structure). In addition, support ribs (e.g., support ribs 72151 to 72153) can maintain a reflection member 7205 through various configurations; for example, as illustrated in the example reflector 7135, the support ribs can hold the reflection element 205. In one aspect of the present innovation, the support ribs 7215i to 72153 can be fabricated as a beam of the part of the integral structure 7225. In another aspect, the support ribs 7215i to 72153 can be attached to a beam of the structure 7225, which has at least the advantage of providing ease of maintenance and adjustment of the reflection reconfiguration. In yet another aspect, support ribs 7215! at 72153 they can slide along the beam of the structure 7225 and be placed in its position.

A female connector 7235 facilitates the coupling of the example reflector 7135 to the main structure 7115 in a sample solar concentrator 7100.

It should be appreciated that the shape of one or more elements in the example reflector 7135 may differ from what is illustrated. For example, the reflection element 7205 can adopt to form such as square, oval, circle, triangle, etc. The beam of the structure 7225 may have a section shape different from the rectangular shape (e.g., circular, elliptical, triangular); the connector 7235 can be adapted accordingly.

Fig. 73A is a diagram 7300 of the junction of a solar reflector 7135 to a main support beam 7115. As illustrated in a parabolic solar collector of example 7100, seven reflectors 7135 are placed at a focal length of the receiver 7120? , with? = 1.2. The 7135 reflectors have the same design focal length, and therefore, a beam of light will be focused on the line segment (eg, focal line). Fluctuations in the conditions of union (for example, variations in the alignment of the reflector (s)) result in the reflector (s) being placed at a distance slightly longer or shorter than the focal length, and consequently a The light beam image projected on the receiver 120 may have a rectangular shape. It should be appreciated that in such a reflector configuration, the pattern of a light beam focused on the 7120y receiver, differs substantially from the dot pattern of the focused light obtained through conventional parabolic mirrors, or V-shaped patterns of light collected formed through a conventional reflector that is a parabola section swept along the second parabolic path.

Alternatively, in one aspect, the solar reflectors 7135 can be attached to the main support beam 7135 in a straight line configuration, or sprue design, in place to be placed at the same focal length of the receiver 7120Y. Figure 73B illustrates a diagram 7350 of said joint configuration. Line 7355 illustrates a junction line in support structure 7135.

Figures 74A and 74B illustrate, respectively, a simple example receiver configuration 400, and an example dual receiver distribution 450. In Figure 74A, a light beam pattern is presented schematically in the receiver 120Y, the Light beam pattern is substantially uniform, with minor distortions in addition to those associated with fluctuations that lead to rectangular light projection. However, such uniformity is achieved with the cost of a limited collection area; for example, two reflector panels 7130i to 7130? with seven constituent reflectors in each panel.

Figure 74B illustrates a sample collector configuration 7450 using two receivers 7120i through 71202 that facilitate a substantial increase in sunlight collection through a larger area, eg, four reflector panels 7130? to 7130 with seven constituent reflectors each. The 7450 configuration provides at least two advantages over the 7400 single receiver configuration: (i) The dual receiver configuration collects twice the radiation flow, and (ii) retains substantial uniformity of the focused light beam in the configuration from simple receiver. The example reflector distribution 7450 is used in the example solar collector 7100.

It should be noted that the implementation of a collection area is so great that in the 7450 distribution within the single receiver configuration, it can lead to a substantial distortion of the focused light beam pattern. Particularly, for a large area collector with a large formation of constituent reflectors including external reflectors substantially distant from the receiver, a distortion of "lacing" can be formed. Therefore, the complexity that comes from the use of a second receiver and circuits and associated active elements, is overcome through the advantages associated with uniform illumination. Figure 75 illustrates a "tie-in" distortion of the light focused on a 7510 receiver located in a central configuration, for a solar concentrator with training panels 7130i to 71304.

Figure 76 illustrates a 7600 diagram of typical light distortions that can be corrected prior to deployment to a solar concentrator, or can be adjusted during scheduled maintenance sessions. Said distortion (s) in the image focused on the receiver 7610, which can be represented in the receiver 7120i or 71202, can be corrected by small adjustments (s)? T of the position of the constituent reflectors, or solar, in a panel reflector (for example, panel 130!).

The adjustment (s) has the object of varying the panel joining angle f to the central support beam 7130. This adjustment (s) can be seen as a "twisting" of rotation that is altered? from a value of 3.45 degrees to 3.45 +? T. Alternatively, or additionally, a second joining angle can be configured < p, the angle between the beam of the structure 225 and a plane containing the main support beam 115, a < p ±? a, con? a < < < p. (Normally, f is 10 degrees.) The result of the adjustment (s) of position, is to move the line of the light beam formed through a single common reflector panel (eg, panel 7130 ^ to illuminate more uniform the receiver 7120, in order to be able to additionally exploit the advantage (s) of the characteristics of the cell, Figure 7 illustrates a diagram 7700 of a fitted case of the distorted pattern displayed in the diagram 7600.

Fig. 78 is a diagram of exemplary embodiments 7800 of a photovoltaic receiver, e.g., receiver 7120i or 71202, for collecting sunlight for energy conversion; for example, electricity to electricity. In a 7800 embodiment, the receiver includes a module of photovoltaic cells (PV), for example, a PV 7810 module. The sets or groups of PV 7820 cells are aligned in the direction of a focused light beam (see, for example, figure 71B). In addition, the sets of PV 7820 cells, or PV active elements, are set in groups of constituent cells N and rows M, where the cells PV constituents within a row, they are connected in series electrical form, and the rows are connected in electric form in parallel; N and M are positive integers. In an example mode 7800, N = 8 and M = 3. Such alignment and electrical connectivity can exploit the aspects of the PV cells, such as vertical multi-junction cells (VMJ) to take the unique advantage of the narrow beam of light focused on the receiver, for example either 7120i or 712Ü2, to maximize the output of electricity. It should be noted that a VMJ cell is monolithic (e.g., integrally linked) and oriented along a specific direction, which normally coincides with a crystalline axis of a semiconductor material that composes the VMJ cell. It should be appreciated that the PV cells used in the PV 7810 module can be substantially any solar cell such as crystalline silicon solar cells, crystalline germanium solar cells, solar cells based on the lll-IV group of semiconductors, solar cells based on CuGaSe, CuInSe-based solar cells, amorphous silicon cells, thin-film tandem solar cells, triple-junction solar cells, nano-structured solar cells, etc.

It should be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment 7800 of a PV receiver may include a serpentine tube (s) 7830, which can be used to circulate a fluid, or liquid cooler, to collect heat for at least two purposes: (1) operate the PV cell (s) in groups or 7820 sets within a range of optimum temperatures, since the efficiency of the PV cell degrades as the temperature increases; and (2) uses heat as a source of thermal energy. In one aspect, the serpentine tube (s) 7830 can be deployed in a pattern that optimizes heat removal. The deployment can be effected by embedding, at least in part, a portion of the serpentine tube (s) 7830 in the material comprising the PV receiver (see, for example, Figure 79A).

Figures 79A to 79B illustrate diagrams 7900 and 7950 of a receiver 7120Y in which an enclosure 7910 is joined to the receiver. The enclosure 7910 can protect a human agent or operator that installs, maintains or services the solar concentrator 100 from exposure to the focused light beam (s) and associated elevated temperatures. The enclosure 7910 includes outlet nozzles 7915 which develop a flow of passive hot air through the PV cells in the 7120Y receiver, in order to reduce the accumulation of concentrated hot air, which can distort the beam of light reaching the module. PV. The expulsion or reduction of a layer of hot air, results in a greater electrical output. The ejection can be improved by adding small active cooling fans in the 7915 nozzles.

Figure 80 is an 8000 performance of a light beam pattern 7122 focused on the 7120Y receiver, which includes PV active elements (illuminated) and serpentine 7830. fluctuations of the pattern are visible; for example, the light beam pattern 7122 is narrower in the central region of the 120Y receiver, while it widens toward the end (s) of the 7120 receiver. Such pattern shape is reminiscent of the "tie-loop" distortion. described above. It should be appreciated that the detrimental effects of performance caused by such fluctuations or distortions of the light beam pattern 7122 can be mitigated through various PV cell layouts, as described below.

Figures 81A to 81B show exemplary embodiments of the PV modules according to aspects of the present innovation. In the embodiment 8140 illustrated in Fig. 81A, the PV receiver is made of a metal plate 8145 in which a PV 8150 module is attached, for example, is bonded through an epoxy or other thermally conductive or electrically conductive adhesive material. insulator, tape or similar bonding material, or otherwise binds to the metal surface of the receiver. In the illustrated embodiment 8140, the PV 8150 module includes a distribution of constituent cells N = 4, converted as square blocks, y = 4 rows. In mode 8140, the PV module includes six cavities 8148 for screwing or clamping the PV module to a support structure, for example, the post 7110. In addition, the illustrated embodiment 1100 includes four additional securing means 8152.

In the embodiment of example 8180, shown in FIG. 81B, the module PV 8190 is made of a metal plate 8185 on which a set of PV 8150 cells is deployed. As described above, the set includes N = 4 cells constituents, converted as square blocks, and M = 4 rows, and the metal plate includes four securing means 8152. In one aspect, in a 8180 embodiment, the metal plate forming the PV module has a semi-open enclosure which can allow the circulation of fluid through the orifices 8192 for cooling of the PV module or collection of thermal energy. It should be appreciated that in the 8180 mode, the PV module does not include a thermal collection or cooling apparatus, such as the serpentine tube (s) 7830 or other conduits, but rather the PV module 8190 can be assembled or coupled with a thermal or cooling collection unit as described below.

Figure 82 shows a mode of a channeled heat collector 8200 that can be mechanically coupled to a PV module (not shown in Figure 82) to extract heat therefrom, in accordance with aspects of the present innovation. The cooling transfer medium or active heat may be present in a fluid circulating through the plurality of channels or conduits Q 8210, with Q being a positive integer. The channeled heat collector 8200, can be machined in a single piece of metal, by example, a piece Al or Cu, or substantially any material with a high thermal conductivity. In one aspect, a first orifice 8240 may allow the coolant fluid to enter the channeled heat sink, and a second orifice allow the cooling fluid to exit. Holes 8220 or 8230 allow the channeled heat collector 8200 to be clamped, for example, screwed or threaded to the PV module (not shown). Additional fasteners 8252 may be present to allow attachment to the PV module. It should be noted that a hard cover sheet (not shown) can fall on the open surface of the channeled heat collector 8200 for closing and sealing, in order to prevent seepage of the cooling fluid, the channeled manifold 8200; the hard cover sheet may be supported by an edge 8254 on the inner side surface of the channeled heat collector 8200. The hard cover sheet may be a thermoelectric material that exploits the heat collected by the fluid circulating through the heat sink channeled, to produce additional electricity that can supplement electricity output from a cooled PV module. As an alternative or additionally, a thermoelectric device can be attached in thermal contact with the hard cover sheet, in order to produce supplementary electricity.

The channeled heat collector 8200 is modular, as it can be mechanically coupled to disparate PV modules, for example, 8180, at a time to collect thermal energy and cool the illuminated PV modules. At least one advantage of the modular design of the channeled heat collector 8200 is that it can be efficiently and practically reused after the operating lifetime of a PV module expires; for example, when a PV module fails to supply an electric current output that is cost effective, the PV module can be separated from the channeled manifold, and a new PV module can be attached to it. At least one other advantage of the channeled heat collector is that the fluid that can act as a heat transfer medium can be selected, at least in part, to accommodate specific heat loads and effectively cool the disparate PV modules that operate with a different radiation, or flow of photons.

In one aspect, the PV elements can be attached directly to the channel manifold 8200, on a surface opposite the surface of the hard cover sheet which closes and seals the channelized manifold. Therefore, the channeled manifold serves as a support plate for the PV cells, while providing cooling or heat extraction. It should be noted that a set of channeled manifolds 8200 can be fastened to a support structure to form a PV receiver; for example, 7120 ^ At least one advantage of the modular configuration of the collector set channelized 8200, is that when the PV elements are attached to each of the collectors in the set and one or more PV elements in a collector is failing, the affected PV elements and the channelized support manifold can be replaced individually without harming the operation of the disparate collectors and associated PV cells in the channeled manifold assembly 8200.

Figures 83A to 83C, illustrate three example scenarios for lighting, through solar light collection through the parabolic solar concentrator 7100, of the active PV element that can be part of the PV 7810 module or any other PV module (s) described here . In one aspect of the present innovation, the active PV element is a monolithic structure (e.g., integrally linked), axially oriented which includes a set of N (N positive integer) constituent, or unit, solar cells ( for example, solar cells based on silicone, solar cells based on GaAs, solar cells based on Ge or nanostructured solar cells) connected in series. The set of solar cells N is illustrated as block 8325. The solar cells produce a series voltage AV = N | AVC along the Z axis 8302 of the structure, where AVC is a constituent cell voltage. The individual PV cells produce energy at low voltages; most of the output of the cells is 0.5 V. Therefore, to generate substantial electric power, the Current tends to be high under the low voltages available. However, the substantive current can cause significant energy losses associated with a series resistance, since said energy losses are proportional to / 2, with / being an electric current carried through the series resistance. Consequently, system level energy losses can increase rapidly with high level current and low voltages. The latter results in solar energy conversion designs using interconnected solar cells in a series configuration, in order to increase the voltage output.

Structure 8325 represents a vertical multiple junction solar cell (V J) of example. In one aspect of a VMJ solar cell, a set of constituent solar cells N is piled along a growth direction Z 8302, wherein each constituent cell has a p-doping layer near a first cell interface with a disparate cell, and a doped-n layer near a second interface, where the first and second interfaces are normal planes for the Z 8302 growth direction. In another aspect of a VMJ cell, under typical operating conditions, a VMJ solar cell of 1 cm2 can produce almost 25 volts because generally ~ 40 constituent cells are connected in series. Therefore, eight VMJ solar cells connected in series electrical form can produce almost 200 V. In addition, the series connection of the constituent solar cells in the VMJ solar cell, can lead to a low current state where the VMJ solar cell does not illuminate uniformly or an open circuit, fault condition, when one or more of the constituent solar cells in the solar cell VMJ is not illuminated, since the current output of a chain of electrically active elements connected in series, such as the constituent solar cells at the time of illumination, it is typically limited by a cell that produces the lowest amount of current. Under non-uniform illumination, the output of energy produced depends substantially on the details of the incident light collected in the VMJ cell, or substantially any active PV element. Therefore, it should be noted that the solar concentrators will be designed in such a way as to provide uniform illumination of the VMJ solar cell, or substantially any active PV element (eg, a thin film tandem solar cell, a solar cell based of crystalline semiconductor, a solar cell based on amorphous semiconductor, a solar cell based on nanostructure ...) interconnected in series.

Figure 83A, displays an example scenario 8300 in which an illustrative focused beam 8305 forms an obloid, covers the entirety of a surface of the PV 8325 element.

Therefore, lighting is considered optimal. Fig. 83B presents an example scenario 8330 that is sub-optimal with respect to the energy or power output as a result of the partial illumination of the constituent solar cells, represented as rectangles, in the PV 8325 active element-for example, the The total width of the unit or the constituent solar cells fail to be illuminated through the focal region 8335. Figure 83C is an example scenario 8340 of an operation fault, eg, zero-output condition, since the region of Approach 8345 fails to illuminate a subset of the set of constituent solar cells in the active element PV 8325, and therefore the energy output is zero since no voltage arises in the unlighted constituent solar cells.

Figure 84 shows a trace 8400 of a computer simulation of light distribution collected through the parabolic concentrator of example 7100. The simulation (e.g., a ray tracing pattern, which may include optical properties of the reflection material 7205 ) reveals a non-uniform pattern of light in the direction Y 8405, normal to the axis of the VMJ cell, and in the orthogonal direction X 8407. The particular scattering characteristics of the light focal area originate from a distribution of positions around the point Focal of multiple reflectors, for example reflectors 7135, comprising a solar collector (for example, solar collector 7100); the multiple reflectors generate multiple relatively misaligned images that are superimposed on the receiver. It should be appreciated that as the collection area increases (eg, area of panels 7130t to 71304) and additional mirrors or reflectors are added, the light distributed at the focal point may become increasingly non-uniform.

Fig. 84 presents diagram 8450 illustrating an example prescribed positioning and alignment of a pair of VMJ cells 8455 relative to the optical image (in a dark gray tone) to which said solar collector, for example, 100 generates; the image in diagram 8450 is the same as that in diagram 8400. One or more VMJ cells, or substantially any of the PV active elements, can be added on the sides of VMJ 8455 cells along address Y 8405; for example, the direction parallel to the upper beam in support structure 7130; generally, a pattern or configuration of VMJ cells that will be distributed to have a reflection symmetry through the main axis, for example, the axis parallel to the directory Y 8405, of the optical image of a focused light beam.

It should be noted that in the solar concentrator that produces thermal energy, this non-uniformity of illumination anticipated by the simulations and observed experimentally, does not affect the performance due to the fact that the energy The thermal is effectively integrated into an illuminated thermal receiver, for example, serpentine tube (s) mounted on the back 7830. However, when the PV cells are located near a focal point (eg, a or a line) of collected light, non-uniform illumination can result in poor illumination of part of the PV cells (see, eg, Figures 83A to 83C) and therefore substantially reduce the energy conversion performance; for example, reduce the energy output of a set of PV cells within a PV module.

It should be appreciated that the solar concentrators described in the present innovation, for example, the 7100 solar concentrator, are designed to tolerate spatial fluctuations (eg, dimensional variations of various structural elements) within the construction of the structure. In addition, solar concentrators described for example 7100, also tolerate environmental fluctuations such as (i) substantial daily temperature gradients, which may be a common occurrence at some deployment sites with desert-like weather conditions (eg, Nevada, United States). , Colorado, United States; North of Australia; etc.); and severe storm conditions such as high-speed winds and hail storms, or similar. It should be understood that environmental fluctuations may affect substantially structural conditions, which in addition to substantially any type of tension (s) can compensate for focused sunlight from a designed or projected focal point. Fluctuations, or variations, normally displace parts of a light pattern focused up or down in the direction of a minor axis of a support beam of the solar receiver, and left or right in the direction of the major axis of the line vertical center line of the support beam. By placing PV active elements (for example, VMJ solar cells, triple-junction solar cells) 7820 with an optimal location, for example, a place referred to informally as a "sweet spot", within the projected focal light pattern, for example, the light pattern that overlaps the pattern of the PV cell (s) can mitigate the deleterious effects associated with such variations in the light patterns, because the PV active element (s) can remain illuminated even though you can move the light bulb.

As described below, the PV elements can be configured or distributed so as to ensure the incidence of light on the PV elements, regardless of substantially the fluctuations of the light source. In one aspect of the present innovation, when orienting the PV cells (for example, VMJ solar cells) in a receiver as described below, the output of a solar collector system Parabolic 7100 can substantially relax non-uniform illumination at the focal spot (eg, point, line or arc) because each unit cell within a VMJ cell can have at least a part of its side section (eg, width) illuminated; see for example Figure 83B and associated description. Accordingly, the solar cells VMJ, or substantially any PV active element, will be oriented with their serial connections aligned with the main axis (e.g., Y 8405) of the optical image.

Figures 85A to 85C illustrate examples of ensemble configurations, or VMJ solar array distributions that can be exploited for power conversion in a 7100 parabolic solar concentrator. Although the description below refers to VMJ solar cells, it should be noted that other alternative or additional PV active elements (e.g., thin film tandem solar cells) can be configured substantially in the same way. Figure 85A shows three sets 8520! at 85203 of K = 2 rows, or chains 8535! and 85352 of VMJ solar cells, where each row includes M = 8 VMJ cells that are connected in series, and each one comprises almost 40 constituent solar cells. Sets 8520i through 85203 are connected through a wired or negative voltage bus 8560 and a positive voltage bus (see also figure 86). The rows are connected in parallel to increase the output of current. It should be noted that the number M (a positive integer) of VMJ cells in a row within a set may be greater or less than eight, based at least in part on design considerations, which may include both commercial aspects ( for example, costs, inventory, purchase orders) as technical aspects (for example, cell efficiency, cell structure). For example, sets 8520i to 85203 may result from a design that aims to generate AV = 200 V through the VMJ cells that produce 25 V each. Similarly, K (a positive integer) can be determined in accordance with design constraints primarily related to the spatial dispersion of the focused light beam in a 7120Y sunlight receiver (see also Figure 84). The sets of VMJ cells are connected in series. An 8524 cable is routed to the back of the solar receiver.

As described above, the focused light tends to be non-uniform across the length of the receiver (oriented along the Y direction 8405) towards the ends of the focused pattern. Therefore, in one aspect, an additional set can be added in a "split" distribution, with four pairs of VMJ cells located at one end, and another four pairs of VMJ solar cells making the balance of the set that is being placed in the other extreme. This "split set" configuration negotiates performance in a set (the division at either end), instead of 2 sets (one at each end). The 2 halves of the division set can be interconnected with an 8560 cable that is routed through and along the rear of the receiver.

Figure 85B illustrates a distribution 8530 in which three rows 8565i to 85653 of the active elements PV are configured. The configuration includes three sets PV 8550i to 85503, connected through a wired line or bus 8560 (also see figure 86). The spatial distribution of the PV active elements is usually wider than an anticipated spatial distribution of a focused light pattern; said width can be estimated through simulations of the kind presented in figure 84. The configuration 8530 can be implemented when the costs of the active PV element (s), for example (VMJ solar cells) are variable. Such configuration can retain the tolerance of the desired system (eg, solar concentrator 7100) to structural fluctuations, manufacturing imperfection (s) (eg, dimension errors) and structural displacements, because it provides a larger target area for the displaced light falls on it. In this configuration scenario, the area of the additional VMJ solar cell is introduced with the introduction of the third row, part of the area may not be illuminated and this is non-operational; however, a net increase in the operation is achieved (for example, illuminated area) and therefore at least one advantage of the 8530 configuration is used which is more radiation. It should be appreciated that the relative cost utility, or commercialization, of the use of a larger VMJ solar cell footprint and a larger beam footprint, is a function at least in part of the relative cost (s) and efficiency of the structure of the 7100 solar concentrator and the reflection elements (for example, mirrors) versus the relative cost (s) and efficiency of the PV active elements (for example, VMJ cells).

Figure 85C illustrates an example configuration 8580, where sets with disparate structures can be adjusted according to an expected spatial variation (see Figure 84) of focused light beam pattern; for example, variations in width along the X-direction 8407 of an image focused along the length of the receiver.

To adjust the distribution of the PV active elements, you can vary the sets in the width (for example, the number of VMJ solar cells in parallel, within a string, or row, can be adjusted along the length of the receiver ). In one aspect, the side assemblies 8582i and 85823, comprise K = 3 rows, 8585i to 85853, and M = 8 PV elements per row, while an assembly of the center 85802 can be K = 2 rows, for example, dd? d? and 85952, of the width of the PV active elements. The sets 8582! to 85823, they are connected in parallel along the wired line, or voltage bus positive, 8590 In scenarios of the example configuration 8500, 8530 and 8580, as well as in any configuration that uses PV active elements (for example, VMJ solar cells) in a chain connected in series, the performance of a set is limited through the PV element with the lowest performance, because said element is a bottleneck in the current output in the series connection, for example, the current output is reduced to the current output of the PV active element with the lowest performance . Therefore, to optimize the performance, the chains of the PV active elements can be with corresponding current, based on a performance characterization conducted in a test bed under substantially similar conditions (e.g., wavelength and intensity of concentration). to the normal operating conditions expected from the solar collector system.

In addition, chains with corresponding current can be distributed geometrically to optimize the generation of energy. For example, when three chains are connected (for example, rows 8565i to 85653) in parallel to form a set, a medium chain (for example, row 85652) can include the PV active elements of the corresponding highest performing current, since that the average chain will probably be placed in the optimal location of the Focused light beam or optical image. In addition, the top chain (for example, 8565i) may be the second highest performance chain, and the bottom chain (for example, 85653) may be the third highest performance chain. In this distribution, when the image moves upwards, the upper chain and the middle chain can be fully illuminated, while the background chain is probably partially illuminated, providing a greater energy output than when the lightning Focused light moves down, thus illuminating the middle and lower chain in its entirety, while the upper chain is partially illuminated. When substantially all groups of PV active elements (for example, VMJ cells) are configured with PV active elements of lower performance in a bottom row, the cells with the highest performance in the middle of the distribution, and the following performance elements higher in the upper chain, a tracking system (e.g., system 8700) used to adjust the position of the collector panels (e.g., 7130i to 71304) can be used to track, at least in part, the position of the sun, to adjust the configuration of the collector panels or reflector (s) in it, so that the image focused by the beam of light moves towards the top of a receiver (for example, 7120Y), during the operation of the concentrator with the object of maximizing electrical power - for example, the middle and upper rows in the 8530 configuration are preferably illuminated. Additionally or alternatively, the tracking system can be used to adjust the position of the collector panels or reflector (s) therein, in order to maximize the energy conversion performance, or electrical output, in scenarios in which the PV elements in a PV module, for example, 7810, have no corresponding current or do not correspond in some other way.

It should be appreciated that the configurations or patterns, or cell size (e.g., length and width) and shape of the PV active elements, are not limited to those illustrated in Figures 85A to 85C or those generally described above. The size and shape of the solar cells may vary to correspond to the concentrated light patterns generated by various possible mirror or reflector constructions. In addition, the distributions or configurations of the PV elements may be lines, squares, arc shapes, lacing or other patterns that take advantage of the characteristics or unique aspects of the PV elements; for example, the monolithic, axially oriented characteristic of VMJ solar cells.

Figures 86A to 86B illustrate two example set configurations of the PV cells, which allow active correction of changes in the lightning pattern of lightning focused according to the aspects described here. The example set configurations 8600 and 8650 allow the passive adjustment of the variation (s) in the focused pattern of the collected sunlight, represented by shaded block 8605. In an 8600 example configuration, three 8610i sets are illuminated at 86103 through the collected ray focused 8605 on an initial configuration of a solar collector, for example, 7100. The electrical output of each set is electrically connected to a + V voltage bus (for example, +200 V) 8676. Likewise, the wired line 8677 is a common negative voltage bus. In one or more alternative modes or configurations, the connection to the bus 8626 is achieved through the blocking diode (s); for example, in the 8680 configuration of FIG. 86C, a blocking diode 8684, 1886 and 8688 is inserted between the bus 8626 and the output of the modules 86IO1, 86102 and 16103, respectively. Blocking diodes can prevent backflow of bus 8626 in a PV array that is nonfunctional, or is underperforming due to an internal fault or lack of lighting. Each set includes two rows (M = 2) of eight (N = 8) PV elements. At the time of a variation, for example, a structural change or failure condition, such as the breaking of a reflection element, for example, 7205, the focused beam 8605 can change the position in a receiver, for example, 7120 ^ such as illustrated by an arrow open in the drawing, the focused pattern 8605 can move to the sides and as a result of this, it can stop illuminating the first pair 8615 of the PV active elements, connected in parallel, in the set 8610 !. To avoid the permanence of the open circuit condition that may arise from the lack of illumination of the first pair of PV elements 8615, an auxiliary, or redundant pair of PV 8620 cells can be placed in the vicinity of the PV 86103 assembly, and connected in electrical form in parallel with the pair 8615; the electrical connection illustrated through the cables 8622 and 8624. Accordingly, the illumination of the auxiliary pair 8620 leads to a closed circuit configuration of the 8610 ^ set and retains its energy conversion performance despite the displacement of the focused light beam 8615 In an example configuration 8650, three sets 8610i to 86103 are illuminated by the focused collected beam 8605 in an initial configuration of a solar collector, for example, 7100. The auxiliary cell pair, or redundant 8670, allows to retain the performance of the module 866O3, even when a displacement (see open arrow) of the collected light beam focused 8605, results in the pair of PV 8665 cells not being illuminated. As described above, the parallel electrical connection of the auxiliary pair of PV 8670 elements and the pair of cells 8665, leads to a closed current circuit that allows the performance of the PV cell assembly 86603 is maintained substantially with respect to ideal or near-ideal lighting conditions (see also FIGS. 83A to 83C). The electrical connection between the 8670 and 8665 pairs is enabled through cables 8622 and 8624. The electrical output of each set is electrically connected to a + V voltage bus (for example, +200 V) 8626; in one or more alternative modes, the connection to the bus 1626 is achieved through the blocking diode (s).

In additional or alternative embodiments, the first blocking diode can be electrically connected in series between the pair 8615 and the second pair of PV cells in the module 8610 ^ in addition to the second blocking diode electrically connected between the output of the auxiliary pair 8620 and the pair of PV cells 8615. In one aspect, the first blocking diode may be diode 8684, which may be disconnected from bus 8626 and the output of set 8610i and reconnected as described. It is noted that the second blocking diode is additional to diodes 8684, 8686 and 8688. When the sets 8610! at 86IO3 they light up normally, for example, the collected sunlight pattern 8605 covers all three sets, the first inserted blocking diode does not affect the operation of set 86IO1 or the entire PV module of three sets. As described above, the auxiliary cells 8620 are electrically connected to the pair 8615 in an OR distribution, which avoids an open circuit condition. When the pair PV array 8615 does not light due to a shift of the focused light pattern 8605, the first blocking diode prevents current backflow to the 8615 pair, due to a sub-performance or non-performance condition, while the second blocking diode it allows the output of electric current of the auxiliary pair 8620 in the PV cells that remain illuminated, and therefore functional, within the assembly 8610i. A similar embodiment may be considered that includes blocking diodes in the 8650 configuration. However, in said embodiment, the first diode may be presented in the diode 8688 after the series reconnection between the first pair (left) of PV cells of the set 86103, and the rest of the PV elements in the set.

It should be noted that by the time the VMJ cells comprise the sets 86IO1 through 86103, the high reverse slope breaking voltage associated with the VMJ cells, makes the connection of the bypass diodes between the VMJ cell subset (s) unnecessary within the a set However, for PV elements in addition to VMJ cells, for example, triple junction solar cells, said bypass diodes may be included within each PV array of said PV elements, to mitigate the non-operation conditions that may result from the failure of the PV elements.

The passive nature of the adjustment arises from the fact that PV performance is retained substantially - the degree to which the energy conversion performance is retained, it is directed at least in part by the energy conversion efficiency of the auxiliary pair 8620 with respect to the efficiency of the PV 8615 elements. Although the passive adjustment is illustrated in set configurations 8600, 8650 and 8680 with simple auxiliary pairs, larger auxiliary sets, for example, two pairs, can be used to accommodate the shift (s) in the focused light beam pattern. It should be noted that the largest redundant pairs can also be used in configurations with blocking diodes in substantially the same manner as described above. In one aspect, a PV module consisting of a group of PV arrays used for energy conversion, may include auxiliary cells 8620 and 8670, to accommodate shifts of the light pattern focused in both directions along the axis of the pattern. In addition, the auxiliary or redundant PV cells can be placed in alternative or additional positions around the assemblies 8610L 86102 or 86103, to passively correct the operation when the focused pattern 8605 moves in alternate directions. It should be appreciated that the inclusion of one or more pairs of auxiliary or redundant PV cells may allow the operation of the largest set of PV cells to be retained; as described, a simple auxiliary pair of PV elements can protect a complete module of NxM elements.

Figure 87 is a block diagram of an example adjustment system 8700 that allows the adjustment of the position (s) of a solar collector or reflection panel (s) thereof, to maximize a performance metric of the solar collector according to the aspects described here. The adjustment system 8700 includes a monitor component 8720 that can supply operation data from the solar concentrator to the control component 8740, which can adjust a position of the solar concentrator or one or more parts thereof in order to maximize a performance metric. extracted from the operation data. The control component 8740, for example, an entity related to a computer that can be either a hardware, firmware, or software, or any combination thereof, can perform the tracking or adjustment of the position of the solar collector or parts of the same, for example, one or more panels such as 7130i to 71304 or one or more reflection assemblies 7135. In one aspect, said tracking comprises at least one of (i) collecting data through the measurements or accessing a database of local or remote data, (ii) drive the motor (s) to adjust the position of elements within the solar concentrator, or (iii) report the condition (s) of the solar concentrator, such as energy conversion performance metrics ( for example, output current, heat transferred ...) the response of the controlled elements and substantially any type of diagnostics. It should be appreciate that the control component 8740 may be internal or external to the adjustment component 8710, which by itself may be either a centralized or distributed system, and may be presented in a computer that may comprise a processing unit, an architecture of data bus and system and a memory storage.

The monitor component 8720 can collect data associated with the performance of the solar concentrator, and provide the data to a performance metric generator component 8725, also referred to in the present invention, as performance metric generator 8725, which can evaluate a performance metric based at least in part on the data. A performance metric can include at least one energy conversion efficiency, one current output converted by energy, one thermal energy production or the like. The 8735 diagnostic component can receive a value (s) of the generated performance metric and report a condition of the solar concentrator. In one aspect, the condition (s) can be reported at various levels based less on the granularity of the collected operating data; for example, for data collected at a set level within a PV module, the diagnostic component 8735 can report the condition (s) at the set level. The reported condition (s) can be retained in the 8760 memory in order to produce historical operation data, which can be used to generate operating trends.

Based at least in part on the performance metric (s) generated, the control component 1740 can operate an actuator component 8745 to adjust a position of at least one of the solar concentrator or parts thereof, such as one or more reflectors deployed inside one or more panels that form the solar concentrator. The 8740 control component can operate the 8745 actuator component interactively in a closed feedback loop, in order to maximize one or more performance metrics: In each interaction of the position correction performed by the 8745 actuator component, the component 8740 control can signal the monitor component 8720 to collect operational data and feed back that data, in order to further adjust the operating position until a performance metric is satisfactory within a predetermined tolerance, for example, a acceptable performance threshold value. It should be appreciated that the position adjustments made by the 8700 adjustment system are directed to focus the sunlight collected on the solar concentrator, in a way that maximizes the performance of the concentrator. In one aspect, as described above, the PV module (s) that includes the formation (s) of the highest performance PV elements in a top row within a set, the tracking system 8700 can be configured to mitigate the shifts of the image focused by the light towards the lower area of the receiver (e.g., 7120) to ensure that the operation remains within a high performance regime.

The adjustment component 8710 may also allow automatic electrical reconfiguration of PV elements or groups of PV elements into one or more PV modules used in a solar concentrator 8705. At least for this purpose, in one aspect, the monitor component 8720 may collect operation data and generate one or more performance metrics. The monitor component 8720 can carry the one or more performance metrics generated to the control component 8740, which can reconfigure the electrical connectivity between a plurality of PV elements of one or more sets associated with the one or more performance metrics generated, in order to maintain a desired performance of the 8705 solar concentrator. In one aspect, the electrical reconfiguration can be achieved interactively, through the successive collection of performance data through the monitor component 8720. The logic (not shown) ) used to configure or electrically reconfigure the plurality of PV elements of the one or more assemblies, can be retained in memory 8760. In one aspect, control component 8740 can perform electrical configuration or reconfiguration of the plurality of PV elements through the configuration component 8747, which may either activate or deactivate various PV elements in the plurality of PV elements, or generate additional or alternative electrical paths between the various elements within the plurality of elements. to achieve convenient electrical adjustments that provide or almost provide, an objective performance. In one or more alternative embodiments, the reconfiguration of the plurality of PV elements can be implemented mechanically, through the movement of the various PV elements in the plurality of elements. At least one advantage of the automatic reconfiguration of the PV module (s) in the solar collector 8705 is that the operational performance is maintained at a substantial desired level without the intervention of an operator; therefore, the 8710 adjustment component converts the solar collector 8705 to self-repair.

The example system 8700 includes one or more processor (s) 8750 configured to confer, at least in part, the described functionality of the adjustment component 8710, and the components therein or components associated therewith. The processor (s) 8750 may comprise various considerations of the computing elements type programmable formations with field output, application-specific integrated circuits and substantially any chip set with processing capabilities, in addition of single or multiple processor architectures, and the like. It should be appreciated that each of the one or more 8750 processor (s) can be a centralized element or a distributed element. In addition, the processor (s) 8750 can be functionally coupled to the tuning component 8710 and the component (s) therein, and the memory 8760 via a bus, which can include at least one system bus, an address bus , a data bus or a memory bus. The processor (s) 8750 may execute code instructions (not shown) stored in the memory 8760, or other memory (s), to provide the described functionality of the example system 8700. Such code instructions may include program modules or applications. of software or firmware that implement various methods described in the present application and associated, at least in part, with the functionality of the example system 8700.

In addition to coding instructions or logic to carry out monitoring and control, the 1860 memory can retain the report (s) of the performance metric, the record (s) of the adjusted position of the solar concentrator, the stamp (s) of the time of a position correction implemented or similar.

Figures 88A to 88B represent disparate views of a mode of a sun light receiver 8800 that exploits a wide collector according to the aspects described herein. As illustrated, the 8800 sunlight receiver includes a group of PV 8810 modules, each with a group of PV sets illustrated as squares; each group of PV assemblies is joined to a channelized collector 1240 ?, with = 1, 2,3,4. The channeled collectors 8200! to 82004 are attached to a guide 8820, which is attached to, or integral with, a support structure 8825, which can be coupled to a support mast such as 7130; although illustrated as having a loaded section, support structure 8825 can be fabricated with disparate sections. The channel collector 8200? at 82004, they can extract heat from the group of PV 8810 modules. In addition, the sun light receiver 8800 includes an open pickup guide 8820, also referred to as an 8820 guide, with a stepped-opening side section (FIG. 18A) and a cross section. rectangular top (figure 88B); the guide 8820 may be made of metal, ceramics or coated ceramics, or molten materials, or substantially of any material that is highly reflective in the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. It should be noted that the outer surface of the guide 8820 can be coated with thermoelectric material for the conversion of energy as a by-product of heating the guide resulting from the incident sunlight. As described above, electricity produced in thermoelectric form can supplement the electricity production of the PV 8810 module. In addition, the guide 8820 can include one or more conduits 8815, normally internal to the wall (s) of, or embedded within, the guide 8820, which can allow the circulation of a fluid for thermal collection; the circulation fluid can be at least a part of the fluid circulating through channeled heat collectors 8200 ?.

One advantage of the wide collector receiver is that the incident light on the inner walls of the wide guide 8820 is reflected and scattered in multiple cases, and therefore produces a uniformity of incident light in the group of PV modules 8810. It should be noted that sunlight hits directly on the PV 8810 module, or it can be reflected and scattered inside the guide 8820, and collected after one or more successive scattering events. The angle formed between the main sides of the guide 8820 and the platform formed by the channel manifolds 8200i to 82004 can dictate, at least in part, a degree of uniformity of the resulting light incident on the PV 8810 module.

Figure 89 displays an alternative example mode of a solar receiver 8900 that exploits a wide collector according to the aspects described herein. The guide 8820 (shown in a sectional view) is attached to a set of two heat collectors and heat transfer elements 8920! and 89202; each of the heat collectors includes a channeled structure substantially equal to 8210, and therefore operates substantially in the same way as the channeled heat collector 8200. As described above, guide 8820 includes a conductor (s) 8930 that allows circulation of the fluid to cool the heat pickup or guide. Similarly, the 8920 heat collectors! and 89202 have a conductor (s) 8940 that allows the passage of the cooling fluid (s), which additionally enables cooling and heat collection. The heat transfer elements 8920i and 89202 are attached to a support plate 8917 which is an integral part of the support structure 8915. Although two heat collectors 8920i and 89202 are illustrated, there may be additional heat collectors in the collector wide 8900, as permitted by the size of the support plate 8917. Bolted or attached to the 8910i and 8920i heat collectors, there is a set of three PV 8140 modules. It should be noted that each of the PV modules are in contact thermal with heat collectors; however, they do not join in the heat collectors but rather are fastened to them through fastening means included in the PV modules (see Figure 81). In addition, the additional PV modules 8140 can be deployed as space constraints imposed by the size of each of the heat collectors allow. As described above, the wide collector or receiver 8900, allows light to be distributed almost uniformly in the PV 8400 modules, and enables the collection of thermal energy. Further, the distribution of each one of the modules PV 8400 can be served or replaced in independent form, with a permanent reduction in the cost (s) of operation and maintenance.

Figure 90 illustrates a ray tracing simulation 9000 of the incidence of light on the surface of the PV 8810 module resulting from multiple reflections on the inner surface of the guide 8820. In the simulation, the light beams 9005 (converted as dense lines) oriented randomly within a predetermined angular range, is directed towards the wide collector, shown as contours 9030 and 9020, and can reach the PV module, modeled as the 9010 region. The collection of the incidence events, by example, accumulation of rays reaching the surface of the PV module in the model, illustrated as the 9010 region, allows the generation of a simulated developing detector profile, at least semi-quantitatively. Figure 91 presents a simulated image 9110 of light collected in the PV 8810 module in a wide-collector receiver with the 2020 guide. The simulated image of the collected light reveals that multiple reflections in the internal pairs of the 8820 guide provide a collection of substantially uniform light, which can reduce the complexity of the PV cell assemblies in the PV 8810 module.

Under the systems and elements of examples described above, it will be possible to better appreciate an exemplary method that can be implemented according to the subject matter described, with reference to the flow diagrams of figures 92 and 93. As indicated above, for purposes of simplicity in the explanation, the example methods are presented and described as a series of actions; however, it will be understood and it will be appreciated that the subject matter described and claimed is not limited by the order of actions, since some actions may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other actions than those shown and described in the present specification. For example, it will be understood and it will be appreciated that a method can be represented alternatively, as a series of interrelated states or events, such as in a state diagram or interaction diagram. In addition, not all illustrated actions are necessarily required to implement the example method in accordance with the present specification. Furthermore, it should be further appreciated that the method (s) described herein and throughout this specification has the ability to be stored in a manufacturing article, or computer readable medium, to facilitate the transportation and transfer of said method. (s) to the computers for execution, and therefore implementation, through a processor or for storage of a memory.

In particular, Figure 92 presents a flow diagram of an example method 9200 for using parabolic reflectors to concentrate light for energy conversion. In action 9210, a parabolic reflector is assembled. The assembly includes flexing a reflection element, originally planar (eg, a thin glass mirror) in a parabolic section, or through a shape, through support ribs of various sizes attached to the support beam. In one aspect, the initially planar reflective material is rectangular in shape, and the support beam is oriented along the main axis of the rectangle. Various materials and joining means can be employed, including an integrated action for ribs and support beam, for mass production or assembly of the parabolic reflector.

In action 9220, a plurality of formations of the parabolic reflectors assembled in a support structure are mounted. The number of assembled parabolic reflectors that are included in each of the formations depends at least in part on a desired size of a solar light collection area, which can be determined primarily by the intended utility for the collected light. In addition, the size of the formations is also affected, at least in part, by a desired uniformity of a light beam pattern collected at a focal point in a receiver. Normally increased uniformity is achieved with smaller training sizes. In one aspect of the present innovation, the parabolic reflectors are placed at the same focal distance of the receiver in order to increase the uniformity of the collected light pattern.

In action 9230, a position of each reflector in the plurality of formations is adjusted to optimize a concentrated beam of light in a receiver. The adjustment can be implemented at the time of deployment of a solar concentrator, or at the time of use in a test phase or in a production mode. In addition, adjustment can be carried out, while operating the solar concentrator based at least in part on the measured operating data and related performance metrics generated from the data. The adjustment usually aims to achieve a pattern of light collected uniformly in the receiver, which includes a PV module for energy conversion. In addition to uniformity, the light pattern is adjusted for the substantially total focus on the PV active elements (eg, solar cells in the PV module) to increase the performance of the module. The adjustment can be carried out automatically through a tracking system installed in it, or coupled in a functional way to the solar collector. Such an automatic system can increase receiver complexity because circuits associated with a component will be installed in the receiver of control and related measurement devices, in order to implement the tracking or optimization. In addition, the costs associated with the increased complexity can be compensated by the increased performance of the PV module, as a result of the retention of an optimal solar concentration configuration of the reflectors within the array (s).

In action 9240, a photovoltaic module is configured in the receiver according to a pattern of light concentrated in the receiver. In one aspect of the present innovation, even an optimum configuration of the mounted parabolic reflectors can result in a non-uniform shape of a light beam pattern focused on the receiver, due at least in part to one of the surface imperfections. (s) reflection of the reflectors, torsional distortion of the reflection surface (s) and the associated distortion of the reflected light pattern, the accumulation of spots on the reflecting surface (s) or the like. Accordingly, PV cells such as VMJs, thin-film tandem solar cells, triple-junction solar cells, or nanostructured solar cells in the PV module can be distributed in sets of disparate shapes, or units, (Figures 15A to 15C). ), in order to increase the exposure to the collected light and thus increase the energy conversion performance. In addition, the configuration of the PV module it may include distributing auxiliary PV elements (eg, 1620 or 1670) to passively correct the displacements or distortions of the collected light pattern.

In action 9250, a thermal collection device is installed in the receiver to collect the heat generated through light collection. In one aspect of the present innovation, the thermal collection device may be at least one of a metal serpentine or a ducted collector that circulates a fluid to collect and transport heat. In another aspect, the thermal energy collection device can be a thermoelectric device, which converts heat into electricity to supplement photovoltaic energy conversion.

Figure 93 is a flow diagram of an example method 9300 for adjusting a position of a solar concentrator to achieve predetermined performance according to the aspects described herein. This example method 9300 can be implemented through an adjustment component, for example, 8710, or a processor thereon or functionally coupled thereto. Although illustrated for a solar concentrator, the example method 9300 may be implemented to adjust a position of one or more parabolic reflectors. In action 9310, the performance data of a solar concentrator is collected through either the measurement (s) or retrieval of the database, which includes current and historical operating data. In action 9320, the condition (s) of the solar concentrator is reported. In action 9330, a performance metric is generated based at least in part on the performance data collected. A performance metric can include at least one energy conversion efficiency, one current output converted to energy, one thermal energy production or the like. In addition, the performance metric can be generated for a group of sets of PV elements in a PV le, for a single set, or for a set of one or more constituent PV elements within a set. In action 9340, it is evaluated if the performance metric is satisfactory. In one aspect, said evaluation may be based on a set of one or more predefined threshold values for the performance metric, with a satisfactory performance metric defined as a performance above one or more threshold values; the set of one or more threshold values can be established by an operator that manages the solar concentrator.

When the result of the evaluation action 9340 indicates that the performance metric is satisfactory, the flow is directed to action 9310 to carry out additional data collection. In one aspect, the flow may be redirected to action 9310, after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, for example, 1 hour, 12 hours, one day.

In another aspect, before directing the flow to action 9310, a message can be carried to an operator, for example, through a terminal or computer, consulting whether a collection of additional performance data is desired. When the result of the evaluation action 2340 reveals that the performance metric is not satisfactory, or that it is below one or more threshold values, a position of the solar concentrator is adjusted in the action 9350, and the flow is directed to the action 9310 for collecting additional data.

As used in the present specification, the term "processor" can refer substantially to any computing processing unit or device comprising, but not limited to, a simple center processor; simple processors with the ability to execute multi-chain software; multiple center processors; multi-center processors with multi-chain software execution capability; multi-center processors with multi-chain hardware technology; parallel platforms; and parallel platforms with distributed shared memory. In addition, a processor can refer to an integrated circuit, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a programmable field output array (FPGA), a programmable logic controller (PLC), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), an output logic or transistor independent, independent hardware components or any combination thereof, designed to carry out the functions described herein. Processors can exploit nano-scale architectures, such as, but not limited to, molecular and point-quantum transistors, connectors and outputs, in order to optimize the use of space or increase the performance of the user's equipment.

In the present specification, terms such as "warehouse", "data warehouse", "data storage", "database" and substantially any other storage component relevant to the operation and functionality of a component, refers to to "memory components" or entities presented in a "memories" or components that comprise the memory. It will be appreciated that the memory components described herein may be either volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory.

By way of illustration, and not limitation, the non-volatile memory may include a read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable ROM (EEPROM), or memory flash. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM), which acts as an external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in many forms such as synchronous RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data range SDRAM (DDR SDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and direct Rambus RAM (DRRAM). In addition, the described memory components of the systems or methods of the present invention are intended to include, but not be limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

Various aspects or features described herein can be implemented as a method, apparatus or article of manufacture using standard programming and / or engineering techniques. In addition, various aspects described in the present specification can also be implemented through program modules stored in a memory, and executed through a processor, or other combination of hardware and software, or hardware and firmware. The term "article of manufacture" as used in the present invention, is intended to comprise a computer program accessible from any device, carrier or computer-readable medium. For example, the computer-readable medium may include but is not limited to magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic strips ...), optical discs (e.g., compact disc (CD), versatile disc). digital (DVD), blu-ray disc (BD) ...), smart cards and flash memory devices (for example, card, insert, coding unit).

In particular and with respect to various functions carried out by the components, devices, circuits, systems and the like described above, the terms (including a reference to a "medium") used to describe said components, are projected to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component that performs the specific function of the described component (for example, a functional equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the structure described, which performs the function in the aspects of example here illustrated In this regard, it will also be recognized that the various aspects include a system, as well as a computer-readable medium that has executable computer instructions to carry out the actions and / or events of the various methods.

The word "example" is used in the present invention to mean that it serves as an example, case or illustration. Any aspect or design herein described as "exemplary" will not necessarily be constructed as preferred or advantageous with respect to other aspects or designs. In addition, the examples are provided solely for purposes of clarity and understanding, and are not intended to limit the present innovation or a relevant part of it in any way. It will be appreciated that a plurality of additional or alternative examples could have been presented, but have been omitted by purposes of brevity.

What was described above, includes examples of the present innovation. Of course, it is not possible to describe every combination of components or conceivable methodologies for the purposes of describing the present innovation, but those skilled in the art will recognize that many additional combinations or swaps of the innovation are possible. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to encompass all such alterations, modifications and variations that are within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the claims, the term is meant to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising", since "comprising" is interpreted when it is used as a transition word in a claim.

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1. A system that facilitates the generation of solar concentrator tests, where the system includes: a plurality of flat reflectors distributed in a sprue, which concentrates light in a common focal length pattern; Y a solar concentrator testing system that emits light at the moment in which the subset of the plurality of planar reflectors compares the reflected light against a standard, and determine the quality of the subset of the plurality of planar reflectors based on the comparison.

2. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the emitted light is laser radiation.

3. The system as described in claim 2, characterized in that the light emitted is laser radiation modulated.

4. The system as described in claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises a laser emission component that emits the laser radiation modulated in the subset of the plurality of flat receivers.

5. The system as described in claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises a receiving component that recovers the reflected modulated light for the preparation.

6. The system as described in the claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises at least one additional receiving component that recovers the reflected modulated light for comparison.

7. The system as described in claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises a processor component that performs the comparison.

8. The system as described in claim 7, characterized in that the processor is at least one of a laptop, a notepad, a desktop computer, a smartphone, a handheld computer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA) ).

9. The system as described in claim 3, characterized in that it comprises an artificial intelligence component (Al) that employs at least one probabilistic analysis or statistical basis, which infers an action that a user wishes to be carried out in a manner automatic

10. A polar assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a panel assembly that is physically coupled with an energy harvesting panel; Y the base assembly that physically engages with a base and aligns the polar assembly with respect to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the panel assembly is configured so that the energy collection panel is located on a plane of one axis of the base and rotates around one axis of the base and the center of gravity of the energy collection panel is around the polar assembly.

11. The system as described in the claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a first positioning component for facilitating the rotation of the panel assembly on the ascension axis with respect to the movement of the sun through the sky.

12. The system as described in the claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a second positioning component for facilitating the inclination of the energy harvesting panel through a range of angles for positioning the energy harvesting panel with respect to a declination angle of the sun.

13. The system as described in the claim 12, characterized in that the first and second positioning components are stepperless brushless motors CD.

14. The system as described in claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a positioning controller that controls the position of the polar assembly with respect to the sun.

15. The system as described in claim 14, characterized in that the positioning controller determines the position of the polar assembly based on the length of the polar assembly, the latitude of the polar assembly, the date and time information, the calculated position of the sun .

16. The system as described in claim 10, characterized in that the energy harvesting panel is rotated around the base assembly to a safety position, or to a position that facilitates access for maintenance or installation.

17. The system as described in claim 16, characterized in that the alignment of the base assembly is adjusted to facilitate the location of the energy harvesting panel to a safety position, or to a position to facilitate access for maintenance or installation.

18. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the alignment of the base assembly is adjusted to facilitate the location of the energy harvesting panel to a safety position, or to a position to facilitate access for maintenance or installation.

19. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an artificial intelligence component to assist with the determination of the polar mounting position.

20. The system as described in the claim 1, characterized in that the energy collection panel is a mirror surface, is a photovoltaic element, is an energy absorbing material or a combination thereof.

21. A system to track the position of the sun, to determine the optimal positioning to direct sunlight, where the system comprises: a solar light tracking component that distinguishes at least one light source as direct sunlight, based at least in part on the determination of a collimation of the light source; Y a positioning component that modifies a position of a device associated with the solar light tracking component, based at least in part on a position of the light source distinguished as direct sunlight.

22. The system as described in the claim 21, characterized in that the solar light tracking component comprises a ball lens that receives the light source and reflects the light source on one or more quadrant cells, the collimation of the light source is determined at least in part, measuring the size of a focus point of the light source reflected on the one or more quadrant cells.

23. The system as described in the claim 22, characterized in that the positioning component modifies the position of the device based at least in part on the location of a focus point on the one or more quadrant cells.

24. The system as described in claim 21, characterized in that the solar light tracking component further distinguishes the light source as direct sunlight, at less in part, by measuring a wavelength and a polarization level of the light source.

25. The system as described in claim 24, characterized in that the solar light tracking component comprises at least one filter that determines an intensity and / or spectrum of the wavelength of the light source based at least in part on reject the passage of light outside of a range used by direct sunlight.

26. The system as described in claim 24, characterized in that the solar light tracking component comprises a plurality of differently angled polarizers, which determine the polarization level of the light source based at least in part on measuring a radiation level of the light source after passing through each of the polarizer pluralities.

27. The system as described in claim 26, characterized in that the measured radiation levels of the light source in each plurality of polarizers are similar indicating the level of polarization, to distinguish the light source as direct sunlight.

28. The system as described in claim 24, characterized in that the solar light tracking component further distinguishes the light source as direct sunlight based at least in part on the determination of a lack of substantial modulation.

29. The system as described in claim 21, characterized in that it further comprises a clock component from which the position of a device associated with the sunlight tracking component is initially adjusted according to an anticipated position of direct sunlight.

30. A system, characterized in that it comprises: a procurement component that collects metadata from a position with respect to the severity of a concentrator with the energy harvesting capacity of a celestial energy source; Y an evaluation component that compares the position against the desired position of the concentrator in relation to the celestial energy source, where the comparison is used to determine a way in which to perform an operation to increase the effectiveness of the concentrator, where the position The desired concentration of the concentrator provides a maximum obtainable current of at least one photovoltaic cell.

31. The system as described in the claim 30, characterized in that it also comprises a conclusion component that determines, if the movement should occur as a function of a comparison result.

32. The system as described in the claim 31, characterized in that it further comprises a production component that generates an address set, wherein the address set instructs how the movement should occur.

33. The system as described in the claim 32, characterized in that it further comprises a feedback component that determines whether the address set resulted in the desired at the time when the address set is implemented by a movement component.

34. The system as described in the claim 33, characterized in that it further comprises an adaptation component that modifies the operation of the production component with respect to the determination related to the address set.

35. The system as described in claim 30, characterized in that it further comprises a correction component that automatically corrects a misalignment, or a compensation of an entity that measures the position of the concentrator with respect to gravity.

36. The system as described in claim 35, characterized in that it further comprises a determination component that identifies misalignment or compensation.

37. The system as described in the claim 30, characterized in that it further comprises a counting component that calculates the desired position of the energy source used by the evaluation component in the comparison.

38. The system as described in the claim 30, characterized in that the metadata is collected from an inclined meter.

39. The system as described in claim 30, characterized in that it also comprises a location component that concludes whether a location of an energy source can be determined, and the evaluation component operates at the time of a negative conclusion.

40. A method, characterized in that it comprises: comparing a calculated location of an energy collector against an expected location of the energy collector, where the calculated location is based on the severity exerted on the energy collector; Y conclude if the energy collector should move based on a comparison result and a cost-utility analysis.

41. The method as described in claim 40, characterized in that it further comprises computerizing the expected location of the energy collector, wherein the computation is based on the date, time, length of the energy collector, and latitude of the energy collector.

42. The method as described in claim 40, characterized in that the conclusion occurs through the implementation of at least one artificial intelligence technique.

43. The method as described in the claim 42, characterized in that the at least one artificial intelligence technique enables a cost-utility analysis for the benefit of moving the energy collector versus an expense associated therewith, wherein the expense comprises the energy consumption.

44. The method as described in claim 40, characterized in that it further comprises producing a set of instructions on how to move the energy collector to approach the expected location.

45. The method as described in the rei indication 44, characterized in that it further comprises transferring the set of instructions to a movement entity, wherein the motion entity is associated with the energy collector and implements the instruction set.

46. The method as described in the claim 40, characterized in that it further comprises calculating the location of the energy collector through the use of an inclinometer.

47. A system, characterized in that it comprises: means for calculating the location of a solar energy collector through metadata analysis that is related to the severity exerted on the solar energy collector and based on a maximum current of at least one photovoltaic cell; means to computerize a desired location of the solar energy collector, where the calculation is based on the date, time, length of the solar energy collector, latitude of the solar energy collector and an ecliptic open-loop calculation; means for comparing the calculated location of the solar energy collector against the desired location of the solar energy collector; Y means to calculate if the solar energy collector should move based on a result of the comparison and cost-utility analysis.

48. The system as described in the rei indication 47, characterized in that it also comprises means for obtaining the metadata that are related to the severity exerted on the solar energy collector, of means for measuring a force exerted by gravity.

49. The system as described in the claim 47, characterized in that the means to conclude if the solar energy collector must be moved, comprises means to perform the cost-utility analysis for the benefit of moving the solar energy collector and the associated expense, wherein the expense comprises the consumption of energy.

50. The system as described in the claim 48, characterized in that it also comprises: means for identifying a misalignment, or a compensation of the means for measuring a position of the solar energy collector with respect to gravity; Y means for correcting misalignment or compensation of the means for measuring the position of the solar energy collector with respect to gravity.

51. The system as described in claim 48, characterized in that it further comprises: means for producing an address set, wherein the address set instructs how the solar energy collector must be moved and is implemented through a collector displacement entity; means for transferring the address set to the collector shift entity, wherein the collector offset entity implements the address set; means for determining whether the address set results in the desired at the time when the address set is implemented by the collector displacement entity; means to modify the operation of the means of production.

52. A method for mass-producing solar collectors, characterized in that it comprises: forming a solar wing in a parabolic shape, wherein the solar wing comprises a plurality of supporting ribs; joining a reflection surface to the solar wing to create an assembly, wherein each plurality of support ribs it comprises a different height between the reflection surface and a point of contact with the solar wing to create a parabolic shape; Y forming a formation with a plurality of solar wing assemblies.

53. The method as described in claim 52, characterized in that it further comprises: join the formation to a resistance structure.

54. The method as described in claim 53, characterized in that it further comprises equipping the resistance structure with a plurality of photovoltaic cells.

55. The method as described in claim 52, characterized in that the formation of the solar wing in the parabolic form, comprises: joining the plurality of supporting ribs to a supporting beam, wherein the height of each supporting rib is selected to create the parabolic shape, wherein a height of the supporting ribs to the middle of the supporting beam, is more short that a height of the support ribs at each end of the support beam.

56. The method as described in claim 52, characterized in that the junction of the reflection surface to the solar wing comprises: place the reflection surface in a plurality of support ribs; Y securing the reflection surface to the plurality of support ribs.

57. The method as described in claim 52, characterized in that the junction of the reflection surface to the solar wing comprises: sliding the reflection surface over the plurality of support ribs and below the mirror support fasteners; Y Secure the reflection surface at both ends of the solar wing.

58. A system for concentrating solar energy, characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of solar concentrators having PV cells; a heat regulating assembly having ducts carrying a cooling means for the heat dissipation associated with the PV cells, wherein the flow of the cooling medium is controlled by a plurality of valves; Y a control component that controls the operation of the valves in real time, based on the data collected from the system and temperature of the plurality of solar concentrators.

59. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that a solar concentrator as part of the plurality of solar concentrators, is a solar thermal.

60. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that an additional solar concentrator as part of the plurality of solar concentrators includes a modular distribution of photovoltaic (PV) cells.

61. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that the data includes at least the temperature, pressure, or flow range of the cooling medium.

62. The system as described in the claim 60, characterized in that the data is the temperature of the photovoltaic cells.

63. The system as described in claim 60, characterized in that it further comprises a pump (s) that facilitates the flow of the cooling medium through the conduits.

64. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that the conduit is a pipe.

65. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that the cooling medium flows freely through the conduit.

66. The system as described in claim 58, characterized in that the flow of the cooling medium is pressurized.

67. The system as described in the claim 58, characterized in that it also comprises an artificial intelligence component that facilitates the dissipation of heat from the plurality of solar concentrators.

68. A method for regulating heat flow, characterized in that it comprises: receive radiation through a solar concentrator (s) that has PV cells; estimate, through a heat regulation device, the amount of cooling media required to dissipate the heat from the PV cells; Y regulate the operation of the valves to facilitate the flow of the cooling medium based on the measured temperature of the solar concentrator (s) in real time.

69. The method as described in claim 68, characterized in that the regulating action is based on the flow measurements within a Venturi tube.

70. The method as described in claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises monitoring the temperature of the PV cells associated with the solar concentrators.

71. The method as described in claim 70, characterized in that it also comprises regulating the heat dissipation in real time of the PV cells based on the monitoring action.

72. The method as described in the claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises supplying the cooling medium as a preheated fluid to the customers, or for subsequent heating.

73. The method as described in claim 70, characterized in that it further comprises generating a map of the temperature grid of an assembly of the PV cells.

74. The method as described in claim 68, characterized in that the regulation action is based on the data collected from the cooling medium.

75. The method as described in the claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises employing a closed circuit control to mitigate errors.

76. The method as described in claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises detecting faults in the circulation of the cooling medium through at least one change in the pressure, flow range or speed of the cooling medium.

77. A heat regulation assembly, characterized in that it comprises: means for cooling PV cells, associated with a solar concentrator in real time through the flow of a medium through the valves; means to regulate the operation of the valves.

78. A method for optimizing the energy output of a plurality of solar concentrators, characterized in that the method comprises: generate energy from both solar thermal and PV cells; absorb heat from solar thermal and PV cells through a cooling medium; varying the absorption action based on the regulation of the valves controlling the flow of the cooling medium, based on the measured temperatures of the solar thermal or PV cells, or a combination thereof; Y optimize the generation action based on a predetermined criterion.

79. The method as described in claim 78, characterized in that the predetermined criteria include either the electricity prices or the difference in temperature between the ambient temperature and the temperature of the cooling medium.

80. An integrated solar concentrator module, characterized in that it comprises: a solar concentrator that has PV cells; a pipe segment with a valve; Y where the pipe segment is connected to the solar concentrator for the real-time cooling of the PV cells through a cooling medium regulated by the valve, where the segment of the pipe adheres to a line of pipe that transports the cooling medium.

81. The integrated solar concentrator module such as it is described in claim 80, characterized in that it further comprises a sensor (s) which measures the pressure, velocity, temperature or flow range of the cooling medium.

82. The integrated solar concentrator module as described in claim 80, characterized in that it also comprises a housing that contains either partially or totally the integrated solar concentrator.

83. The integrated solar concentrator module as described in claim 82, characterized in that it further comprises a Venturi molded directly into the housing.

84. A solar concentrator characterized because it comprises: a plurality of parabolic reflector formations, wherein each parabolic reflector comprises a reflection element bent to give a shape through a set of support ribs attached to a skeleton beam; Y one or more receivers that collect light from the plurality of formations of the parabolic reflectors, wherein the receivers comprise at least one photovoltaic module (PV) for energy conversion or a thermal energy collection system, and an adjustment system to optimize the intensity distribution of the light in a pattern of light collected in each of the one or more receivers that collect light from the plurality of parabolic reflector formations, in order to maximize a performance metric of the solar concentrator, where the performance metric is at least a production of electrical energy or production of thermal energy.

85. The solar concentrator as described in claim 84, characterized in that the PV module comprises a group of PV cell assemblies distributed to optimally utilize the collected light, wherein the PV cells in the group of assemblies include at least solar cells of crystalline silicon, crystalline germanium solar cells, solar cells based on lll-V group semi-conductors, CuGaSe-based solar cells, CuInSe-based solar cells, amorphous silicon cells, thin-film tandem solar cells, cells solar triple junction or nanostructured solar cells.

86. The solar concentrator as described in claim 85, characterized in that each PV cell in the group of the PV cell assemblies is monolithic and is oriented along a specific axis normal to the plane containing the PV module.

87. The solar concentrator as described in claim 85, characterized in that each set in the group of sets of cells PV, comprises one or more rows of a plurality of PV cells electrically coupled in a connection in series.

88. The solar concentrator as described in claim 87, characterized in that at least one of the one or more rows of the plurality of cells PV, comprises PV active elements with corresponding current, wherein the PV active elements have corresponding current based on less in part, in a performance characterization carried out in a testing facility under simulated field conditions of operation.

89. The solar concentrator as described in claim 88, characterized in that the adjustment system comprises: a monitor component that evaluates the performance metric based on the data on the performance of the solar concentrator; Y a control component that adjusts a position of at least the solar concentrator or part (s) thereof based on the evaluation of the performance metric.

90. The solar concentrator as described in claim 87, characterized in that the one or more PV cells are distributed in the vicinity of the one or more assemblies in the group of PV cell assemblies and are electrically connected to a PV element in the one or more sets to mitigate the performance degradation of the PV module.

91. The solar concentrator as described in claim 84, characterized in that for the receivers that include the thermal energy collection system, the thermal energy collection system resides on the rear surface of the receiver.

92. The solar concentrator as described in claim 90, characterized in that the system. The collection of thermal energy also includes a thermoelectric device that converts heat into electricity to supplement the conversion of PV energy.

93. The solar concentrator as described in claim 83, characterized in that at least one, of the one or more receivers, includes an enclosure to mitigate the interaction of an operator with a concentrated beam of light.

94. The solar concentrator as described in claim 84, characterized in that the enclosure comprises a set of nozzles for expelling hot air from the surroundings of the PV module to increase the energy conversion performance.

95. A method for assembling a solar collector, characterized in that the method comprises: assembling a parabolic reflector, flexing a part of the flat reflection material to give it a shape, through a set of support ribs attached to the skeleton beam; mounting on a support structure a plurality of formations of parabolic reflectors assembled. adjusting a position of each parabolic reflector in the plurality of formations to optimize a light beam pattern collected in a receiver, wherein the adjustment action includes automatically tracking the position of each parabolic reflector to minimize fluctuations in the pattern of ray of light collected; Y configure a photovoltaic module (PV) in the receiver according to a pattern of light concentrated in the receiver.

96. The method as described in the claim 94, characterized in that it also comprises installing a thermal collection device in the receiver to collect the heat generated through the collection of light.

97. The method as described in claim 95, characterized in that the automatic tracking of the position of each parabolic reflector to minimize fluctuations in the pattern of light beam collected, comprises at least the collection of data through the measurements, or access to a local or remote database; drive a motor to adjust the position of the elements in the solar collector; or report the condition (s) of the solar collector.

98. The method as described in claim 94, characterized in that the configuration of a photovoltaic module in the receiver according to a light pattern concentrated in the receiver, further comprises distributing a set of PV cells in the PV module in sets of disparate units, to increase in this way the exposure of the group of PV cells to the collected light.

99. The method as described in claim 94, characterized in that the sets of disparate units comprise one or more rows of a plurality of PV cells electrically coupled in a series connection.

100. The method as described in claim 98, characterized in that at least one of the one or more rows in the set of disparate units, comprises PV active elements with corresponding current, wherein the PV active elements have corresponding current with base at least in part in a performance characterization carried out in a test facility under simulated operating field conditions.

101. The method as described in claim 97, characterized in that the distribution of the group of PV cells in the PV module in the sets of disparate units, to increase the exposure to the collected light, includes positioning PV active elements of low performance in a lower row within the PV module, the cells with the highest performance in the middle section of the PV module, and the following higher performance elements in a higher row within the PV module.

102. The method as described in the claim 94, characterized in that the adjustment of a position of each reflector in the plurality of formations to optimize a beam of light collected in a receiver, further comprises the automatic configuration of the position of each reflector to move a light pattern collected towards the middle section and the top row inside the PV module to maximize the electrical output.

103. The method as described in the claim 95, characterized in that the thermal collection device comprises a metal serpentine circulating a fluid to collect and transport heat.

104. The method as described in the claim 96, characterized in that the thermal collection device further comprises a thermoelectric device that converts the heat into electricity to supplement the PV energy conversion.

105. A photovoltaic receiver, characterized in that it comprises: a group of PV elements coupled electrically and mutually, and fixed on a first flat surface of a solid platform; where the set of PV elements are distributed in one or more sets that maximizes the exposure to incident sunlight in the PV module, the PV element set includes at least crystalline semiconductor-based solar cells, amorphous silicon cells, cells thin-film tandem solar or nanostructured solar cells; Y a module that cools the set of PV elements, in order to maintain an effective energy conversion performance in cost.

106. The photovoltaic receiver as described in claim 104, characterized in that the module is removably attached to the solid platform, and includes a set of conduits through which circulates a fluid for heat collection.

107. The photovoltaic receiver as described in claim 104, characterized in that the solid platform is part of the module that cools the set of PV elements.

108. The photovoltaic receiver as described in claim 104, characterized in that it further comprises a reflection light collection guide that allows the light collected in the PV element set to be uniform, wherein the reflection collection guide is subjected to the module that cools the set of PV elements.

109. The photovoltaic receiver as described in claim 104, characterized in that the module that cools the set of PV elements consists of a serpentine tube through which fluid flows, wherein the serpentine tube that is embedded is part of the platform solid

110. The photovoltaic receiver as described in claim 104, characterized in that the module is coated with a thermoelectric material to supplement the conversion of energy generated through the photovoltaic receiver.

111. A method characterized in that it comprises: construct a module that can retain at least two energy harvesting panels and separate the panels with an opening; the opening between at least two energy harvesting panels is sufficient to facilitate the location of at least two energy harvesting panels, so that at least two energy harvesting panels are on either side of the polar assembly; Y configure the module to physically couple with a base.

112. The method as described in claim 111, characterized in that it further comprises positioning at least two panels of energy collection with respect to the rise or decline of the sun.

113. The method as described in claim 111, characterized in that it further comprises determining a position of the energy harvesting panels based on the length of the energy harvesting panels, the latitude of the energy harvesting panels, the information of date and time, calculated position of the sun, or a combination thereof.

114. The method as described in the claim 111, characterized in that it further comprises positioning the energy collection panels in a secure position.

115. A system characterized in that it comprises: means for constructing a module that can have at least two energy harvesting panels and separate the panels with an opening; means for physically coupling the module with a base; Y means for positioning the at least two energy harvesting panels so that the center of gravity of the at least two energy harvesting panels and the module align with the axis of the base.

116. The system as described in claim 115, characterized in that it also comprises: means for collecting external input to control the position of at least two energy collection panels; and means for controlling the position of the module with respect to the length of at least two energy harvesting panels, the latitude of at least two energy harvesting panels, the date and time information, the calculated position of the sun, or a combination of them.

117. The system as described in claim 115, characterized in that it also comprises: means for positioning at least two energy collection panels in a secure position, and: means for positioning the least two energy collection panels so that there is access to at least two energy collection panels for installation and maintenance.

118. The system as described in the claim 117, characterized in that it has means for positioning at least two energy harvesting panels, wherein the means comprise at least rotation, tilting, lowering or raising the module, the base or a combination thereof.

119. A system, characterized in that it comprises: means for constructing a module that can retain at least two energy harvesting panels and separate the panels with an opening; Y means for physically coupling the module with a base.

120. A method for determining an optimal position of direct sunlight, characterized in that the method comprises: determining a collimation of a light source at least in part, by measuring a focus point of a reflection of the light source through a lens of ball. distinguish the light source as direct sunlight based at least in part on the size of the focus point; Y determining an optimum position to receive direct sunlight with base at least partially at a position of the focus point in a quadrant cell.

121. The method as described in claim 120, characterized in that it further comprises aligning one or more solar cells or solar cell panels with base at least partly in the optimal position determined to receive direct sunlight.

122. The method as described in claim 120, characterized in that it further comprises determining a level of polarization of the light source to further distinguish the light source as direct sunlight, at least in part, by measuring the radiation levels of the light source. the light source through a plurality of polarizers angled differently.

123. The method as described in claim 122, characterized in that the level of polarization is low, when the radiation levels of the plurality of polarizers differently angled are similar.

124. The method as described in claim 120, characterized in that it further comprises allowing the passage of light from the light source having a similar wavelength, in a range used by sunlight through the spectral filter, rejecting it time the passage of light from the light source that has a wavelength outside the range.

125. The method as described in claim 124, characterized in that it further comprises measuring a intensity and / or spectrum of the light coming from the light source that passes through the spectral filter to additionally distinguish the light source as direct sunlight.

126. The method as described in claim 120, characterized in that it further comprises determining a collimation of a light source at least in part, by measuring a disparate focus point of a reflection of the disparate light source through the ball lens.

127. The method as described in claim 126, characterized in that it further comprises determining the scattered light source as diffuse, when the size of the disparate focus point is greater than a threshold value size.

128. The method as described in claim 127, characterized in that it further comprises the rejection of the disparate light source with basis at least in part in determining the light source as diffuse.

129. A system for tracking the position of the sun, characterized in that it comprises. means for detecting sunlight from one or more light sources based at least in part on a measured collimation of one or more determined light sources of a focusing point size of the light source received through a lens; and means for determining an optimum axial position for receiving direct sunlight detected based at least in part at a position of the focus point on one or more quadrant cells.

130. The system as described in claim 129, characterized in that they also comprise means for placing one or more solar cells or solar cell panels, on one or more optimal axes, based at least in part on the optimum axial position determined to receive Direct sunlight detected.

131. A computer-implemented method for diagnosing the quality of solar concentrators, characterized in that it comprises: employ a processor that executes computer executable instructions stored on a lightweight computer storage medium to implement the following actions: emit modulated laser radiation in a concentrator; receive modulated light in one location; scan a source to establish signal strength; compare the modulated light with the signal strength as a function of threshold value; Y determine the quality of the concentrator based on the result of the comparison.

132. The computer-implemented method as described in claim 131, characterized in that it further comprises receiving additional modulated light at a disparate location, where the comparing action employs the light additional modulated as a function of the threshold value.

133. The method implemented in a computer as described in claim 132, characterized in that the threshold value is at least pre-programmed or inferred.

134. The method implemented in a computer as described in claim 132, characterized in that it further comprises adjusting a position of the concentrator, wherein the adjustment facilitates the improved performance of the concentrator.

135. The computer-implemented method as described in claim 132, characterized in that the threshold value is an industry standard.

136. The computer-implemented method as described in claim 132, characterized in that further infer the threshold value based at least in part on environmental conditions.

137. A system that facilitates solar concentrator testing, characterized in that it comprises: means for emitting light in a plurality of reflectors in the solar concentrator; means for capturing reflected light from at least a subset of reflectors; Y means for evaluating the position quality of each subset of reflectors based at least in part on the characteristics of the reflected light.

138. The system as described in the claim 137, characterized in that the light is laser light modulated.

139. The system as described in the claim 138, characterized in that the plurality of reflectors are distributed in a sprue manifold distribution.

140. The system as described in claim 138, characterized in that it further comprises means for dynamically adjusting the position of the reflector subset with at least in part on the characteristics of the reflected light.

141. The system as described in claim 138, characterized in that the means for capturing the reflected light are at least two sensors placed at disparate distances from the solar concentrator.

142. A method for choosing a solar collector assembly, characterized in that it comprises: joining a plurality of formations to a resistance structure, wherein the plurality of formations are formed by individual solar wing assemblies positioned adjacent one another, wherein each plurality of formations is attached to the resistance structure to maintain a distance space from each of the other pluralities of formations, wherein the plurality of formations comprises at least one reflection surface; connect the resistance structure to a polar assembly which is placed at or near a gravity center; Y join the polar assembly to a fixed assembly and a movable assembly that allows the descent of the solar collector assembly.

143. The method as described in the claim 142, characterized in that the joining of the plurality of formations comprises joining the plurality of formations so that the plurality of formations rotate through a vertical axis as a function of the spatial distance.

144. The method as described in the claim 143, characterized in that it further comprises rotating the plurality of formations and the resistance structure around the center of gravity along the vertical axis to change an orientation of the plurality of formations.

145. The method as described in the claim 144, characterized in that the rotation of the plurality of formations and the resistance structure comprises rotating the plurality of formations and the strength structure around a center of gravity along the vertical axis to change the operating position, the safety position. or any position among the plurality of formations.

146. The method as described in claim 142, characterized in that it comprises unlocking the polar assembly of the movable assembly to lower the solar collector assembly.

147. The method as described in claim 142, characterized in that the adhesion of the plurality of formations to the resistance structure comprises joining the plurality of formations to the resistance structure at the same focusing length.

148. The method as described in claim 142, characterized in that it further comprises transporting the solar collector assembly in a partially assembled state or as modular units.

149. A solar collector, characterized in that it comprises: at least four formations joined to a skeleton support, wherein each formation is formed through a plurality of individual solar wing assemblies placed side by side and comprising at least one formed reflection surface in a parabolic form as a function of support ribs that are attached to each solar wing assembly. a polar assembly in which the resistance support and at least the four formations can be inclined, rotated or lowered, where the polar assembly is placed at or near the center of gravity; Y a pole mounting support arm operatively connected to a movable assembly and a fixed assembly.

150. The solar collector as described in claim 149, characterized in that the support arm of Solar mounting is removed from the movable assembly to lower the solar collector.

151. The solar collector as described in claim 149, characterized in that the resistance support comprises a collection apparatus comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells that are used to facilitate the transformation of solar energy into electrical energy.

152. The solar collector as described in claim 149, characterized in that it further comprises a positioning device that rotates at least four formations around a vertical axis.

153. A solar wing assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of mirror support ribs operatively attached to a formed beam, wherein each plurality of mirror support ribs in the first half of the formed beam comprises a different height in each of the other pluralities of the mirror support ribs in the first half, and each of the pluralities of ribs of mirror support in a second half of the formed beam, comprises a height to replicate the height of the plurality of mirror support ribs in the first half of the formed beam, wherein the height of the plurality of support ribs of mirrors are designed to form a parabolic shape; Y a mirror placed in a plurality of mirror support ribs and secured to the formed beam.

154. A solar wing assembly as described in claim 153, characterized in that it further comprises a plurality of mirror fasteners securing the mirror to the formed beam.